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.

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Take a Netwalk on the kind side

A walk organised by TEAM raised awareness of isolation, as well as money for charity.

7 May 2025

Analytics functions to merge into single workforce intelligence organisation

What will talent intelligence look like in the future?

7 May 2025
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Redefining the role of humans at work

Talent leaders are in the midst of redefining work that will be “more pro-human than in any other point in human history”.

7 May 2025
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Social recruiting: May/June 2025

Whether you’ve been trekking up a hill, making a team look brill, donating chocs to fill [a foodbank] or walking a mill-ion steps, you lot have been busy!

APPOINTMENTS: 5-9 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Zellis

PeopleIT/Telecoms, HR 6 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 5-9 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firmus Consulting

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Heidrick & Struggles, Matrix, ProdigyPB, Project Brains

Students learn how to spot labour exploitation in the workplace

Students from an East Midlands college are to benefit from practical sessions designed to improve their knowledge of modern slavery and labour exploitation in the workplace.

Recruiter Smitheram misses out on regaining Scrabble title

Recruiter and former world Scrabble champion Brett Smitheram narrowly missed out on regaining his title this past weekend.

Lighter Side 29 October 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 29 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Douglas Scott, ePayMe, Escape Recruitment Services, Hamlyn Williams, Nigel Wright Group, TeamJobs, VMAGROUP

CONTRACTS: 29 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts include: Cielo, ERSG, La Fosse Associates, NGA Human Resources, Safeway Contractors, SmartRecruiters, VONQ

NEW TO THE MARKET: 29 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Corclaim, Future Resume, Gi Group, Randstad With Heart, Real-Time Executives, SmartCRM, Urtle, wander

Apprentice levy drives trend for upskilling rather than for hiring

Employers are increasingly using apprenticeships as a way to upskill existing staff rather than to bring new entrants into their organisations, according to those responsible for training and placing apprentices with employers.

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Adzuna acquires technology platform Work In Startups

Global job search engine Adzuna has acquired Work In Startups, a jobs platform focused on the UK’s growing technology sector.

IT/Telecoms 26 October 2018

Sales professionals top snooze charts

With the clocks due to go back this weekend, perhaps it is time for all you hard-driving sales professionals to top up on your sleep by having a well-earned lie in.

Lighter SideSales, HR 26 October 2018

Couple receive first ever ASBO for rogue employers

A man and a woman convicted of supplying illegal workers to food factories have been served with the first ever use of an ASBO for rogue employers.  Under the terms of their Labour Market Enforcement Orders (LMEOs), Sabina Gaina and Badar Hayat, from Leicester, must adhere to strict controls on employing workers in the future.  The LMEO will be in force for two years.

Industrial/Manufacturing 26 October 2018

Some groups missing out in labour market, says EHRC report

Some groups continue to be disadvantaged when it comes to employment and the labour market according to a report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, despite overall employment having risen, with six in ten people aged over 16 in employment and unemployment having fallen overall.

25 October 2018

More action needed to Ban the Box after report reveals ‘slow progress’

Urgent action is needed to stop employers asking candidates about criminal records at the initial application form stage, according to the co-director of a national charity that supports people with criminal convictions, after a report found that progress to ban the practice has been slow.

Not all doom and gloom on the high street, says recruiter

You could be forgiven for thinking that it is all doom and gloom for recruiters on the the high street, with Debenhams announcing today that it is looking to close up to 50 stores with the potential loss of 4,000 jobs.

Retail 25 October 2018

Government targets modern slavery with car-wash Kitemark scheme

Car washes are to be given a Kitemark-style scheme in an attempt to crack down on modern slavery.

25 October 2018
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Randstad looks to digital strategy to drive future growth

The chief executive of international staffing giant Randstad has highlighted the importance of the company’s digital strategy in driving its future growth.

24 October 2018

Yodel launches ‘everyday hero’ recruitment campaign

Independent parcel carrier Yodel has launched a national recruitment campaign that showcases ‘everyday heroes’ among its current employees.

Transport & logistics 24 October 2018

Staffing app ROTA set to expand after £1.8m investment

Staffing app ROTA has closed its latest funding round with £1.8m investment.

Hospitality/Leisure 24 October 2018
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