Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

Aspiring pilots can apply to join fully-funded training programme

Jet2.com has announced the launch of a fully-funded pilot training programme, giving up to 60 aspiring pilots the opportunity to fly for the airline without having to self-fund.

Health-related resignations on the rise in the UK

Almost one in five (18%) businesses in the UK have seen health-related resignations among their staff in the last three months, a new report from Totaljobs has revealed.

13 May 2025

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

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

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

Hirers shrug off concerns about economy

Employers are shrugging off their concerns about the prospects for the UK economy by accelerating their plans to hire, according to the latest REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) JobsOutlook report.

Marketing, Transport & logistics 24 October 2018

The Works helps consultants to support troubled temps

The 2017 suicide of a contract worker working with The Works Recruitment in Leeds has led to a company initiative to train its consultants on identifying and supporting troubled temps.

23 October 2018

ARZ loses GLAA licence

Southampton recruiter ARZ Management has had its Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) licence revoked for several serious violations.

23 October 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 22-26 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Acton Banks, First Recruitment Group, JSA, Red Berry Recruitment, Talascend

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s launches include: MERJE, RedWigWam

Smitheram seeks to win back Scrabble championship

Recruiter caught up with former World Scrabble champion and recruiter Brett Smitheram as he prepared for the attempt to win back his title this year.

Engage Technology secures funding for overseas expansion

Vendor management provider Engage Technology Partners has secured £5m in new investment to help fund an overseas expansion.

IT/Telecoms 22 October 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 22-26 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: BIE Executive, Cpl Resources, IIC Partners, Metro Bank, Source Technology, 10x Psychology, Thomas International, Uniting Ambition

Chicken-catching firm to close after losing GLAA licence

A UK chicken-catching business will have to close down within weeks after having its Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) licence revoked.

Agriculture 22 October 2018

FINANCIALS: ManpowerGroup sees slight drop in revenue

ManpowerGroup has reported a slight drop in year-on-year revenue for the third quarter.

Financials 22 October 2018
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