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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”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 19 May 2025

Contracts

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.

Retail, Transport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality/Leisure 19 May 2025

Legislation

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.

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.

ContractsSocial care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

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.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 15 May 2025

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.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

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.

People 14 May 2025

Atkins merger a game changer for engineering recruitment, says Matchtech MD

The head of a technical recruiter has spoken to Beth Castle about concerns for recruitment within engineering and technical sectors following the news that the UK's largest engineering and design consultancy Atkins is to be acquired by Canada’s SNC-Lavalin in a £2.1bn deal.

ContractsEngineering, Construction & property 27 April 2017

Technology tools showcased at event to find the right talent

Using technology to analyse candidates’ facial micro expressions is one of the latest tools available to recruiters seeking the right candidates for their roles, a London audience heard on Wednesday (26 April) at an event hosted by a recruitment process outsourcing firm. DeeDee Doke reports...

Creative/Digital/Media 27 April 2017

FINANCIALS: Positive news from Harvey Nash and Servoca

Revenue is on the rise at Harvey Nash, while Servoca has seen a “positive start” to its financial year.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive search 27 April 2017

Morson Group sponsors big hitter at this weekend’s boxing bout

A boxer sponsored by technical, rail and engineering recruiter Morson Group is to fight on the undercard of this Saturday’s world heavyweight title bout between IBF champion Anthony Joshua and former champ Wladimir Klitschko.

Lighter SideTransport & logistics, Engineering 27 April 2017

Recruiters give muted response to Labour’s plans for the NHS

Recruiters have given a muted welcome to Labour’s plans for a pay rise for NHS workers and to require trusts to legislate to ensure safe staffing levels.

LegislationHealthcare/Medical 26 April 2017

BBC makes progress on agency staff spend, says NAO report

The National Audit Office says it needs the BBC to publish the amount it spends on freelancers and agency staff over a prolonged period to conduct a full assessment of BBC staff expenditure.

Marketing & Sales, Creative/Digital/Media 26 April 2017

McDonald’s staff prefer zero-hours over fixed-term contracts

McDonald's is to give its UK staff the choice of working fixed hours or having zero-hours contracts.

LegislationRetail, Hospitality/Leisure 26 April 2017

FCSA accuses HMRC of software malfunction with tax returns

The FCSA has claimed HM Revenue & Custom’s software is stopping freelancers and contractors who work through personal service companies (PSCs) from submitting an online tax return.

26 April 2017

Unosquare creates 100 jobs in Belfast by 2019

Oregon-based software development company Unosquare is to create 100 new jobs by the end of 2019 through a new Belfast-based engineering centre.

Engineering, Banking/Financial services 26 April 2017

Conduct risk assessments for candidates or face negligence claims

Recruiters should conduct risk assessments ahead of placing candidates in exotic environments or face cases being brought for a breach of duty of care due to an increased risk of contracting malaria.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 25 April 2017

FINANCIALS: Randstad pleased with “positive” 2017

Randstad says it has started 2017 on a “positive” note, with gross profit climbing 6.4% year-on-year in Q1 2017.

FinancialsCreative/Digital/Media 25 April 2017

Recruitment is most connected industry on LinkedIn

Recruitment professionals are more connected on LinkedIn than people working in any other industry sector, according to data from the professional network.

Rec-to-rec 25 April 2017

FINANCIALS: Heidrick & Struggles sees revenue up 7.6%

Heidrick & Struggles has seen revenue climb 7.6% year-on-year amid “solid” growth for its executive search business.

FinancialsExecutive search 25 April 2017

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 24-28 APRIL 2017

Contracts and deals for week of 24-28 April 2017

ContractsEngineering, Construction & property 25 April 2017

Kandidate eyes European expansion after RiseHigh buy

Shoreditch-based HR tech firm Kandidate, which finds top talent for start-ups, is eyeing European expansion following its acquisition of talent matching platform RiseHigh.

ContractsHR 24 April 2017

ARC’s IR35 letter used as evidence in Finance Bill enquiry

The UK Treasury Select Committee is to use a recent letter by the Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC) detailing concerns about new IR35 public sector rules as evidence when MPs consider aspects of the Finance Bill 2017 this week.

Legislation 24 April 2017

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