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.

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

ContractsHR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June. 

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

People 27 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 22-26 JULY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Eastward Partners, Press & Associates

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 JULY 2024

This week’s new launches include: Senovo IT, Springpod, Zodeq

Industry trade bodies give cautious welcome to employment bills

Recruitment industry leaders welcomed in general the 40 draft laws and ambitious growth agenda referenced in yesterday’s [Wednesday 17 July 2024] King’s Speech.

Legislation 18 July 2024

Specialists raise concerns on applying ‘exploitation’ term to professional freelancers

Neither the anti-tax avoidance red flag of the UK’s off-payroll working rules nor umbrella companies surfaced in the King’s Speech yesterday [17 July 2024].

Legislation 18 July 2024

Industry bodies welcome announcement on investing in skills

The new Labour government’s emphasis in the King’s Speech yesterday on building skills for future Britain was applauded by many, seen in the context of it providing a foundation for the sharpened focus on economic and industrial growth.

US Alvarez & Marsal launches A&M Search after acquiring London-based Wilkinson Partners

US-based global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has acquired London-headquartered executive search firm Wilkinson Partners.

Impact on employment and recruitment expected in King’s Speech

King Charles III is set to give the King’s Speech, outlining the UK government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary season, later this morning [17 July 2024] at the State Opening of Parliament.

NRG and Greenbean announce key promotions at the top

Talent acquisition and recruitment process outsourcing organisations NRG and Greenbean have unveiled a series of pivotal promotions within their senior leadership team.

OPINION: AI WITHOUT HI WON’T WORK

In an exclusive to Recruiter, the CEO of Mastermind Consulting and managing partner of Elite Leaders says AI without human intelligence will fail.

PeopleIT/Telecoms, HR 17 July 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 15-19 JULY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: In2Dialog

Metric Search secures BGF investment to drive US growth

Specialist recruitment company Metric Search has secured a multi-million-pound investment from BGF, a major growth capital investor in the UK and Ireland.

Co-op first retailer to publish socioeconomic pay-gap report

The UK’s largest consumer co-operative, Co-op, has published its first socioeconomic pay-gap report highlighting the difference in pay between colleagues from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Retail 15 July 2024

FINANCIALS: Norman Broadbent profits down but company positive

Executive search and interim management firm Norman Broadbent has announced net fee income of £4.5m, down 14% from H1 2023 and up 36% on H1 2022 in its unaudited trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2024, or H1 2024.

Ex-Eximius CEO launches PE firm Recruitment Portfolio model

Recruitment Portfolio (RP), an investment firm specialising in the recruitment sector, has launched a new partnership model.

New to Market 15 July 2024

Bath is tops in the UK to find night-shift workers

Ever wondered where the highest percentage of night-shift workers in the UK can be found?

15 July 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 15-19 JULY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Cezanne

PeopleIT/Telecoms, HR 15 July 2024
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