People

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

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

Creative/Digital/Media, HR 28 May 2025
People

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

27 May 2025
Legislation

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

Engineering, Construction & property, Industrial/Manufacturing, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 27 May 2025

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Social care, Engineering 27 May 2025

Key executive appointments for ManpowerGroup

Global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup has announced two key executive appointments aimed to accelerate its strategic growth and transformation agenda.

People 27 May 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, Madison Berkeley, The Education Network

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 27 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Kyloe Partners

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 27 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, itris X, ManpowerGroup

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, Industrial/Manufacturing 27 May 2025

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 27 May 2025

Recruitment director fired for alleged fraud

A recruitment agency director has been fired ahead of appearing in court charged with fraudulently claiming more than £370k from his employer.

People 3 April 2018

Hudson appoints new CEO and finalises sale of operations

Jeffrey Eberwein has been appointed CEO at Hudson as the global talent solutions firm completes the sale of its recruitment and talent management operations in Europe and Asia Pacific.

FinancialsExecutive search, HR 3 April 2018

Dutch recruiter YoungCapital’s spoof spliff

A Dutch recruitment agency, who announced last week it was trialling the offer of a joint or a shot of alcohol in a bid to get candidates to relax at interview, has admitted the story was an April Fool’s joke.

Lighter Side 3 April 2018

Embellishing the truth – the lies candidates tell

Have you ever come across a horse-hating candidate or one that’s lied about the extent of their culinary or internet skills?

Lighter Side 3 April 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 3-6 APRIL 2018

This week’s appointments include: Henderson Scott, Holmes Noble, SmashFly Technologies, SRi

PeopleMarketing, Oil & gas/Energy 3 April 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-6 APRIL 2018

This week’s contracts & deals include: Amrop, Brazen, Havas People, JVP Group, Katon Direct, Miramar Global, Redthread, Woodburn Mann

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 3 April 2018

Preparation is key at interview, not a joint or alcohol

Offering candidates a joint isn’t the best way to get them to relax at interview.

29 March 2018

GLAA arrests man in Croydon on suspicion of modern slavery offences

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority modern slavery officers have arrested one man, and are supporting six potential victims, following a search of a house in Croydon, South London.

LegislationConstruction & property 29 March 2018

Dog-friendly travel company seeks pawsome canine critic candidate

Do you have a discerning dog that’s currently between roles? We have the pawfect role for them.

Lighter SideTransport & logistics, Hospitality/Leisure 29 March 2018

Criminal justice charity Only Connect is final shortlisted Recruiter charity

In the last of our list of shortlisted charities for Recruiter’s Charity of the Year 2018, today we showcase Only Connect.

Charity & not-for-profit 28 March 2018

ASA dismisses complaint against Morson job ad

The Advertising Standards Authority has not upheld a complaint against a job advert for a lead systems engineer placed by technical recruiter Morson International, which a complainant claimed was misleading.

Engineering 28 March 2018

Employers still uncertain about hiring, says JobsOutlook

Employer confidence in the UK economy is showing no signs of improvement, according to the latest ‘JobsOutlook’ survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

28 March 2018

Jobseekers get a shot at a new role with YoungCapital

A recruitment agency in the Netherlands has hit upon a rather unusual approach to get candidates to relax at interview – by offering them a joint or shot of alcohol.

Lighter SideGraduates/Apprentices/School leavers, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 28 March 2018

MAC considers full impact of EEA migration on the UK

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is currently assessing the full impact of European Economic Area migration on the UK.

Legislation 28 March 2018

Contractor wins IR35 appeal case against HMRC

A construction contractor has successfully won an IR35 appeal case against HM Revenue & Customs.

LegislationConstruction & property 27 March 2018

Recruiters urged to protect candidates against sexual harassment

Recruiters have been urged to protect their candidates by ensuring they are placed with reputable clients.

LegislationHR 27 March 2018

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