Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

27 May 2025

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Key executive appointments for ManpowerGroup

Global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup has announced two key executive appointments aimed to accelerate its strategic growth and transformation agenda.

People 27 May 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, The Education Network

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Kyloe Partners

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 27 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: itris X, ManpowerGroup

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

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.

Fewer jobseekers as workers opt to stay put, finds Report on Jobs

High employment rates combined with a willingness among workers to stay put has resulted in fewer people looking for jobs.

Man United seeks scout to find footballing talent from the South

Are you a Manchester United-supporting recruiter seeking a sideline role? Then we may have the perfect role for you.

Recruiter HOT 100: The HOT 10 Technical recruiters

As part of Recruiter’s HOT 100 list of top-performing recruitment firms in the UK, today we look at the HOT 10 engineering/technical/science (Technical) recruiters.

Public sector, Oil & gas/Energy 6 December 2018

Businesses join with prisons to find ex-offenders work

A further 120 businesses have signed up to working with prisons to help offenders into work on their release.

UK&Ireland 6 December 2018

McCall Diversity targets staffing firms to attract diverse global staff

Rec-to-rec firm McCall have partnered with diversity & inclusion consultancy Diverse Executives to launch McCall Diversity, which will target staffing and recruiting companies with specific D&I products and services.

New to Market 6 December 2018

NASA looks to freelancers to find the Gateway for space-age design

US space agency NASA is on the hunt for freelancers to create designs to represent its Gateway spaceship programme.

Lighter Side 6 December 2018

Recruiter HOT 100: The HOT 10 Technology Recruiters

As part of Recruiter’s HOT 100 list of top-performing recruitment firms in the UK, firstly we look at the HOT 10 technology recruiters.

IT/Telecoms 5 December 2018

Former recruitment healthcare CEO charged with assault

Tawhid Juneja, the former CEO of UK healthcare recruitment agency Primary Care Professionals (PCP), has been charged with two counts of assault. He has pleaded not guilty.

People 5 December 2018

Recruiters warned to clamp down on inappropriate hugging

Recruiters can be held liable if their consultants fall victim to inappropriate hugging in the workplace.

Legislation 5 December 2018

Small island seeks warden to work on the wild side

If the world of recruitment is getting too frenetic, a small tidal island located just off the West Coast of the Channel Island of Guernsey is seeking a warden.

Lighter Side 5 December 2018

Lincolnshire family-run housebuilder creates jobs

A Lincolnshire-based housebuilder is creating a range of jobs across its business.

Don’t ask about beliefs as ethical vegan case highlights complications

Recruiters have been urged to resist asking questions about candidates’ beliefs in light of a case of involving a worker who claims he was sacked due to his veganism.

Legislation 4 December 2018

Calls for independent body to scrutinise HMRC around loan charge

The government has been urged to consider establishing an independent body to scrutinise the operations of HM Revenue & Customs amid concerns raised around government’s approach to the loan charge.

4 December 2018

GLAA appeal for witnesses in ‘man in shed’ investigation

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) is appealing for witnesses to come forward to help its investigation into the alleged exploitation of a vulnerable worker in Cumbria.

Legislation 4 December 2018

Belfast cyber-tech company creates 200 jobs

A Silicon Valley cyber-security company is creating more than 200 jobs in Belfast.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 DECEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: 20 Essex Street, Altran UK, ASTRiiD, Brightwater, Cross Country Healthcare, Friisberg & Partners, NRL Group, REC, Sopra Steria Recruitment

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