Construction Sector Worst Hit By Staff Shortages

Three in every four UK companies that are looking to recruit workers are struggling to do so, according to new figures released by the British Chambers of  Commerce (BCC).  Their research is drawn from over 5,700 businesses, and reveal significant recruitment struggles in all industries.   The construction sector is facing the most severe recruitment challenges, with […]

Is Job Screening AI Biased?

Information Commissioner John Edwards has announced an investigation into the use of artificial intelligence in recruitment as candidates could be unfairly discriminated against.  It’s commonplace for AI technology to be used in the recruitment process, such as short-listing candidates, testing applicants, and undertaking initial interviews.  However there have increasing concerns about the possibility of inherent bias […]