Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

ContractsHR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

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

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

People 27 May 2025

US Chassis Brakes takes up Cornerstone’s software

Vehicle braking system manufacturer Chassis Brakes International has adopted US-based talent management software provider Cornerstone’s suite of products.

US PrideStaff appoints Hale CIO

US small and medium enterprise-focused staffing firm PrideStaff has appointed Rob Hale as chief information officer to oversee its IT operations.
IT/Telecoms 10 November 2015

US Accountable Healthcare Staffing appoints Little

US healthcare recruiter Accountable Healthcare Staffing has appointed Kevin Little as chief executive, effective 9 November.
Public sector 10 November 2015

US Workplace Staffing Solutions sued over gender violation

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is suing a Louisiana-based staffing company for alleged sexual discrimination.
Industrial/Manufacturing 10 November 2015

Japan changes grad recruitment rules for 2nd year

The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, has announced plans to change graduate recruitment rules for the second year running.
10 November 2015

Randstad Canada appoints Julien CEO

Randstad Canada has appointed Marc-Étienne Julien as chief executive, a newly created position for the Canadian operations, effective immediately.
Executive search 9 November 2015

Twitter implements new diversity measures after employee criticism

Twitter is to implement a raft of measures aimed at improving diversity among its workforce after it came under fire from an employee about its approach to diversity.

Hays opens new Abu Dhabi office

Global recruiter Hays has launched an oil & gas contracting division and opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, according to Thompson Reuters’ local publication Zawya.
Engineering 9 November 2015

BrightHR launches cloud-based solution for SMEs

People management software provider BrightHR has launched a new cloud-based HR solution specifically for small and medium enterprises.
IT/Telecoms, HR 9 November 2015

Baker Tilly becomes RSM in the UK

Consulting firm Baker Tilly has adopted the name RSM in the UK, uniting under a common brand with RSM audit, tax and consulting firms across the world.
IT/Telecoms 9 November 2015

APSCo launches in Germany

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has extended its international footprint by launching in Germany.
9 November 2015

Stafforce Personnel appoints Gainsford CEO

Talent management firm Stafforce Personnel has appointed Lisa Gainsford as its new chief executive.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 6 November 2015

Sheffield Haworth makes senior appointments

Sheffield Haworth has made two senior appointments.

PM’s office appoints Zahawi apprentice adviser

The Prime Minister David Cameron has appointed Nadhim Zahawi as his new adviser on apprentices.
6 November 2015

Monster promotes two top execs

Global job board Monster has promoted Mark Stoever from chief operating officer to president.
IT/Telecoms 6 November 2015

Macildowie makes several appointments

Midlands-based recruiter Macildowie has appointed several recruitment consultants.
6 November 2015
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