HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Public sector, HR 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

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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.

People 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

Cast UK appoints five consultants at head office

Cast UK has appointed five consultants at its head office in Manchester.
11 December 2015

Best Connection appoints regional managers to its board

The Best Connection Group has made its six regional managers company directors.

APSCo hires five to chair sector groups

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has appointed five people to chair sector groups.
Education, Engineering 11 December 2015

Teaching in Indonesia may become contract role

In an effort to improve teaching quality, Indonesia’s government is considering changing how teachers are employed.
Education 10 December 2015

Weak Australian dollar boosts jobs in tourism and hospitality

A weak Australian dollar is helping to create jobs in tourism and hospitality, according to Australasian-based job board SEEK.
10 December 2015

AgreeYa appoints new director of recruitment

US-headquartered global software solutions and services provider AgreeYa has appointed Kamal Deep Singh as director of recruitment and international resourcing.
IT/Telecoms, HR 9 December 2015

Background checks pick up applicant’s forgery

An applicant for a role in the Zimbabwean president’s office has highlighted the advantages of background checks after being arrested for using a forged document.
9 December 2015

Australian states investigate bad recruitment practices

The state government of Queensland, Australia is the latest to launch a parliamentary inquiry into labour hire firms following allegations of illegal behaviour, prompting a call for a nationwide approach to licensing.
9 December 2015

US jobs data steady in October

The number of US job openings edged slightly lower in October to 5.5m from 5.4m in September, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
9 December 2015

Venn Digital wins new recruitment clients

Cheshire-based Venn Digital, a supplier of digital marketing solutions to the recruitment sector, has signed five new clients.

Talenetic signs first US client

Recruitment software provider Talenetic has signed its first US client – newspaper The Seattle Times.

Recruitive appointed supplier for G-Cloud framework

Recruitment software provider Recruitive has been appointed as a supplier for the government’s G-Cloud 7 framework.
IT/Telecoms, Public sector 9 December 2015

Harvey Nash sells lost-making Nash Technologies

International professional recruiter Harvey Nash has sold its loss-making German telecoms outsourcing business Nash Technologies.
IT/Telecoms 9 December 2015

Air Energi wins Qatar Petroleum contract

Global workforce solutions provider Air Energi has won a deal to supply contract personnel for Qatar Petroleum’s Bul Hanine project, an offshore redevelopment project off Qatar’s east coast.

Withers & Rogers signs up with Advanced Business Solutions

International intellectual property law firm Withers & Rogers has invested in Advanced Business Solutions’ HR and payroll software.
IT/Telecoms, HR 9 December 2015

Impellam Group buys Bartech in the US

Impellam Group, parent company of staffing firms including Blue Arrow, Carbon 60 and Career Teachers, is to acquire US-headquartered global staffing group Bartech for an initial US$120m (£80m).
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