Aspiring pilots can apply to join fully-funded training programme

Jet2.com has announced the launch of a fully-funded pilot training programme, giving up to 60 aspiring pilots the opportunity to fly for the airline without having to self-fund.

Health-related resignations on the rise in the UK

Almost one in five (18%) businesses in the UK have seen health-related resignations among their staff in the last three months, a new report from Totaljobs has revealed.

13 May 2025

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

PM Starmer unveils White Paper to reform immigration system

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today unveiled the government’s Immigration white paper “to reduce migration” and strengthen the UK’s borders.

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

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Take a Netwalk on the kind side

A walk organised by TEAM raised awareness of isolation, as well as money for charity.

7 May 2025

Analytics functions to merge into single workforce intelligence organisation

What will talent intelligence look like in the future?

7 May 2025
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Redefining the role of humans at work

Talent leaders are in the midst of redefining work that will be “more pro-human than in any other point in human history”.

7 May 2025
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Social recruiting: May/June 2025

Whether you’ve been trekking up a hill, making a team look brill, donating chocs to fill [a foodbank] or walking a mill-ion steps, you lot have been busy!

Government drops part-privatisation plans for NHS Professionals

The UK government has abandoned plans for the part privatisation of NHS Professionals.

Budget specifically to manage company culture

How can organisations build a successful internal culture? Budget for one, says an HR expert.

PeopleHR 7 September 2017

FINANCIALS: Cpl returns capital to shareholders as profits rise

Irish recruiter Cpl Resources has seen revenue and profits rise as it has expanded internationally, according to results for the year ended 30 June 2017.

Newcastle law firm looks to add 100 new jobs

Newcastle’s legal sector is to benefit to the tune of 100 new jobs.

Legal 7 September 2017

Domestic talent can’t fix low-skilled job challenge say recruiters

Recruiters warn leaked government plans about how Britain’s immigration system could work post-Brexit risk major labour shortages, with domestic talent unable to fill resulting skills gaps.

Recruitment M&As down on previous year

Merger & acquisition activity in the recruitment sector is markedly down on last year.

Contracts 6 September 2017

Randstad steers its brand on a new course

Randstad is spearheading the refreshing of its brand with a series of events, including the appearance of a 19th century clipper ship.

New to MarketMarketing 6 September 2017

Government fund to boost Britain’s jobs in coastal towns

Thousands more jobs are set to be created across towns and cities along Britain’s coastline.

6 September 2017

READERS’ VIEWS: 4-8 September 2017

A weekly round-up of comments on recruiter.co.uk stories

Public sector, IT/Telecoms 6 September 2017

Antal vs Gattaca in Great North Run’s battle of the recruiters

Antal’s group CEO and chairman Tony ‘Bad Lose’ Goodwin is set to take on Gattaca CEO Brian Wilkinson at this Sunday’s Great North Run.

GLAA investigates labour abuses in Blackpool

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority has revealed its officers have interviewed a number of employees yesterday as part of an investigation into alleged worker exploitation at hotels in Blackpool.

Barrhead Travel to create 100+ jobs

Travel agents Barrhead Travel is to create 105 new jobs over the coming months.

Sales, Hospitality/Leisure 5 September 2017

New restaurant serves up 50 jobs for Belfast

Belfast’s hospitality sector is to benefit to the tune of 50 new jobs with the opening of a new restaurant.

Hospitality/Leisure 5 September 2017

IR35 tax reform causes mass exodus of public sector contractors

April’s IR35 tax reform is causing a mass exodus of public sector contractor talent and delays to projects agencies are recruiting for, according to research from contracting site ContractorCalculator.

Public sector, IT/Telecoms 4 September 2017

Legoland gives six-year-old work placement following application

A six-year-old boy’s application to work as a model builder at Legoland Windsor has resulted in a day’s work placement with the theme park’s model makers.

Palmerston is the cat’s whiskers at his mice new job

One of the Foreign Office’s 2016 recruits is putting in an almost purrfect performance.

Lighter SidePublic sector 4 September 2017
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