Employment Rights Bill roadmap launched with enhanced workers’ rights

The government has unveiled its long-awaited roadmap setting out how it will deliver its new package of workers’ rights.

HR 2 July 2025

Org Group appoints former Gravitas CEO

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has appointed Kurt Schreurs (pictured) as chief revenue officer (CRO) for Recruitment Solutions.

Viral TikTok video sparks surge in the creative CV for Gen Z candidates

A Legally Blonde inspired TikTok has gone viral, and it’s transforming how Gen Z approaches job applications.

ERB amendment would require licensing authority to oversee umbrella firms

Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond plans to introduce an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB).

LegislationHR 30 June 2025

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

HR and workforce management firm UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a US-based employee scheduling software provider.

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.

People 26 June 2025

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

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

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

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

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PeopleScout’s Affinix aids recruitment technology integration

PeopleScout's Affinix technology is helping recruiters understand AI.

13 August 2018
Alice Bertin

Pod Talent’s Bertin uses lessons learnt in new role

Building strong relationships with agencies has helped Danone to maximise added value from the agencies it has worked with.

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Staffing needs clash with longer-term strategies

Constant demands to fill vacanices leave resourcers juggling long-term needs.

13 August 2018

Medical recruiter employee wins £8k at employment tribunal

A recruitment agency employee, whose manager suggested she may be faking symptoms of anxiety and depression, has won more than £8k at an employment tribunal.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 13 August 2018

Pilot wanted for secret Area 51 mission

A US private defence contractor is seeking candidates for a role at Area 51 – a top secret US government site located in the Nevada desert.

New private hospital in Birmingham to create 250 jobs

The construction of a new private hospital in Birmingham is to create 250 new jobs.

APPOINTMENTS: 13-17 AUGUST 2018

This week’s appointments include: Eames Partnership, GTMC, Howgate Sable, idibu, Marlin Hawk Group, Retail Executives, Spengler Fox

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 13-17 AUGUST 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: ClearStar, greenbean by NRG, Jupiter Advertising, Quattro Group, Sparks Careers, Trust Tech

Recruiters warned of need to prepare for possible IR35 extension

Recruiters have been urged not to “sit on their hands” and get on with preparing for the possible extension of off-payroll working rules into the private sector.

10 August 2018

BT creates 1,000 permanent customer service jobs

Telecoms giant BT is creating more than 1,000 permanent UK customer service jobs as part of its strategy to hit a target of answering 100% of customer calls in UK and Ireland call centres by 2020.

IT/Telecoms 10 August 2018

Charity seeks cat lover for Greek island

Are you a massive fan of Greek island-hopping and cats?

James White

Apprentice winner White holds fire on London expansion

The Apprentice winner James White is putting off plans to expand his agency Right Time Recruitment into London until 2019 in order to focus on bedding in his new recruits.

UK&Ireland 9 August 2018

Adecco sees Q2 revenue rise

Recruitment giant Adecco has seen a marginal increase in group revenue year-on-year in Q2 2018 boosted by an improved performance from its North America and UK & Ireland operations.

Financials 9 August 2018

Revenue rise for Kelly Services

Recruitment giant Kelly Services has posted a 3% increase in revenue in constant currency year-on-year, according to Q2 2018 results.

Financials 9 August 2018

Recruiters receive 3.6% pay rise on average

Recruiters benefited from an average pay rise of 3.6% in the last financial year, according to new findings from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

UK&Ireland 9 August 2018

Top Cat rules A1 Locums on International Cat Day

In honour of International Cat Day, Recruiter spoke to a recruitment agency that has a feline receptionist.

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