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Google announces layoffs and international shift in core teams
Google has laid off over 200 employees from its "Core" organisation, including crucial teams and engineering talent The restructuring plan also involves relocating certain roles to India and Mexico. The Core unit, responsible for building the technical foundation of...
Elon Musk makes major redundancies at Tesla
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has initiated a sweeping restructuring effort within the company, announcing the disbandment of the division responsible for overseeing Tesla's Supercharger business. This move comes alongside the dismissal of two senior executives and the...
Apple poaches Google talent to build new AI team
Apple has recruited numerous experts from Google and established a clandestine European laboratory in Zurich. These manoeuvres are indicative of the tech titan's determination to assemble a strong team to rival competitors in the development of cutting-edge AI models...
Talent retention emerges as top challenge for UK employers in 2024
Talent retention stands out as the main challenge for employers, according to recent research conducted by HR software provider Ciphr. The study, which surveyed 300 HR decision-makers across the UK, unveiled a spectrum of hurdles facing employers in 2024. Key concerns...
Sainsbury’s worker fired for stealing plastic bags
An almost two-decade tenure at Sainsbury's came to an abrupt end for Niamke Doffou, a night shift assistant at the Romford store, after he was dismissed for an incident involving the unauthorised acquisition of carrier bags. The dismissal stemmed from an early morning...
Job ads underscore hopes for labour market resilience
The latest data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has revealed a promising uptick in job advertisements across the UK, suggesting a burgeoning resilience in the labour market amid economic uncertainties. In March 2024, the number of active job...
15,000 jobs cut at Tesla to improve ‘productivity’
Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle manufacturer spearheaded by CEO Elon Musk, is reportedly slashing approximately 15,000 jobs globally. The company has yet to officially comment on this development, which is purportedly part of a strategic initiative to prepare...
50% of Brits planning to leave their jobs
A recent survey conducted by travel franchise company, Travel Counsellors, has unveiled high levels of job dissatisfaction among UK workers, with half of Brits expressing intentions to leave their current jobs within the next year. The survey, which polled 2,000...
Tesla expected to make large-scale layoffs this week
In the wake of reports suggesting impending large-scale layoffs at Tesla, the electric vehicle giant finds itself once again in the spotlight for reasons beyond its automotive innovations. Electrek, a prominent source for Tesla news, has recently hinted at the...
McKinsey to cut over 350 jobs due to decline in consultancy demand
McKinsey, the renowned management consultancy firm, is set to enact significant layoffs in response to diminishing demand for its services, marking one of the most substantial staff reductions in its 98-year history. The firm is preparing to make approximately 360...
Recruitment Analysis
Amanda Childs: How can you increase employee retention?
As hybrid and remote working continue to rise in popularity, a healthy workplace culture is more important than ever, says Amanda Childs. When establishing a harmonious environment, business leaders should focus on building a magnetic workplace and drive sustainable...
Steve Leigh: Are you turning Gen Z talent away?
There have been numerous high-profile instances of brands being criticised for their employer brand over the past few years, says Steve Leigh. Perhaps one of the most notable was the crisis involving craft beer company BrewDog which faced significant public criticism...
Debbie Mavis: Why apprenticeships are the key to finding emerging talent in STEM industries
The UK Government has recently set out an ambition to make the UK a ‘Science Superpower’, says Debbie Mavis. However, the UK’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries are only as strong as the people who work within them. The UK suffers from...
Neve Wilkinson: 6 mobile recruiting strategies for attracting top talent in 2024
You must improve your mobile recruiting strategy in order to attract top talent in 2024, says Neve Wilkinson. As the number of global smartphone users reaches almost five billion, you need to take advantage of mobile technology such as social media, video conferencing...
Joe Seddon: Why hiring socially mobile talent should be the number one priority for every business
Imagine finding your next top performer in an unexpected place, says Joe Seddon. They are not from the typical leafy suburb in the South East, nor did they attend a well-known public school, but they are a consistent overperformer who has defied seemingly...
Wouter Durville: What is the most successful way to recruit?
Applying for a job with a resume is no longer the best way to find work, argues Wouter Durville. According to a new global research report, a staggering 87 percent of employers report problems finding talent this way. The study ‘The State of Skills-Based Hiring 2023'...
Chris McNamara: How can you optimise your search for talent?
Once upon a time, major companies like Apple or Google were able to attract talented individuals based on the allure of their considerable market share, prestigious brands and famously sprawling campuses, says Chris McNamara. But I’m not sure these businesses can...
Sundaram & Johnson-Jones: 5 ways your job adverts are turning people off
A job advert is the first touch point most job seekers will have with an employer. So, if your business is amongst the 73 percent of firms that have faced hiring difficulties over the last quarter, updating your job adverts to make them more attractive and inclusive...
Dan O’Connell: Overhauling contact centre onboarding in the age of AI
The onboarding process can be a difficult time for any organisation, says Dan O’Connell. Whether it is introducing new employees to their co-workers and clients, arranging training, or getting them set up in IT systems, there are a range of challenges that often...
Marc Holl: Over a third of employees are expected to quit their jobs next year
Recent studies contain fresh warnings that over a third of employees are expected to quit their jobs in 2024, thanks to a growing gap between employee expectations and job offerings, highlights Marc Holl. Findings from Nuffield Health’s Healthier Nation Index - a...
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