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.

13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, 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.

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.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

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

Biggest recruitment drive ever to find more magistrates

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has released YouGov research today [3 March] that suggests staff who volunteer as magistrates can be ‘good for business’.

Legal, HR 3 March 2022

APSCo calls for Employment Bill changes to be announced in Queen’s Speech

With the pandemic delaying the announcement of legislative changes under the Employment Bill, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has called on the UK Government to ensure that this is announced in this year’s Queen’s Speech.

Legislation 3 March 2022

Hart joins Page Outsourcing as director

RPO specialist Page Outsourcing has appointed Jamie Hart as director of technology solutions.

Five firms kicked off Prompt Payment Code after failing to pay on time

Five major companies have been formally removed from the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) after failing to honour their commitments.

Access Group goes down under to acquire FastTrack

The Access Group is in discussions to make its second acquisition this year.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 3 March 2022

Ukrainian recruiter speaks of turning her attention to life-saving issues

Recruiter speaks exclusively with a Ukrainian recruiter for an international recruitment firm.

2 March 2022

Amoria Bond Group appoints Etherington CEO

The Amoria Bond Group has announced the appointment of David Etherington, former COO of NP Group (Networking People) and founder of consultancy and advisory company Saltwater, as its new CEO.
 

Cyber risk increased for businesses since Russian invasion of Ukraine

Businesses could be at a heightened risk of cyber attacks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a cyber-security expert has warned.

28 February 2022

Ilbak succeeds Holmes as global head HR at Equiti Group

Equiti Group has announced the appointment of Marta Ilbak (pictured) as global head of human resources.

PeopleHR, Accounting/Finance 28 February 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 28 FEBRUARY-4 MARCH 2022

This week’s appointments include: Acorn, CTP, Cushon, Frontline Recruitment, Heidrick & Struggles, Inploi, Leathwaite, Realm Recruit, Rowan Executive Search, Rutherford Cross, Solution Performance Resourcing

PeopleMarketing, Legal 28 February 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 FEBRUARY-4 MARCH 2022

This week’s new launches include: Activ People HR, Arctic Shores, Glu Recruit, Graphnet Health, HSQ Recruitment, HyreHub, Jackson Hogg, JobAdder, Premier Group Recruitment, SmartRecruiters

Recruiter’s HOT 100: HOT 10 Engineering/Technical/Science Recruiters

There are 21 technical/engineering specialists included in the Recruiter 2021 HOT 100, including three public sector-categorised built environment/technical recruiters.

Public sector, Oil & gas/Energy 28 February 2022

JSA Group makes pawfect bid for 6CATS

Accounting specialist JSA Group has today announced the acquisition of the 6CATS Group, a supplier of contractor management solutions to global recruitment agencies.

ContractsAccounting/Finance 17 February 2022

PE investment leads to 25% of M&A deals says BDO report

Private equity investment accounted for a quarter of all M&A deals with UK involvement in 2021, according to the newly published BDO’s M&A Review: Recruitment.

Contracts 17 February 2022

Turbulent year ahead for job market as employers strive to retain staff

In the last three months, nearly half of British workers have been restless and thought about leaving their current employer.

17 February 2022

Impellam launches global consultancy division Impellam Talent Consulting

Impellam, a global talent acquisition and managed workforce solutions provider, has launched its global consultancy division, Impellam Talent Consulting.

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