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UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 19 May 2025

Contracts

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

Retail, Transport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality/Leisure 19 May 2025

Legislation

HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

ContractsSocial care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

Pensions Regulator to prosecute senior staff of national recruitment firm

The Pensions Regulator has announced plans to prosecute a national recruitment firm, its directors and some of its senior staff on the suspicion they illegally opted employees out of their pension scheme.

LegislationTransport & logistics, Commercial & office support 4 April 2018

Two jailed in Surrey for human trafficking offences

Two men have been jailed for 13 and a half years between them after being found guilty of human trafficking.

Legislation 4 April 2018

Industry outraged over HMRC’s CEST shortcomings

Concerns have been raised over the accuracy of HM Revenue & Customs’ Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool.

Public sector 4 April 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-6 APRIL 2018

This week’s launches include: cut-e, MERJE, Quanta Consultancy Services

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 4 April 2018

Recruitment director fired for alleged fraud

A recruitment agency director has been fired ahead of appearing in court charged with fraudulently claiming more than £370k from his employer.

People 3 April 2018

Hudson appoints new CEO and finalises sale of operations

Jeffrey Eberwein has been appointed CEO at Hudson as the global talent solutions firm completes the sale of its recruitment and talent management operations in Europe and Asia Pacific.

FinancialsExecutive search, HR 3 April 2018

Dutch recruiter YoungCapital’s spoof spliff

A Dutch recruitment agency, who announced last week it was trialling the offer of a joint or a shot of alcohol in a bid to get candidates to relax at interview, has admitted the story was an April Fool’s joke.

Lighter Side 3 April 2018

Embellishing the truth – the lies candidates tell

Have you ever come across a horse-hating candidate or one that’s lied about the extent of their culinary or internet skills?

Lighter Side 3 April 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 3-6 APRIL 2018

This week’s appointments include: Henderson Scott, Holmes Noble, SmashFly Technologies, SRi

PeopleMarketing, Oil & gas/Energy 3 April 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-6 APRIL 2018

This week’s contracts & deals include: Amrop, Brazen, Havas People, JVP Group, Katon Direct, Miramar Global, Redthread, Woodburn Mann

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 3 April 2018

Preparation is key at interview, not a joint or alcohol

Offering candidates a joint isn’t the best way to get them to relax at interview.

29 March 2018

GLAA arrests man in Croydon on suspicion of modern slavery offences

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority modern slavery officers have arrested one man, and are supporting six potential victims, following a search of a house in Croydon, South London.

LegislationConstruction & property 29 March 2018

Dog-friendly travel company seeks pawsome canine critic candidate

Do you have a discerning dog that’s currently between roles? We have the pawfect role for them.

Lighter SideTransport & logistics, Hospitality/Leisure 29 March 2018

Criminal justice charity Only Connect is final shortlisted Recruiter charity

In the last of our list of shortlisted charities for Recruiter’s Charity of the Year 2018, today we showcase Only Connect.

Charity & not-for-profit 28 March 2018

ASA dismisses complaint against Morson job ad

The Advertising Standards Authority has not upheld a complaint against a job advert for a lead systems engineer placed by technical recruiter Morson International, which a complainant claimed was misleading.

Engineering 28 March 2018

Employers still uncertain about hiring, says JobsOutlook

Employer confidence in the UK economy is showing no signs of improvement, according to the latest ‘JobsOutlook’ survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

28 March 2018

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