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.

International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

Legislation 15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Social media exit won’t hit recruitment, says Wetherspoons

Wetherspoons doesn’t think it will regret removing social media from its recruitment marketing mix.

18 April 2018

Demand for local Saudi talent on the increase, says Hays

Hays is reporting increased demand for its services to source local talent in Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom makes progress with its Saudi Vision 2030 programme.

FINANCIALS: RTC Group confident of its trading prospects

RTC Group is trading well, according to a company statement released ahead of its annual general meeting today.

Canine critics queue up for chance to become news hound

A dog-friendly travel company has been inundated with applications for a canine critic to carry out property reviews.

REC appoints CBI’s Carberry CEO

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has appointed a former recruiter as its new CEO.

People 17 April 2018

Industry gives cautious reaction to unemployment fall

Unemployment has fallen to levels not seen since the year Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac, Microsoft was founded and Monty Python and the Holy Grail hit cinemas.

Retail, Public sector 17 April 2018

FINANCIALS: US ClearStar reveals rise in revenues

US background checking firm ClearStar has seen revenues rise 11% year-on-year, according to its 2017 results.

US brewer seeks beer expert for UK opening

If you know your beer and fancy getting paid for tasting it, then we might have the perfect job for you.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 16-20 APRIL 2018

This week’s launches include: Airport Placements Ltd, Airswift, Arctic Shores, Berwick Partners, Coresco, GBG, Heidrick & Struggles, HR Certification Institute, Insight Global, Microdec

Social recruiting May 2018

Social recruiting May 2018

Some of you have being having a great time going around and around, bouncing up and down and singing about your success…

Lighter Side 16 April 2018
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Video-led interviewing

The latest megatrend or still to get going?

New planned LinkedIn payments have recruiters over a barrel

A recruiter has accused LinkedIn of having him by the “short and curlies” due to planned changes the professional network is making to its payment terms.

16 April 2018

Sector Barometer shows signs of optimism for industry

Most recruiters are hitting or exceeding their targets, according to the latest Sector Barometer.

16 April 2018

More robust NHS workforce planning needed, finds Healthier Recruitment research

The NHS needs better workforce planning to move away from relying on a short-term approach to recruiting staff.

Public sector, Social care 16 April 2018

Workforce Staffing helps ex-Toys R Us staff back to work

Dozens of staff facing unemployment, following the closure of the Toys R Us Coventry distribution centre, have been helped back into work by local recruiter Workforce Staffing.

Transport & logistics, HR 16 April 2018
Rishi Kapadia

Start-up of the Month: Reecru

Rishi Kapadia has launched Reecru, an online agency providing traditional recruitment agency services through specialist freelance recruiters.

New to Market 16 April 2018
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