Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

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

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.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 JANUARY-1 FEBRUARY 2019

This week’s appointments include: Athona Recruitment, Bond Williams, Candidate.ID, CV-Library, Guidant Global, Heidrick & Struggles, IT Works Recruitment, Korn Ferry, Pedersen & Partners, Randstad, Sheffield Haworth, The Work Shop

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 JANUARY-1 FEBRUARY 2019

This week’s launches include: APPG on Women and Work, APSCo, Camino Partners, HireRight, Morgan Parkes Recruitment, Reviewedo, Rightcheck, Source Technology, SRG

FINANCIALS: Hydrogen, RTC Group update market on positives

RTC Group is trading in line with market expectations, while Hydrogen Group expects 2018 profit to be ahead of market expectations.

Financials 25 January 2019
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Recruitment manager Shipwrecked on TV reality show

Shipwrecked finally returns to UK screens after a six-year hiatus this coming Monday and the good news is the recruitment industry has a competitor for us all to cheer on.

25 January 2019

GLAA issues LMEUs to prevent non-licence holders from supplying workers

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) investigators have recently introduced labour market powers to prevent five people in Shropshire from supplying workers without a licence.

UK&Ireland 25 January 2019

Midlands hospitals hold recruitment drives

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is to hold a recruitment day for nurses.

Stay off messaging channels when communicating with candidates

Recruiters should avoid communicating with candidates over social media messaging channels such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.

LegislationLegal 24 January 2019

GLAA arrest man on modern slavery offences in Ipswich

A man has been arrested by anti-slavery investigators in Ipswich on suspicion of modern slavery and unlicensed gangmaster offences.

Randstad launches sonic identity to showcase musical DNA of the brand

Randstad has launched a new ‘sonic identity’ – a logo tune representing the global recruitment giant.

24 January 2019

FINANCIALS: Cpl Resources reveals rise in revenue

Cpl Resources has seen revenue rise 9% year-on-year, according to results for the six months to 31 December 2018.

Facebook’s recruitment drive in Ireland

Facebook is to create 1,000 jobs in Ireland over the next year.

APPOINTMENTS: 21-25 JANUARY 2019

This week’s appointments include: Apis Alvi, ISE, Onezeero, Samuel Knight International, The Best Connection

How recruiters deal with ghosting and GDPR regulations

As ghosting becomes more and more prevalent, recruiters have been warned to ensure their GDPR (general data protection regulation) policies take account of the emerging trend or run the risk of massive fines.

Legislation 23 January 2019

Man arrested in joint modern slavery operation in London

A man has been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences within the construction industry as part of a National Crime Agency investigation.

FINANCIALS: ClearStar update signals positive period

US-based ClearStar expects to see annual revenue growth of around 13%, according to a trading update for the year to 31 December 2018.

FinancialsIT/Telecoms, HR 23 January 2019

FINANCIALS: Empresaria confident on delivering on profit

International specialist staffing group Empresaria says it expects to deliver a 4% year-on-year increase in net fee income for 2018.

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