UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

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.

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

Recruiter Show: Invest in own talent as much as candidates, says Blue Arrow

There is a direct correlation between the amount recruiters invest in their own talent and the investment consultants will make in the candidates they place.
HR, Industrial/Manufacturing 19 November 2015

InterQuest appoints Bygrave CFO

Specialist technology, analytics and digital recruiter InterQuest Group has appointed David Bygrave chief finance officer, further to Chris Eldridge’s appointment as chief executive.

PageGroup appoints Hallam Scotland MD

Global specialist recruiter PageGroup has appointed Steve Hallam as managing director of Scotland.
Commercial & office support, HR 19 November 2015

Alternative Heat expands and creates jobs in Northern Ireland

Two Northern Ireland engineering companies are expanding and creating jobs thanks to funding from Invest NI.

Supporting LGBT talent overseas

A report by Nicoll Curtin Senior Appointments points out that if employers don’t encourage LGBT employees to take up overseas assignments or offer them adequate support, businesses could be missing out on essential leadership talent in the future
19 November 2015

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Cem Ballikaya

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Cem Ballikaya
HR 19 November 2015

Tim Cook: nGAGEing on top of the world

History is literally being rewritten at specialist recruitment group nGAGE, where online references to its previous existence as Human Capital Investment Group (HCIG) have been replaced with nGAGE. Although it’s tempting to see this as just another example of a staffing company going through a cosmetic rebadging exercise, Tim Cook, nGAGE’s chief executive, says the new name announced in October signifies changes that are much more than skin deep.
19 November 2015

Recruiter Show: Learning ability and bold recruiting advice from keynote Sullivan

Capability and learning ability are better predictors of job success than traditional measures such as test scores, degrees and interviews, recruitment guru Dr John Sullivan told a London audience today at the Recruiter Show.
HR 18 November 2015

Recruiter Show: Quality events and communication key to recruitment survival

Top quality events and communication with clients and candidates will see a recruitment agency survive through recession, help stave off lost marketshare from direct sourcing and establish a market leading position.
HR, IT/Telecoms 18 November 2015

Recruiter Show: Talent management not simply an HR process

Talent management cannot be viewed as merely an HR process or company boards will not buy into it, says Cath Possamai, director of talent at Capita on the first day of the Recruiter Show in the Barbican Centre in London today.
Executive search, HR 18 November 2015

Founders Znowksi and Flynn leave Staffgroup

Mark Znowski and Paul Flynn, the founders of Staffgroup, are leaving the recruitment business with immediate effect.
18 November 2015

Vanquish Recruitment implements iFollowOffice solution

Recruitment-to-recruitment firm Vanquish Recruitment has implemented virtual office provider iFollowOffice cloud-based desktop solution.
IT/Telecoms 18 November 2015

Trust, freedom and a credit card Still the best way to build business

In keeping with the name of his company, Raphael Mokades, founder and managing director of Rare Recruitment, has an unusual approach to his chosen profession.
HR, IT/Telecoms 18 November 2015

Everjobs signs MoU with African publication

German-based, emerging market-focused online job portal Everjobs has signed a memorandum of understanding with publication the East African Business Week.
IT/Telecoms 18 November 2015

BelFlex Staffing Network buys Palmer Temps in US

US flexible workforce provider BelFlex Staffing Network has acquired Ohio-based Palmer Temps, effective 15 November.
18 November 2015

Appcast raises $5m new funding for growth

Pay-per-applicant job ad exchange Appcast has raised US$5m (£3.3m) in new funding to further drive its growth in developing technology solutions for the talent acquisition industry.
IT/Telecoms 18 November 2015
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