Aspiring pilots can apply to join fully-funded training programme

Jet2.com has announced the launch of a fully-funded pilot training programme, giving up to 60 aspiring pilots the opportunity to fly for the airline without having to self-fund.

Health-related resignations on the rise in the UK

Almost one in five (18%) businesses in the UK have seen health-related resignations among their staff in the last three months, a new report from Totaljobs has revealed.

13 May 2025

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

PM Starmer unveils White Paper to reform immigration system

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today unveiled the government’s Immigration white paper “to reduce migration” and strengthen the UK’s borders.

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

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Take a Netwalk on the kind side

A walk organised by TEAM raised awareness of isolation, as well as money for charity.

7 May 2025

Analytics functions to merge into single workforce intelligence organisation

What will talent intelligence look like in the future?

7 May 2025
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Redefining the role of humans at work

Talent leaders are in the midst of redefining work that will be “more pro-human than in any other point in human history”.

7 May 2025
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Social recruiting: May/June 2025

Whether you’ve been trekking up a hill, making a team look brill, donating chocs to fill [a foodbank] or walking a mill-ion steps, you lot have been busy!

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 17-21 AUGUST 2020

This week’s new contracts & deals include: CV-Library, Voyager Infinity

Contracts 18 August 2020

ONS revealed more new companies set up in beginning of August

Company incorporations per working day for the first week of August were higher than those from the Q3 2019 average.

13 August 2020

‘Desperate’ consultants scam candidates to find out IT market info

A technology recruiter says jobseekers are being contacted by individuals trying to learn about which companies are currently hiring by falsely claiming to work for certain recruitment companies.

IT/Telecoms 13 August 2020

Be flexible with employee quarantines says employment specialists

What should you do if your employees are planning a holiday trip to France to brush off months of lockdown in the UK?

Legislation 13 August 2020

GLAA order prevents Romanian couple from trafficking workers to UK

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has had its first Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders (STROs) granted at court to prevent a Romanian couple from trafficking workers to the UK, the GLAA announced today.

Legislation 13 August 2020

How best to discourage high volume ‘no chance’ hires

With jobless numbers at extreme highs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, what’s a recruiter to do when bombarded by unqualified applicants that have no chance of being hired?

12 August 2020

People 1st International partners with charity to help travel industry

Skills expert People 1st International is helping people in the travel industry to transfer to other sectors.

Retail, Sales 12 August 2020

Free lunch vouchers for office workers to boost city sandwich bars

Would a £5 lunch voucher incentivise you or your team to return to the office?

Retail 12 August 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 10-14 AUGUST 2020

This week’s appointments include: DoubleVerify, Pedersen & Partners, Resource Solutions, Scott Group

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 AUGUST 2020

This week’s new launches include: Fide Careers

ANALYSIS: Adaptability and relationship management key to sector recovery

The UK recruitment industry has been enjoying a period of growth since 2008’s financial crisis, growing at an average of around 6% per year.

Public sector, Life sciences 11 August 2020

Life of VIQU director Barnshaw to be celebrated in 20 August memorial

A celebration of the life of Edward Barnshaw (pictured left), co-director and owner of VIQU Recruitment, who died on 1 August as the result of an accident, is due on 20 August.

PeopleIT/Telecoms 11 August 2020

GLAA licence holder gives abandoned couple work and accommodation

A Romanian couple found sleeping rough in the London Underground have found work and accommodation in the East of England.

11 August 2020
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Recruitment veteran Searle joins Hiring Hub

Recruitment industry veteran Peter Searle (pictured) has been appointed chairman of Manchester-headquartered technology company Hiring Hub.

People 11 August 2020

REC commits to Race at Work Charter

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has signed up to the Race at Work Charter, reinforcing its commitment to improve opportunities for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) members of staff.

11 August 2020

Berry Recruitment expands into Wellingborough

Multi-sector recruiter Berry Recruitment has expanded into Wellingborough, Northants, in a strategic move to widen its East Midlands catchment area, the company has announced.

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