Trinity Bridge expands in Central Europe, appoints MD for Germany

Hospitality specialist executive search firm Trinity Bridge is expanding its operations in Central Europe with the appointment of Stephanie Watzek.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recruitment pay ‘continues to thrive’ in the Northern Powerhouse

The Northern Powerhouse’s fastest growing companies are not underpaying for talent.

UK&Ireland 28 November 2019

Rebranded REC puts “digital first” at the heart of operations

Following the launch of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation new brand last night, the trade body’s CEO has vowed to have members’ needs at the core of everything that the REC does by adopting a new digitally-focused approach.  

UK&Ireland 28 November 2019

SNP commits to IR35 review

The Scottish National Party is the latest political party to commit to a review of IR35 in its election manifesto.

UK&Ireland 28 November 2019

Can Scarlett chart a path to Apprentice success?

Is Our Scarlett still in the band or was she left to go solo in the back of a black cab after this week’s instalment of The Apprentice?

UK&Ireland 28 November 2019

Two due in court over gangmaster offences

Two men from Milton Keynes are due in court next week charged with gangmaster offences.

UK&Ireland 28 November 2019

Easy decision for Darby to turn Cooper Lomaz into ‘true market leader’

New managing director of Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Mark Darby told Recruiter the decision to take the reins at the East of England-based recruiter was an easy one.

Government to name and shame head of supply chains for poor employment practices

Naming and shaming organisations for allowing non-compliance within the supply chain is likely to happen in the future.

27 November 2019

Confidence in economy plunges says JobsOutlook

Employer confidence in the UK’s economy has plunged to depths not seen since the country’s vote to leave the European Union.

27 November 2019

Cosmetic firm on recruitment drive in Ireland

A cosmetics firms is to create 90 jobs in Ireland.

Retail, Transport & logistics 27 November 2019

Recruiters urged to gather strong evidence before tribunal, not rely on hearsay

Recruiters should advocate that clients undertake as fair and as thorough a disciplinary process as possible when taking action against agency workers on their books.

Legal, HR 26 November 2019

Pros and cons for HMRC’s latest CEST version

HM Revenue & Customs has launched a revamped version of its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool.

LegislationLegal, HR 26 November 2019

Hospitality helps the vulnerable bridge the gap into work

Tackling UK hospitality’s skills gap by employing ex-offenders and those who have experienced homelessness is just one benefit of this approach, according to new research.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 25-29 NOVEMBER 2019

This week’s contracts and deals include: Intelligent Resource, MRG People Asia, Spktral

Industry bodies pleased as Conservative manifesto pledges to find 50,000 nurses

While there is no mention of a review of IR35 in the Conservative Party Manifesto, a commitment to recruit 50,000 nurses has gone down well with recruitment and trade bodies.

Public sector, HR 25 November 2019

Thomas Cook buyer Hays Travel launches recruitment campaign

The travel agency, which acquired Thomas Cook following its collapse, is to recruit an additional 1,500 staff.

Retail, Transport & logistics 25 November 2019

Dublin bar advertises for ‘experienced snowflake’

A Dublin bar has taken an unusual approach to recruitment by placing an ad for an ‘experienced snowflake’.

Hospitality/Leisure 25 November 2019
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