Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

ContractsHR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June. 

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

People 27 May 2025

Recruiters, read the client brief properly to secure business

Professional services firm Baringa is more likely to give its business to recruiters that read and apply the client brief properly.

FINANCIALS: Revenue rises at Hudson Global thanks to APAC growth

Global talent solutions company Hudson Global has seen revenue increase 7.7% year-on-year led by strong growth in Asia-Pacific.

FINANCIALS: Large contract delay knocks Parity Group profit expectations

Technology staffing business Parity Group says it expects profits to be short of expectations as it predicts it will break even in the second half of this year.

FINANCIALS: Cross Country Healthcare sees fall in revenue

US-based Cross Country Healthcare has seen revenue drop 12% year-on-year, according to results for the quarter to 30 September 2018.

Individuals shine at Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards

Darwin Recruitment’s Michael James, Harrington Starr’s Catherine O’Beirne and La Fosse Associates’ David Roberts were among the individual winners at last night’s Recruiter Investing In Talent Awards, in association with The Recruit Venture Group.

1 November 2018

Two arrested after man living in shed tells of having to work for food

A man and a woman have been arrested following the discovery of a potential modern slavery victim, who had been living in a concrete shed for the last four years.

Legislation 1 November 2018

Boat jobs created in Hampshire thanks to boost in sales

More than 100 new boatbuilding jobs will be created following a Hampshire firm’s success at recent boat shows.

Retail, Sales 1 November 2018

Stars come out to shine at Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards

Creative staffing specialist Major Players was among the multiple-award winners yesterday at Recruiter’s fifth Investing in Talent Awards, in association with The Recruit Venture Group.

31 October 2018

Recruitment horror stories that are stranger than fiction

A contractor under fire, an unusual skill and confusion over whether a candidate was telling porkies are some of the recruitment nightmares agency leaders have told Recruiter about for Halloween.

Lighter Side 31 October 2018

A spooktacular good night at Investing in Talent Awards ahead

Excitement is beginning to build ahead of what promises to be a Thriller night at Recruiter’s Investment in Talent Awards 2018.

31 October 2018

Northern Ireland leisure facilities create more than 50 new roles

If you live in Northern Ireland, we’ve found a few roles for you to jump at.

Carry out a business audit now despite delay in IR35 extension

Recruiters have been urged to get on with auditing their businesses now, despite a delay in the extension of off-payroll rules into the private sector.

Legislation 30 October 2018

FINANCIALS: Heidrick & Struggles reveals record revenue

Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has posted a 17.4% increase in revenue year-on-year.

FinancialsExecutive search, HR 30 October 2018

No lie – the Jeremy Kyle Show is recruiting for researchers

Bored of recruitment and a big fan of the Jeremy Kyle Show? Then step this way – we could have the perfect job for you.

Chancellor extends off-payroll rules to private sector

The chancellor has followed through on plans to extend controversial off-payroll rules into the private sector.

29 October 2018

Recruiters divided over what Budget may bring for off-payroll rules

Recruiters are awaiting the chancellor’s Budget speech later today with bated breath, ahead of the confirmation of an expected extension of off-payroll rules into the private sector.

LegislationPublic sector 29 October 2018
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