Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

27 May 2025

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Key executive appointments for ManpowerGroup

Global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup has announced two key executive appointments aimed to accelerate its strategic growth and transformation agenda.

People 27 May 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, The Education Network

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Kyloe Partners

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 27 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: itris X, ManpowerGroup

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

Trinity Bridge expands in Central Europe, appoints MD for Germany

Hospitality specialist executive search firm Trinity Bridge is expanding its operations in Central Europe with the appointment of Stephanie Watzek.

Demica provides HeadFirst Global new $400m funding source for Impellam Group

Fintech company Demica has enabled a new $400m (£306m) trade receivables securitisation for HeadFirst Global, funded by Barclays, supporting March 2024’s acquisition of Impellam Group through structuring, distribution and reporting. 

ContractsIT/Telecoms 12 September 2024

NRG appoints Dalziel to move forward with digital transformation

Newcastle-headquartered recruiter NRG has appointed Craig Dalziel as head of tech & digital recruitment.

Driver61 launches recruitment platform Fluidjobs for motorsport industry

Driver61, a multi-faceted motorsport company, has launched FluidJobs.com, a specialist recruitment platform for the motorsport industry.

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Pendrago empowers firms on the world stage

Employment and compliance brand Pendragon offers Employer of Record services worldwide.

HR 10 September 2024
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Government-funded Recruiter Apprenticeship launches

A new Recruiter Apprenticeship is funded by the government and available to all recruitment businesses.

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REC wants the voice of flexible workers to be heard

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has launched a campaign to highlight flexible work in the UK.

10 September 2024
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Social recruiting September/October 2024

Recruitment organisations continue to work with partners and charities to make a real difference since the last edition Recruiter

HMRC dismisses highest number of employees for gross misconduct

Dismissals for gross misconduct at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are at a five-year high, The Daily Telegraph has reported.

Public sector, HR 9 September 2024

Asda offers work experience to students with special educational needs

Asda has expanded its Supported Internship Programme, now offering year-long work experience placements to over 70 students with learning disabilities or learning difficulties.

Stafforce announces major investment in UK expansion

Recruitment specialist Stafforce, part of Nicholas Associates Group (NAG), is opening seven new hubs across the UK, with a focus on expanding its presence in the South.

New to MarketExecutive search, HR 9 September 2024

Populus Select supports Wade Construction Management Consultants in sourcing talent worldwide

Recruitment firm Populus Select and Wade Construction Management Consultants have formed a strategic partnership to enhance specialist advanced construction projects worldwide.

Hercules Site Services raises £8m for further growth in UK construction sector

AIM-listed Hercules Site Services, a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure sector, has raised around £8m by way of a Placing and Subscription.

Specialist search firms merge to create Taylor Birchwood

Taylor Bennett and Birchwood Knight are merging to create new international search firm Taylor Birchwood.

Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa grows Partner Practice Group in London

Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) has expanded its Partner Practice Group in London.

Cybersecurity recruiter LT Harper buys APT

London-headquartered cybersecurity recruitment consultancy LT Harper has acquired eDiscovery recruitment firm APT.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 3 September 2024

US Lightcast acquires talent intelligence provider Stratigens

UK-based talent intelligence provider Stratigens has been acquired by Lightcast, a provider of trusted global labour market data, analytics and expert guidance with headquarters in Moscow, Idaho in the US.

ContractsExecutive search 3 September 2024
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