Legislation

ERB amendment would require licensing authority to oversee umbrella firms

Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond plans to introduce an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB).

HR 30 June 2025
Contracts

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

HR and workforce management firm UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a US-based employee scheduling software provider.

Oil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, HR 30 June 2025
People

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

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

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

PeopleTransport & logistics, Banking/Financial services 26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

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

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 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

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

Ex-Love Island contestant’s advice to recruiters

Being true to yourself and making the cast and crew laugh are some of the secrets to successfully landing a place on the 2018 series of dating reality show Love Island, according to past contestant and recruiter Adam Jukes.

Lighter Side 4 August 2017

FINANCIALS: China’s 51job shows solid revenue growth

China-based integrated HR services provider 51job has achieved “solid growth”, with revenues up 20.3% year-on-year.

FinancialsHR 4 August 2017

FINANCIALS: Hudson Global profits up slightly thanks to US business

Hudson Global has seen increases in revenue and gross profit buoyed by a strong performance from its US business.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive search 4 August 2017

FINANCIALS: Nakama reveals NFI rise, strong Asia-Pacific performance

International recruiter Nakama has seen revenue and net fee income rise, with a particularly strong performance from its Asia-Pacific business.

Financials 4 August 2017

Addison Lee loses in ‘independent contractors’ tribunal ruling

Private hire company Addison Lee is the latest company to have been defeated in court over the treatment of “independent contractors” without rights to holiday pay or the National Minimum Wage.

Retail, Transport & logistics 4 August 2017

Ex-Cititec founder Grant launches Spotter & Hunter with Leslie

The founder of technology recruiter Cititec has returned to the world of recruitment through the launch of digital, data and advanced analytics staffing specialist Spotter & Hunter.

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 3 August 2017

Pack your suitcase for Grant’s Whisky’s best interview in the world

Grant’s Whisky is seeking three lucky candidates to take part in an interview process involving a 10-day world tour, which could take in locations as far afield as Colombia, Poland, India and South Africa.

Lighter SideRetail, HR 3 August 2017
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FINANCIALS: Gattaca reveals overall decline in group profits

Gattaca has attributed a 4% annual decline in group net fee income to deteriorating client confidence caused by Brexit negotiations, IR35 tax changes and this year’s UK general election.

FinancialsOil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 3 August 2017

Travelodge looks to recruit 20 for new Bath hotel

Travelodge is to create 20 roles at its new hotel in the centre of Bath, which is due to open in the autumn.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 3 August 2017

FINANCIALS: Revenue up at Cross Country Healthcare

Cross Country Healthcare has reported a 5% increase in revenue, according to the US healthcare staffing specialist’s results for the second quarter ended 30 June 2017.

FinancialsHealthcare/Medical 3 August 2017

PSD Group’s Robinson faces directorship ban

The executive chairman of international board, management and executive recruiter PSD Group is one of several former directors of collapsed charity Kids Company facing bans of up to six years from holding company directorships.

Executive search 2 August 2017

Liberty’s Tata buy creates 100 jobs in Hartlepool

International metals group Liberty House’s acquisition of Tata Steel UK’s Hartlepool steelworks will create 100 new jobs.

Industrial/Manufacturing 2 August 2017

Hospitality firm seeks Trump lookalike

A boutique corporate hospitality company is seeking to recruit a Donald Trump lookalike to feature in its Apprentice-themed teambuilding programme.

Lighter SideHospitality/Leisure 2 August 2017

Scrabble championship moves to Nottingham

Anyone who wishes to follow recruitment’s very own World Scrabble Champion progress in person as he defends his title will now not have as far to go.

Lighter SideExecutive search 2 August 2017

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