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International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics, Engineering, Construction & property, Industrial/Manufacturing 20 May 2025

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Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 20 May 2025

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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

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.

ContractsRetail, Transport & logistics 19 May 2025

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.

Legislation 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

FINANCIALS: Kellan Group results reveal rise from last year’s loss

Kellan Group has posted a 0.5% annual increase in revenue, buoyed by growth in its Berkeley Scott business, according to results for the year to 31 December 2017.

FinancialsRetail, Industrial/Manufacturing 23 March 2018

SThree opens STEM Centre of Excellence in Glasgow

International recruitment organisation SThree is to open a Centre of Excellence in Glasgow.

New to MarketLife sciences, Engineering 23 March 2018

Recruiting Scrabble champ is subject of a question on The Chase

Which recruitment consultant was the subject of a quiz question this week on ITV’s game show The Chase?

Lighter Side 23 March 2018

Unleash conference reveals recruitment technology transformation

The ever expanding and constantly changing role that technology plays in HR and recruitment was the theme of the Unleash conference and exhibition held at London Excel this week.

IT/Telecoms, HR 22 March 2018

NHS pay increase good but doesn’t go far enough, say recruiters

While a pay increase for NHS staff is a “step in the right direction”, recruiters have raised concerns whether government’s move goes far enough to sufficiently tackle the service’s staffing crisis.

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 22 March 2018

ASA deems Vanguard Marketing job ad misleading

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against a job advert placed by marketing consultants Vanguard Marketing for a sales adviser.

Marketing, HR 22 March 2018

Graduate raps her way into work

We’re not sure whether this is becoming a trend but we have been sent another example of a job rapplication.

Lighter SideGraduates/Apprentices/School leavers 22 March 2018

Shortlisted charity Unseen supports survivors into work

In the second of our showcase of shortlisted charities for Recruiter’s Charity of the Year 2018, today is the turn of Unseen.

Charity & not-for-profit 21 March 2018

BBC comes under fire from presenters and industry for poor IR35 advice

The BBC has been accused of being “cack handed” in the way it allegdedly encouraged presenters to work through personal service companies (PSCs).

LegislationPublic sector, Creative/Digital/Media 21 March 2018

Two arrested in West Midlands over GLAA investigation into worker exploitation

Two men have been arrested by investigators from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) in connection with the alleged exploitation of workers.

Legislation 21 March 2018

Numbers in work rise, but employers still struggle to fill roles

While latest official figures point to yet a further increase in the number of people in work, evidence suggests employers are really struggling to fill roles.

21 March 2018

Postal Museum on the lookout for an Easter Bunny

The Postal Museum is on an Easter hunt for a new recruit of the floppy-eared variety.

Lighter Side 21 March 2018

Recruiter Awards 2018 shortlist is revealed

The shortlist for the 2018 Recruiter Awards in association with flexr can now be revealed ahead of 3 May’s gala awards evening at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.

20 March 2018

ASTRiiD charity tackling ‘invisible talent pool’

Recruiter begins its showcase of shortlisted charities for the magazine’s Charity of the Year 2018, starting today with ASTRiiD.

Charity & not-for-profit 20 March 2018

Recruitment ad ignored sensitivities but is it discriminatory?

Recruiters have been urged to show sensitivity around the wording used in job adverts or risk an ensuing PR nightmare.

LegislationHospitality/Leisure 20 March 2018

When life throws you lemons and limes, send off a rapping letter

What’s the most innovative job application you’ve ever received? Can it beat a rapping cover letter?

Lighter SideMarketing & Sales, Retail 20 March 2018

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