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Viral TikTok video sparks surge in the creative CV for Gen Z candidates

A Legally Blonde inspired TikTok has gone viral, and it’s transforming how Gen Z approaches job applications.

Creative/Digital/Media, HR, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 1 July 2025

Legislation

ERB amendment would require licensing authority to oversee umbrella firms

Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond plans to introduce an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB).

HR 30 June 2025

Contracts

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

HR and workforce management firm UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a US-based employee scheduling software provider.

Oil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, HR 30 June 2025

NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

People 26 June 2025

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

PeopleTransport & logistics, Banking/Financial services 26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 26 June 2025

Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

Legislation 13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

LegislationLegal, HR 13 June 2025

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

Legislation 12 June 2025

KCA Deutag takes on Weddell for global talent

Aberdeen-headquartered oil company KCA Deutag has appointed Pauline Weddell as head of global talent and mobility.

Engineering, HR 6 November 2015

Happy Finish brings in Broad for talent

Media production company Happy Finish has appointed Ryan Broad as chief talent officer.

IT/Telecoms, Creative/Digital/Media 6 November 2015

Eximius Energy appoints Smith for nuclear

Energy staffing specialist Eximius Energy has appointed Ben Smith as team leader to head up its new nuclear practice.

IT/Telecoms, Engineering 6 November 2015

Emric brings in Fjaestead in Stockholm

Stockholm-based software provider Emric AB has appointed Lisa Fjaestead as HR director.

IT/Telecoms, HR 6 November 2015

Davidson appoints Oldbury down under

Australian recruiter Davidson has appointed Ed Oldbury as national practice lead for government.

6 November 2015

Bullhorn takes on Holloway as director

Cloud-based customer relationship management solutions provider Bullhorn has appointed Nick Holloway as director of international professional services.

IT/Telecoms 6 November 2015

Balance Recruitment changes Skillern’s remit

Search consultancy Balance Recruitment has given senior consultant John Skillern a new remit covering senior appointments.

Executive search, HR 6 November 2015

AA appoints Morgans head of talent

The Automobile Association (AA) has appointed Craig Morgans as head of talent acquisition, learning and development.

HR 6 November 2015

FINANCIALS: Cross Country Healthcare reveals revenue increase

US recruiter Cross Country Healthcare has posted revenue of US$195.7m (£127.6) for the third quarter of this year.

HR 5 November 2015

FINANCIALS: CDI sees fall in revenue and operating loss

US engineering and IT recruiter CDI has announced a 17.3% decrease in revenue for the third quarter of this year, as compared to last year, and an operating loss of US$22.1m (£14.5m).

IT/Telecoms, Engineering 5 November 2015

Founders Davies and Swinstead step down from Parity Group board

Paul Davies and Philip Swinstead, founders of talent management business Parity Group, are to step down from the company’s board and leave the business.

IT/Telecoms 5 November 2015

FINANCIALS: Kelly Services announces mixed bag of results

US-listed global recruiter Kelly Services has announced a 51% year-on-year increase on earnings from operations, but a slight decrease in revenue for the third quarter of 2015.

5 November 2015

InterQuest appoints Eldridge CEO

IT, analytics and digital staffing specialist InterQuest Group has appointed Chris Eldridge as its new chief executive.

IT/Telecoms, Creative/Digital/Media 5 November 2015

FINANCIALS: US Team Health revenue rises

US doctor staffing firm Team Health has announced a 26.2% increased in year-on-year revenue in the last quarter.

4 November 2015

Health Carousel acquires Next Medical Staffing in the US

US nursing agency Health Carousel has acquired healthcare recruiter Next Medical Staffing. Both staffing firms are based in Ohio.

4 November 2015

SuccessFactors wins HR contract for BAT

Cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solution provider SuccessFactors has won a contract to standardise HR services for British American Tobacco’s 57,000 global employees.

IT/Telecoms, HR 4 November 2015

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