Recruitment

A global skills gap is on the horizon: are apprenticeships the answer?

More inclusive apprenticeships could be the answer to the world’s impending skills shortage, which according to the WEF is set to hit by 2030.

Diverse recruitment doesn’t exist in fintech yet, says new report

Despite its reputation for innovation, the fintech sector is troubled by a culture of silence on diversity.

Compliance sector marred by lip service on diversity

Diversity implementations in the financial services sector are shallow and ineffectual, suggests a new ICA report on the compliance sector

Lockdown reveals employee confidence crisis

Workers are struggling with their self-esteem during Covid-19, but these issues are part of a longer-term problem

New hire shows corporate interest in D&I roles

DEI leader Channing Martin Jones joins software provider CSG following a year of growth for the global diversity job economy

Career mentorship platform targets graduates from diverse institutions

Industry leaders are joining a platform to offer career advice to underrepresented graduates

AI-powered recruitment can be racist or sexist – and here’s why

With over 30 years of experience, an advisor to the UK and Indian Governments, Was Rahman knows a thing or two on the use of AI and data

How to hire people with disabilities: a step by step guide

There are ways to ensure your disability inclusion policy succeeds – ask people with disabilities. Simon Brown and Susan Scott-Parker advise how to hire people with disabilities.

MediaCom: diverse recruiting is the key to boosting social mobility

Avelon Thompson at media agency MediaCom reveals how an apprenticeship scheme is bolstering its work to improve diversity

CandidateX: working towards a more equal and diverse workplace

A new talent engagement platform is aiming to boost diversity in recruitment as part of a new community-driven movement – CandidateX