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NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

26 June 2025

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Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

Transport & logistics, Banking/Financial services, Legal, Executive search, Industrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, Healthcare/Medical, Accounting/Finance 26 June 2025

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Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

Creative/Digital/Media, Executive search, IT/Telecoms 26 June 2025

Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

Legislation 13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

LegislationLegal, HR 13 June 2025

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

Legislation 12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

LegislationSocial care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Engineering 12 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

PeopleBanking/Financial services, HR 12 June 2025

FINANCIALS: Kelly Services reveals revenue drop

Recruitment giant Kelly Services has seen revenue fall 3% year-on-year, according to results for the second quarter of 2017.

Financials 10 August 2017

ASA upholds complaint against Guardian Recruiters website

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint made against newspaper the Guardian’s recruitment website querying whether a comparison it made between itself and charityjob.co.uk was verifiable.

Charity & not-for-profit 9 August 2017

Feline a bit down? Trevor the cat will cheer you up

A Berkshire-based recruiter is reaping the rewards of having a moggy mascot.

Lighter SideMarketing, Creative/Digital/Media 9 August 2017

FINANCIALS: RTC Group sees small rise in revenue

Engineering and tech staffing specialist RTC Group has seen a marginal increase in revenue, according to unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2017.

FinancialsEngineering, IT/Telecoms 9 August 2017

Work for NASA? It’s child’s play

NASA’s search for a planetary protection officer has attracted an application from a nine-year-old New Jersey resident.

Lighter SideEngineering 9 August 2017

Unlimited holiday benefits reduce sick days and attract talent

Recruiters failing to offer unlimited holiday to consultants could be running the risk of increased sick days and staff turnover.

HR 8 August 2017

Temp and perm billings on the increase, says Report on Jobs

Appointments have increased at their fastest rate for more than two and a half years, according to the latest ‘Report on Jobs’.

Public sector, Social care 8 August 2017

Kindly Canadian cop buys jobseeker suit he was stealing for job interview

A shoplifter in Toronto, Canada, caught stealing an outfit for a job interview was given a second chance by the arresting police officer, who then bought the outfit for him.

Lighter Side 8 August 2017

Firstsource Solutions to create 500 jobs in Teesside

A call centre firm has committed to creating up to 500 new jobs on Teesside.

Commercial & office support, Accounting/Finance 8 August 2017

Harsh warning for recruiters who ignore new data protection rules

An employment lawyer has warned it may already be too late for recruiters that have failed to prepare for new data protection rules.

Legislation 7 August 2017

Consultant Wileman wins claim for unfair dismissal at tribunal

A recruitment consultant described as “quite toxic” and “behaving like a playground bully” has won her claim for unfair dismissal at a recent employment tribunal.

People 7 August 2017

Calling protection officers for interplanetary crafts

Ever fancied being a defender of the Earth? No, we’re not referring to the amazingly brilliant 1980s cartoon featuring the likes of Flash Gordon, the Phantom, Mandrake the Magician and Lothar.

Life sciences, Engineering 7 August 2017

Readers’ Views: 31 July-4 August 2017

A weekly round-up of comments on recruiter.co.uk stories

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 7 August 2017

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 AUGUST 2017

This week’s appointments include: Athona Education, Bullhorn, Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, Opus Recruitment Solutions, Pedersen & Partners, Phenom People, Redline Group

PeopleRetail, Public sector 7 August 2017

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 7-11 AUGUST 2017

This week’s contracts and deals, including: British Heart Foundation, Cranfield University, Cross Country Healthcare, Indeed, Interviewed, SHEROES, Vidu, Women Restart, Workday

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 7 August 2017

NEW TO THE MARKET: 7-11 AUGUST 2017

Latest new launches, openings or products within the recruitment industry, including: C&M Travel Recruitment, Employment Solutions, Flat Fee Recruiter, iContract, Intouch, Lawspeed, NonStop Recruitment, PMP Recruitment, Qdos Contracting, Source, Xref

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Social care 7 August 2017

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