APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

JobsAware pilot works with umbrella firms to help contractors report abuses

JobsAware has formally agreed a joint working pilot with two companies within the umbrella sector that will enable contractors to report abuses they suffer within the labour market.

Legislation 27 July 2022

£3.3bn of unspent Apprenticeship Levy funds returned to Treasury

More than £3.3bn has returned to the Treasury in the last three years under the government’s use-it-or-lose-it Apprenticeship Levy rules, according to data collected by the London Progression Collaboration (LPC).

Axiom Hospitality launches Truly Talented film to attract new staff

Axiom Hospitality has created an innovative approach to engage potential new employees to fill 174,000 hospitality vacancies.

APPOINTMENTS: 25-29 JULY 2022

This week’s appointments include: Ambition, Brady Solicitors, Calibre One, Oakleaf Group, Primis Talent, RMS Recruitment

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 25-29 JULY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Acorn, AMS, Ankaa, Encore Personnel, IDnow

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25-29 JULY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Acorn, APSCo, Bobcheck, Digitas, Harper Fox Partners, Tiger Recruitment

Oakleaf Partnership launches in the US

Specialist HR, reward and payroll recruitment and executive search business Oakleaf Partnership is to launch in the US, creating two managing director roles.

Skills shortages could cost UK economy £30bn a year

Labour and skills shortages risk significant damage to the UK economy, reducing our productivity and ability to invest, grow and raise wages sustainably.

18 July 2022

Core-Asset Consulting shakes up board to speed growth strategy

Finance sector recruitment specialist Core-Asset Consulting has announced several key promotions in a boardroom shake-up which “underpins an ambitious growth strategy”.

Rosser appointed non-exec director on GLAA board

Keith Rosser (pictured) is one of two new non-executive directors on the Gangmasters Labour Abuse and Authority board, it was announced last week.

People 18 July 2022

BT to grow digital talent by nearly 3,000 to 6,300

BT has announced plans to grow its in-house digital talent resource to 6,300 people, from 3,500 at the start of the financial year.

Parliament approves draft legislation to supply agency workers during strikes

Members of Parliament voted 284 to 202 yesterday [11 July 2022] after a fierce debate to approve draft legislation allowing recruitment agencies to supply workers during strikes.

Legislation 12 July 2022

Pegasus acquires stake in renewables recruiter Veritas

Leeds-based recruitment agency Pegasus Search & Selection has acquired a 50% stake in Veritas Recruitment Solutions, strengthening the offering of both companies in the renewable energy sector.

Funding from Santander helps BOSS Professional Services expand in Europe/Africa

Recruitment firm BOSS Professional Services has unveiled plans to expand its business in the renewable energy sector in Europe and Africa following funding from Santander UK.

CitySprint sends the call out for 550 new couriers

Same day distribution company CitySprint is looking for 550 additional couriers across the UK, with the business focusing primarily on those with small and large vans.

Transport & logistics 12 July 2022

REC FEST 2022: Boorman advises recruiters during turbulent times

Talent acquisition professionals can expect “a rollercoaster ride for the next few years”.

11 July 2022
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