Skill-Based Hiring: A Complete Guide to Skills-First Talent Acquisition

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HR NEWS, Skills

Imagine rejecting a brilliant candidate just because they don’t have a degree—only to see them excel at a competitor’s company. This is the problem traditional hiring creates, and why skill-based hiring has become a game-changer in modern talent acquisition. Instead of focusing on degrees, job titles, or years of experience, skill-based hiring emphasizes what truly […]

Why One in Five UK Employees Are Quiet Quitting

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HR NEWS

New research reveals a significant challenge for UK businesses: one in five employees (19%) admit to ‘quiet quitting’ – doing the bare minimum at work. The reason? Their skills and cognitive strengths are not being recognized or effectively utilized. A study by Cognassist, involving 2,000 UK employees, found that almost three in four workers (74%) […]

Compensation benchmarks for remote and hybrid roles

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HR NEWS, Insights, Labour Market, Recruitment

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace landscape, organizations are redefining work modes to attract top talent and remain competitive. Compensation benchmarks for remote and hybrid roles have emerged as a critical factor in talent acquisition, retention, and overall employee satisfaction. This article explores the new standard for pay structures in distributed teams, offering insights into how […]