Blogs & News - Gi Group UK

Rejection by Robot… Chesterfield Recruiter Spotlights Candidate Expectations of AI Driven Recruitment

2nd July 2025

Leading Chesterfield specialist recruiter, Gi Group UK, part of the 10th largest global staffing firm in the world, Gi Group Holding, has found that nearly a third of candidates would feel ‘very uncomfortable’ if AI was part of their recruitment process, as released in its 2025 Candidate Survey. ...

Recruitment MD Responds to Landmark Agency Worker Survey: “Flexibility Is the Backbone of Our Labour Market”

1st July 2025

Gi Group UK Managing Director Pete Taylor has urged policymakers to prioritise preserving flexibility at the heart of the industrial agency workforce, following the release of the largest survey of its kind into the views of temporary workers in the UK. The newly published Agency Worker Survey, f...

Why Mental Health and Wellbeing Are Now Essential in Education Recruitment

19th June 2025

In 2025, one of the biggest drivers behind recruitment and retention challenges in education is not just pay or progression. It is wellbeing. While teaching has always been a demanding profession, the past few years have pushed many staff to the limit. Workload, stress and lack of support continu...

Gi Group Raise the Bar with Constant On-Site Forklift Training

6th June 2025

Leading HR and recruitment specialist, Gi Group UK, part of the 10th largest global staffing firm in the world, Gi Group Holding, is providing industry-leading forklift training as the demand for popular warehouse operative roles continues to rise across the UK. Supporting up to three candidate...

Leading Recruiter Reveals Gen Z Jobseekers Expect Offer Within Week of Interview

23rd May 2025

Leading recruiter Gi Group, part of global workforce experts Gi Group Holding supporting more than 25,000 businesses worldwide, has released fresh insights from its 2025 Candidate Survey. The findings highlight a growing impatience among UK jobseekers, with nearly half (47.62%) of all candidates ...

Gi Group Announce Three Promotions in One Day

7th May 2025

Three significant promotions have been announced within Gi Group’s Leicester branch, underscoring the strength and depth of leadership emerging across the business. Olga Sikora has been promoted to Senior Business Manager, now overseeing both the Nottingham and Leicester Industrial Divisions. Joi...

Gi Group Grimsby is Hatching Hope this Easter

17th April 2025

Leading Grimsby HR and recruitment specialist, Gi Group UK, has partnered with North-East Lincolnshire Council to become a Foster Friendly business and is showing its support by gathering Easter egg donations for local children in foster care. The team of 6, located on George Street in Grimsby, ...

Gi Group Warns of Supermarket Stock Delays Amid HGV Driver Shortage

31st March 2025

Gi Group, one of the UK’s leading HR and recruitment specialists, is issuing a call to action for the Government to further invest in supporting HGV drivers into work, in order to combat industry driver shortages and potentially serious delays leaving businesses such as supermarkets severely unde...

Leading HR Specialist Champions Women’s Wellbeing at Work

28th March 2025

As one of the UK’s leading HR and recruitment specialists, Gi Group recognises the importance of women’s wellbeing across its business, as it focuses on providing appropriate education, awareness, support and guidance for all. Gi Group is part of Gi Group Holding, alongside leading business in th...

Permanent Recruitment Challenges and How to Overcome Them

26th March 2025

Permanent recruitment of employees is one of the most important decisions your business can make. The right hire helps your team thrive. The wrong hire costs time, money, and productivity. Today, many businesses face serious challenges when hiring the right people. If you’re struggling to find qu...

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