NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

Legislation 13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

LegislationLegal, HR 13 June 2025

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

Legislation 12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

Specialist search firms merge to create Taylor Birchwood

Taylor Bennett and Birchwood Knight are merging to create new international search firm Taylor Birchwood.

Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa grows Partner Practice Group in London

Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) has expanded its Partner Practice Group in London.

Cybersecurity recruiter LT Harper buys APT

London-headquartered cybersecurity recruitment consultancy LT Harper has acquired eDiscovery recruitment firm APT.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 3 September 2024

US Lightcast acquires talent intelligence provider Stratigens

UK-based talent intelligence provider Stratigens has been acquired by Lightcast, a provider of trusted global labour market data, analytics and expert guidance with headquarters in Moscow, Idaho in the US.

ContractsExecutive search 3 September 2024

Rise in side hustles in UK leave many firms unprepared

The rate of second jobbers in the UK is growing, but not all employers are geared up to cope, according to new research.

HR 3 September 2024

Nearly half UK employers list statutory rights as benefits

Research reveals almost half of UK employers disguise statutory rights as workplace benefits.

HR 3 September 2024

REC launches campaign to champion flexible working in the UK

A new campaign launched today [3 September 2024] by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is intended to champion and protect flexible contracts in the UK.

New to Market 3 September 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 2-6 SEPTEMBER 2024

This week’s appointments include: Ocorian

PeopleHR, Accounting/Finance 3 September 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 2-6 SEPTEMBER 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: BPP Education Group

NEW TO THE MARKET: 2-6 SEPTEMBER 2024

This week’s new launches include: Gi Group Ireland, Holistica Consulting, Jobilla

Barr rejoins Robert Walters as recruitment outsourcing COO

Robert Walters has announced that David Barr has rejoined Robert Walters as chief operating officer for recruitment outsourcing.

Two branches merge to create Kingdom People Manchester

Recruitment agency Kingdom People has consolidated its Oldham and Bury branches to create a new superhub: Kingdom People Manchester.

VIQU IT acquires Birmingham agency Consult Energy

Birmingham IT recruitment agency VIQU has announced its acquisition of fellow Birmingham recruitment company Consult Energy.

APPOINTMENTS: 12-16 AUGUST 2024

This week’s appointments include: Realm Recruit

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Connect Appointments, Greenbean

NEW TO THE MARKET: 19-23 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new launches include: Hayfield

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