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.

14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 NOVEMBER 2021

This week’s new launches include: Jobtrain

New to MarketIT/Telecoms, HR 15 November 2021

APPOINTMENTS: 8-12 NOVEMBER 2021

This week’s appointments include: Ducatus Partners, JLL, RBW Consulting, Thorn Baker Group

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 8-12 NOVEMBER 2021

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Bullhorn, cube19, Focus 5 Recruitment

MBO for Hunter Healthcare as founder exits business

Specialist healthcare recruitment business Hunter Healthcare has completed a management buyout, facilitated by private equity firm Agathos.

ContractsHealthcare/Medical 9 November 2021

Hirewell receives $21m investment from Prytek to accelerate growth

Talent acquisitions solution firm Hirewell has received a $21m (£15.5m) investment from Prytek, a global investment firm with expertise in integrating global services firms with cutting-edge technologies.

Pharma firm Almac Group to recruit 1,800 over three years

Almac Group, the global contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation, is planning to recruit 1,800 new jobs across its global operations over the next three years.

Charlton Morris joins growing number of 4-day week recruiters

Specialist search firm Charlton Morris are formally introducing a four-day week for all employees beginning this month, the company has announced.

WMCA launches digital skills bootcamps with £21m funding for West Midlands

The West Midlands Combined Authority has launched a new, three-year round of digital bootcamps.

Three arrested in forced labour investigation of woman living in a cupboard

Three people have been arrested after investigators rescued a woman who claimed that she was forced to live in a cupboard by her alleged exploiters.

PepsiCo promotes Berry to chief HR officer

PepsiCo has announced that Charline Berry (pictured) will be promoted to chief human resources officer for its Europe business.

PeopleRetail, HR 8 November 2021

APSCo appoints Imtiaz general counsel on compliance team

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has appointed Shazia Imtiaz its general counsel as part of an increase in resource supporting UK members on legal and compliance and public policy globally.

PeopleLegal 8 November 2021

NEW TO THE MARKET: 8-12 NOVEMBER 2021

This week’s new launches include: Access Recruitment, QHotels Collection, Workscan

Company insolvencies on the rise

Company insolvencies are on the increase, especially in the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 3 November 2021

Petroplan brings in Morris as CFO

Specialist energy talent acquisition group Petroplan has appointed Chris Morris chief financial officer.

Hainan launches campaign to attract English-speaking talent

This week sees the launch of a worldwide talent attraction campaign by the Hainan Free Trade Port in China.

New charter aims to support young care leavers into work opportunities

A new charter, which makes it easier for organisations to offer employment opportunities to vulnerable young people leaving care, has been launched.

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