Category: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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The ultimate guide to modern technical recruitment in 2025.
Recruitment has changed a ton since the first agency opened in 1653. Nowadays, AI-driven platforms are key, but many still cling to outdated methods. Traditional agencies can’t keep up with the demand for skilled tech talent, leading to high costs and limited reach. It’s time for a fresh, strategic approach!
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Unlocking powerful skills-based recruitment today.
This article dives into skills-based recruitment for SMEs, which is key in tackling skills gaps. It highlights how focusing on real abilities over formal qualifications boosts retention and performance. Companies need to adapt to fast-changing skills demands, fostering continuous learning and diversity to strengthen their workforce and stay competitive.
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Redefining recruitment: An insider look at the British awards’ top contenders
Simon Gomez, our Founder & Director at GMZ Talent, recently had the privilege of serving as a judge for the British Recruitment Awards by New Possible. This experience left him inspired about the future of the recruitment industry, reinforcing the value of GMZ Talent’s innovative approach and the solutions they design for their customers. The…
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Redefining success: Can vital sectors thrive in a four-day world?
The UK is exploring a four-day workweek as part of Labour’s “New Deal,” causing impacts in hospitality, healthcare, and retail. While employees are split on salary versus flexible hours, challenges and opportunities arise. Will compressed hours boost productivity and attract talent? How can policymakers support sustainable changes? GMZ seeks input from frontline employers for innovative…
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Check out our ebook: Navigating the future of talent
Hi there! 👋 The world of talent is changing fast, isn’t it? From AI shaking things up to candidates wanting more flexibility, it’s a lot to keep up with.That’s why we’ve put together our latest ebook: “Navigating the Future of Talent: A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Recruitment Challenges”. It’s packed with practical tips to help…
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Welcome To The January Talent & Employer Brand Insights
As we wrap a hugely eventful first month of 2024, there’s a palpable sense of momentum in talent acquisition and employer branding. With cautious optimism following recent volatility, opportunities feel ripe for progress after a stagnant close to 2023. This month’s newsletter spotlights several talent topics – from embracing neurodiversity in hiring practices to strategising…
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Introducing Our New SaaS Product In Development For People Leaders
Here at GMZTalent, we have an exciting product launch in the works targeted towards the evolving needs of Chief People Officers, Chief HR Officers, Chief Experience Officers and their wider people teams. Over the years conducting rigorous talent audits and transformations for UK companies, we found a consistent gap in people analytics capabilities to cut…
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Boost Talent Acquisition Performance Through Operational Excellence: The Fundamentals of Transforming Talent Attraction Through Process Improvement
At GMZTAlent, we recently conducted a comprehensive 360-degree talent acquisition audit for a client. The findings confirmed much of what Social Talent highlighted in their article on “Working Smart” – that optimising processes and aiming for continuous improvement separates the best talent acquisition teams from the rest. Too often, talent acquisition leaders get bogged down…
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Why Recruitment Must Shift to Skills-Based Hiring in 2024
The recent spotlight on a former UK Prime Minister’s questionable leadership skills despite over 15 years of experience across high-profile roles spotlights a growing imperative in today’s business world: hiring and developing talent based on skills fit over credentials alone. As generative AI, intelligent automation and other emerging technologies transform roles across sectors, skills-based hiring…
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Eliminating Bias in Hiring Decisions
So come on, who has heard these types of feedback after a job interview? Maybe as a hiring manager, you’ve given similar feedback? Or as a recruiter, you’ve had to relay it? “They just didn’t make eye contact…”“They didn’t show enthusiasm for the role.”“Not enough relevant experience.”“Didn’t dress formally for interview.” But have we considered:…