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

Unemployment falls to 43-year low, but EU national numbers also down

UK unemployment has fallen to levels not seen for 40 years, according to official figures.

14 August 2018

Southend is the way for jobs in Essex

A customer service business is set to create 200 new jobs in Southend, Essex.

Recruiter helps rescue Lucky kitten from catastrophic situation

A recruiter in Australia may have saved the life of a furry interloper after discovering it trapped inside a wall cavity for more than 24 hours.

Lighter Side 14 August 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 13-17 AUGUST 2018

This week’s launches include: Change Group, CV-Library, First Advantage, GradTouch, InfoSec Search, Meraki Talent, MERJE, Sigmar, Smart Solutions, SmashFly Technologies, SSQ

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Social recruiting September 2018

From sponsoring fast cars and charity bikes, to hearing from gold medallists and picking up awards, you’ve been showing the best side of recruitment…

Lighter Side 14 August 2018
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Get with the programme

Taking programmatic to the next level

Marketing & Sales, IT/Telecoms 13 August 2018
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PeopleScout’s Affinix aids recruitment technology integration

PeopleScout's Affinix technology is helping recruiters understand AI.

13 August 2018
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Pod Talent’s Bertin uses lessons learnt in new role

Building strong relationships with agencies has helped Danone to maximise added value from the agencies it has worked with.

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Staffing needs clash with longer-term strategies

Constant demands to fill vacanices leave resourcers juggling long-term needs.

13 August 2018

Medical recruiter employee wins £8k at employment tribunal

A recruitment agency employee, whose manager suggested she may be faking symptoms of anxiety and depression, has won more than £8k at an employment tribunal.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 13 August 2018

Pilot wanted for secret Area 51 mission

A US private defence contractor is seeking candidates for a role at Area 51 – a top secret US government site located in the Nevada desert.

New private hospital in Birmingham to create 250 jobs

The construction of a new private hospital in Birmingham is to create 250 new jobs.

APPOINTMENTS: 13-17 AUGUST 2018

This week’s appointments include: Eames Partnership, GTMC, Howgate Sable, idibu, Marlin Hawk Group, Retail Executives, Spengler Fox

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 13-17 AUGUST 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: ClearStar, greenbean by NRG, Jupiter Advertising, Quattro Group, Sparks Careers, Trust Tech

Recruiters warned of need to prepare for possible IR35 extension

Recruiters have been urged not to “sit on their hands” and get on with preparing for the possible extension of off-payroll working rules into the private sector.

10 August 2018
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