Recruiter News - June 2025

In this issue: Another undergraduate academic year is done! | AI is reshaping recruitment | HSE Health and Safety Guide | Did you know? | Are you looking to grow your team? | Start your journey with the UK Export Academy | WEMCA HR Essentials Programme Workshops - June 2025 | South West of England Digital Conference 2025 | Recruit Now |

Another undergraduate academic year is done!

If you want to target the class of 2025 that want to work here in the South West then don't forget to post an advert with Gradsouthwest

AI is reshaping recruitment

Student and graduate job seekers are reporting that:

> they are altering their careers plans due to AI

> Generative AI tools are being used widely in job searches, for careers advice, CV and cover letter creation and editing, interview preparation and practice

> AI tools save them time, meaning more applications can be made

Employers report:

> too many ill-focused applications!

> their own use of AI in screening, testing and interviewing

> a need to be clear what their company considers acceptable or unacceptable use of AI - and to make sure candidates know

Just don't forget - humans are recruiting humans - so there needs to remain a person at the heart of recruitment!

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HSE Health and Safety Guide

We saw this and thought we'd share it for the smaller companies we work with...

If you are a small low-risk business, these basic steps may be all you need to comply with health and safety law.

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Did you know?

>According to the ONS's latest Labour Market data (May25) unemployment has gone up, vacancies have fallen but wage growth is still strong

> The British Chambers of Commerce says "firms tell us recruitment remains a huge challenge. They are still struggling to find people with the skills they need, which is continuing to drive wage growth and feed into inflation."

> The CIPD says "One in four employers now plan redundancies, rising to 27% in the private sector."

Start your journey with the UK Export Academy

10 June 2025 on-line

Jump into the world of exporting and let us support you with the essential knowledge and tools you’ll need to sell overseas.

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WEMCA HR Essentials Programme Workshops - June 2025

For SMEs in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

Help you to develop and implement effective HR strategies, policies, and procedures.

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South West of England Digital Conference 2025

18 June 2025 in-person, Exeter

Join the South West of England Digital Conference 2025. A brand new event designed for ambitious SME’s ready to accelerate their digital journey.

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