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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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Bias has no place in modern hiring - and anonymised CVs are helping to level the playing field. πŸ“© Stay informed - sign up for new episodes and exclusive insights: #AnonymisedCVs #ReduceBias #RecruitmentReimagined
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AI in Recruitment Debate. Should AI handle initial candidate screening?. Some say it improves efficiency and eliminates bias. Others argue it lacks the human touch. What’s your take? Should AI be filtering candidates before recruiters’ step in? Drop your thoughts below!
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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AI isn’t magic - it’s math. And that’s the problem. It learns from past data. If that data’s biased, AI repeats the bias. It’s not thinking - it’s predicting. Not creative - just remixing. Not fair - unless we make it fair. Recruiters must stay in control. #AIForHiring
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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🎁 Unlock AI Insights for FREE!. Get our exclusive AI in Recruitment Guide - packed with strategies to future-proof your hiring process. Download now & stay ahead: .Share this with your network!. #ArtificialIntelligence #RecruitmentReimagined
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🚨 New from @TestGorillaHQ:. 77% of UK employers use skills tests - and 50% have dropped degree requirements. βœ… Better hires.βœ… Fewer mis-hires.βœ… Higher retention. Soft skills now matter more than AI skills for many. Full report:. #Hiring
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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AI Readiness Assessment. Is your hiring process AI-ready? Take this 5 minute assessment & find out how prepared your business is!. Tag a colleague who should try this too: #ArtificialIntelligence #RecruitmentReimagined #FutureOfTalent
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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⏱ 47.6% of UK candidates lose interest if no feedback within 1 week. Gi Group’s 2025 survey shows:. Younger jobseekers demand speed. AI CVs flood inboxes, slowing recruiters. Firms risk losing talent to faster rivals. #UKJobs #Recruitment
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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πŸš€ What’s next for UK jobs?. Remote & hybrid are the norm. Skills > degrees. Diversity = smarter teams. Gig work rising. AI in hiring (watch for bias). #UKJobs #FutureOfWork #Recruitment #HiringTrends #GreenJobs .
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πŸš€ UK fintech is thriving, not just surviving. πŸ“Œ Revolut > HSBC in users (52.5M!).πŸ“Œ Allica +86% profit, Zopa doubles profit.πŸ“Œ β€œFull-stack banks” now, not just apps.πŸ“Œ PE circling: growth + exits = big interest. UK fintech has flipped the script.
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The return to the office isn’t a new debate β€” it’s been brewing for a decade. But has hybrid already won?. πŸ“Š 31% of leaders want full-time office.πŸ“Š 30% say 2–3 days/week is the sweet spot.🏒 In-person = better culture, visibility, collab.
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πŸš€ 67% of Gen Z workers want to own or lead a business. Yet 62% feel unable to fulfil their potential in current roles. πŸ’‘ Empower them:.βœ”οΈ Entrepreneurial projects.βœ”οΈ Innovation hubs.βœ”οΈ Real freedom. Keep talent by letting them build. #GenZ #Leadership
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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πŸš€ 67% of Gen Z workers want to own or lead a business. Yet 62% feel unable to fulfil their potential in current roles. πŸ’‘ Empower them:.βœ”οΈ Entrepreneurial projects.βœ”οΈ Innovation hubs.βœ”οΈ Real freedom. Keep talent by letting them build. #GenZ #Leadership
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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The UK risks losing fintech & crypto innovators due to strict regulation & lack of funding. πŸ’¬ β€œYou can’t build the future of finance here without a level playing field” β€” @CoinbaseUK. πŸ” Firms are turning to Asia & the Gulf. #UKCrypto #Fintech
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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🚨 86% of UK jobseekers feel ignored β€” and AI is reshaping job applications. πŸ“„ 54% now use AI to support CVs. πŸ€– 73% of hiring managers can spot AI-written resumes. Authenticity still wins. Stay human! 🌟. #Recruitment #JobSearch #AIinRecruitment.
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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πŸš€ Over 86,000 UK jobseekers helped into workplace training through SWAPs β€” smashing government targets!. 100,000 placements coming this year to boost skills and get Britain working. More secure jobs, higher pay, and real opportunity. 🌟.
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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πŸ“ˆ UK hiring sees a boost in March: πŸ”Ή Perm placements: +12%.πŸ”Ή Contract roles: +11%.πŸ”Ή New jobs: slight rise. APSCo + Bullhorn data shows labour market confidence returning pre-NIC hike. Could Q2 bring real growth?. #UKJobs #HiringTrends #Recruitment.
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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🚨 46% of UK businesses face staff shortages, says Indeed Flex. πŸ“‰ NI + wage hikes are slowing hiring: πŸ”Ή 60% say it’ll reduce 2025 hiring πŸ”Ή 30% lack the budget to hire πŸ”Ή 51% turning to temps for flexibility.
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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🚨 Only 33% of work visa applications were approved in the UK over the last 4 years. That’s 67% declinedβ€”while key sectors (STEM, clean energy, digital) are left understaffed. πŸ’Ό. Visa fees are rising. Talent is turning away. Growth is at risk.
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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πŸ’Ό Candidates want more than payβ€”but most job ads fall short. New from @Totaljobs: πŸ”Ή 41% want flexible hours – only 13% of job ads offer them.πŸ”Ή 66% would trade a pay rise for better benefits.πŸ”Ή 24% of UK workers are unhappy with current benefits.
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Ian Knowlson πŸ“ˆ
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🎒 Universal's UK theme park could create 20,000+ jobs in Bedfordshire!. πŸ› οΈ Roles in hospitality, engineering, retail, & more.πŸ“ˆ Big win for regional employment & apprenticeships.πŸ“Local councils & job centres to support recruitment. #Jobs #Recruitment
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