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.

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

Aspiring pilots can apply to join fully-funded training programme

Jet2.com has announced the launch of a fully-funded pilot training programme, giving up to 60 aspiring pilots the opportunity to fly for the airline without having to self-fund.

Health-related resignations on the rise in the UK

Almost one in five (18%) businesses in the UK have seen health-related resignations among their staff in the last three months, a new report from Totaljobs has revealed.

13 May 2025

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

PM Starmer unveils White Paper to reform immigration system

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today unveiled the government’s Immigration white paper “to reduce migration” and strengthen the UK’s borders.

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

Roberts joins Sheffield Haworth as MD

Elizabeth Roberts joins global executive search, research and human capital advisory company Sheffield Haworth as managing director and head of its interim consulting practice in London.
Executive search, HR 11 February 2015

Square One Resources eyes German expansion

Square One Resources is considering opening an office in Germany to meet demand for Java professionals in the DACH (Austria, Germany and Switzerland) region.

RPOs integral to half of multi-service HR outsourcing contracts

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) was integral to 50% of multi-service HR outsourcing contracts in 2014, according to business process outsourcing provider arvato’s UK outsourcing index.

FCSA chief executive Kermode reiterates call for licensing of umbrella companies

A new government-approved licence for umbrella companies, based on the Freelance & Contractor Services Association’s existing code of conduct, should be introduced to help tackle “spurious” travel & subsistence claims made by contractors operating through such companies, according to the FCSA’s chief executive.
11 February 2015

Building firm Stewart Milne to create 250 roles across the UK

House builder and timber systems manufacturer Stewart Milne Group is creating more than 250 new roles over the next 12 months, adding to its 800-strong workforce.

Recruitive integrates software with MyJobHub

Recruitment software provider Recruitive has integrated its multi-job posting solution Jobmate with recruitment platform MyJobHub.
IT/Telecoms 11 February 2015

Acumen Resources rebrands as Argyll Scott

The UK arm of specialist actuarial recruitment business Acumen Resources has been rebranded Argyll Scott.
11 February 2015

Optionis wants government approval for formal accreditation for apprenticeship programme

Staffing industry services group Optionis is seeking government approval to establish an internal National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) accreditation for its apprentices.
Commercial & office support 10 February 2015

A fifth of TEAM members in 2014 were start-ups

Two in 10 recruiters joining independent recruiters’ network The Employment Agency Movement (TEAM) in 2014 were start-ups, figures obtained by Recruiter reveal.
10 February 2015

Australian government to invest more in getting indigenous people into work

An Australian Aboriginal employment programme that ties welfare payments to job outcomes is to be extended after it was revealed indigenous employment rates are continuing to slide, The Australian has reported.
10 February 2015

La Fosse Associates appoints McKay as non-exec chairman

London-based technology and digital recruiter La Fosse Associates has named Jonathan McKay as non-executive chairman of the board.

Granite Energy appoints Melville director

Aberdeen-based energy recruiter Granite Energy Resources has appointed Ian Melville as director.
Engineering 10 February 2015

British Army to recruit more Muslims, ethnic minorities

The British Army is to recruit more ethnic minority soldiers, particularly Muslims, with new figures showing a significant under representation, according to media reports.
Public sector 9 February 2015

Countrywide’s first surveyor trainees graduate

As the UK faces a skills shortage of chartered surveyors, the first graduates of surveyor firm Countrywide’s trainee programme are now fully qualified as associates of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

APSCo calls for change in government policy

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has called on government to introduce policies to protect vulnerable people while encouraging growth and removing undue burden on the professional sector in a new manifesto.
9 February 2015

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind to use recruitment mix to fill 200 manufacturing jobs

Wind energy company MHI Vestas Offshore Wind is looking to fill 200 manufacturing jobs on the Isle of Wight.
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