Tag: Diversity & 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 Nowadays, AI-driven platforms are key, but many still cling to outdated methods.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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From startups to titans: Decoding the new employment rights landscape
Q: What is the UK government’s new Employment Rights Bill, and why is it significant? The UK government’s new Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, is being hailed as the “biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation.” This comprehensive legislation aims to modernise the employment rights framework, ensuring it aligns with the…
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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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Recruiting roulette: Weird interviews and the brand carnage they cause
The BBC article “Worst-ever job interviews: ‘We had to crawl and moo'” made me reflect on the impact of hiring practices. Stories range from bizarre to discriminatory, highlighting the need for change. Best practices include structured interviews and transparency, while worst practices involve discrimination and unnecessary stress. Positive interview experiences can enhance brand reputation, so…
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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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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…