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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
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Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

Transport & logistics, Banking/Financial services, Legal, Executive search, Industrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, Healthcare/Medical, Accounting/Finance 26 June 2025
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Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

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

Creative/Digital/Media, Executive search, IT/Telecoms 26 June 2025

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.

LegislationSocial care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

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

ContractsTransport & logistics, Engineering 12 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

PeopleBanking/Financial services, HR 12 June 2025

End of 9 to 5 working means recruiters must be more flexible

As more and more workers shun the traditional 9 to 5 working day, recruiters have been urged to take flexible working requests from consultants seriously or run the risk of discrimination claims.

Legislation 21 August 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 20-24 AUGUST 2018

This week’s launches include: Career Hunt

New to MarketIT/Telecoms, Hospitality/Leisure 21 August 2018

GLAA investigations convict three in Northern Ireland

Three Lithuanian men have been convicted of gangmaster offences in Northern Ireland.

LegislationAgriculture, Industrial/Manufacturing 21 August 2018

Sorted - an udderly grate job for all you cheese lovers out there

Do you like cheese? Well, we’ve found a really gouda job for you…

Lighter SideRetail 21 August 2018

Take ‘common sense’ approach with religious views in interviews

Recruiters have been urged to advise clients to take a “common sense” approach if candidates do not wish to make any physical contact with interviewers due to their religious beliefs.

Legislation 20 August 2018

Two arrests made in connection with forced labour offences in Berkshire

Two people have been arrested as part of an operation targeting modern slavery and forced labour in Aldermaston in Berkshire.

Legislation 20 August 2018

Job gag wins funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe

Who says working in recruitment isn’t a laugh-a-minute?

Lighter Side 20 August 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 20-24 AUGUST 2018

This week’s appointments include: Capita, Eames Consulting Group, Marlin Green, Peace Recruitment, ZRG Partners

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Construction & property 20 August 2018

CONTRACTS: 20-24 AUGUST 2018

This week’s contracts include: Barker Ross, Fircroft, Job.com, Good&Co, Rotageek, totaljobs, ZRG Partners

ContractsMarketing & Sales, Engineering 20 August 2018

Refugee blasts off his career thanks to viral campaign

An enterprising rocket science graduate has landed three interviews thanks to a viral campaign led by an organisation that helps support refugees into work.

Engineering 17 August 2018

Law firm creates new jobs in Belfast

Belfast is to benefit from the creation of 125 new legal jobs.

Commercial & office support, Legal 17 August 2018

Get paid to travel and drink gin? It’s a real job – honestly!

Just a few more hours until gin o’clock but would you like to swap the world of recruitment for travelling the world and drinking gin?

Lighter SideTransport & logistics, Hospitality/Leisure 17 August 2018

Recruitment: a great career choice, whatever your results, says Raw Talent’s McQueen

Recruitment represents a rewarding career choice for school leavers that can demonstrate the right attitude, personality and behaviour, according to former Apprentice winner and CEO of Raw Talent Academy Lee McQueen.

Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 16 August 2018

Three charged with modern slavery offences in Rochdale

Three people face charges as part of an investigation into modern slavery in Rochdale.

Legislation 16 August 2018

Matrix manufactures new jobs in Coventry

A machine tool manufacturer in Coventry is creating 30 new roles, reports Coventry Live.

Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing 16 August 2018

Recruiter reinstated after winning in tribunal case

A logistics recruiter has been reinstated by his former employer following a tribunal victory in which he won almost £17k.

PeopleTransport & logistics, HR 15 August 2018

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