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.

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.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

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

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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

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

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

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Matthew Morehead

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Matthew Morehead

Jobboard Finder signs 400 deals worldwide

Job board encyclopaedia Jobboard Finder has signed deals with 400 job boards around the world, according to the company.
IT/Telecoms 20 January 2016

de Poel health+care wins CCS framework place

Healthcare sector temporary workforce management provider de Poel health+care has been awarded a place on the government’s Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 7 framework.
IT/Telecoms, Public sector 20 January 2016

Active Staffing Services buys Blass Employment in the US

New York-headquartered temporary staffing provider Active Staffing Services has acquired Manhattan-based industrial sector temp agency Blass Employment Corporation.

Thoughts from… February 2016

Thoughts from… February 2016
20 January 2016

Soundbites February 2016

Soundbites February 2016
19 January 2016

Hayes appointed to apprenticeship board

Compass Group resourcing & development director Melanie Hayes has been appointed today to a UK Apprenticeship Delivery Board, the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has announced.

18 January 2016

Jail for Lithuanian gangmasters who kept trafficked workers in appalling conditions

Two Lithuanian men were each jailed for three years and six months on Friday [15 January] for their part in trafficking two men and forcing them to work.
Industrial/Manufacturing 18 January 2016

Robert Walters promotes Daubeney to deputy CEO

International recruiter Robert Walters has promoted Giles Daubeney to deputy chief executive.
18 January 2016

Textkernel launches Jobfeed in the UK

Dutch HR technology provider Textkernel has launched its lead generation tool Jobfeed in the UK.
IT/Telecoms, HR 18 January 2016

Syft app helps recruit hospitality staff

Syft, an app that helps recruit hospitality staff, has been launched this month.
IT/Telecoms 18 January 2016

New Directions launches commercial recruitment services division

Welsh recruitment and training provider New Directions has launched a commercial recruitment services division.

Glassdoor offers job search function

Jobs and recruiting marketplace Glassdoor has launched a new job search function that will include company ratings alongside adverts.
IT/Telecoms 18 January 2016

Discovering Digital World launches events

Discovering Digital World, a partnership of youth charity Young Scot and Skills Development Scotland’s online careers information service My World of Work, has launched a series of interactive events to help young people in Scotland pursue a career in digital technology.

Adecco launches 2016’s Win4Youth charity programme

Global HR solutions provider Adecco Group has launched its 2016 Win4Youth charity fundraising programme.
18 January 2016

Oracle looks for cloud talent in recruitment drive

Oracle is to recruit 1,400 cloud sales professionals across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
IT/Telecoms 15 January 2016
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