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.

13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, 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.

12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

China deal could create 25k jobs in nuclear power

EDF Energy has reached an agreement with China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) for a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point, Somerset, which could create 25,000 jobs, the BBC reports.

Daimler offers internships to refugees

German luxury car manufacturer Daimler has opened its doors to refugees, setting up a paid internship programme in partnership with the German Federal Employment Agency and the Stuttgart Job Centre.

FINANCIALS: Robert Half International reports income and revenue rise

US professional consultancy and staffing firm Robert Half International has reported a third quarter net income of US$97m (£63m) up from $85m in the same period last year.
22 October 2015

FINANCIALS: TrueBlue sees revenue up 8%

US blue-collar recruiter TrueBlue has seen year-on-year revenue increase 8%, according to the firm’s Q3 results.

Performance criteria essential for diversity, Cable tells recruiters

Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable this morning warned that performance criteria, measurements and benchmarks are critical to understanding if organisations are making any progress towards greater diversity & inclusiveness (D&I).
22 October 2015

FINANCIALS: ManpowerGroup posts fall in earnings and revenue

Global recruiter ManpowerGroup has seen year-on-year net earnings fall along with revenues, according to the company’s Q3 results.
22 October 2015

Chemtest and Bedeck create new jobs in Northern Ireland

New jobs in Northern Ireland are being created by Chemtest Ireland and Bedeck, with support from regional development agency Invest Northern Ireland.

LinkedIn launches raft of recruitment products at Talent Connect

Professional networking platform LinkedIn is to launch LinkedIn Referrals, a new employee referrals programme.

Volt appoints Dean president and CEO

Volt Information Sciences, an international provider of staffing and information technology infrastructure services, has appointed Michael Dean as president and chief executive.
IT/Telecoms 21 October 2015

Xactly partners with CEB

Xactly, provider of cloud-based incentive solutions, and best practice insight and technology company CEB, are partnering to bring sales intelligence and best practices to businesses around the world.
IT/Telecoms 21 October 2015

Hays partners with Australian job board SEEK

Global recruiter Hays has partnered with Australian-based job board SEEK, one of the largest job boards in the Asia-Pacific region.
IT/Telecoms 21 October 2015

Harrington Starr signs up with Sonovate

Finance and technology recruiter Harrington Starr has implemented Sonovate’s contract finance solution to support its growing contract recruitment book.
IT/Telecoms 21 October 2015

Flo Software Solutions signs with two recruiters

Temporary recruitment software provider Flo has signed deals with two recruitment agencies.
IT/Telecoms 21 October 2015

Cross Country Healthcare buys Mediscan in US

US healthcare staffing specialist Cross Country Healthcare is to acquire Mediscan, Mediscan Diagnostic Services and Mediscan Nursing Staffing, which provides temporary workers to the healthcare and education sectors.
Education, Life sciences 21 October 2015

Mike Smith steps down from SThree

Mike Smith has stepped down as managing partner for UK & Ireland at international recruiter SThree.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 20 October 2015

Jo Hand launches new agency following liquidation

The founder of Jo Hand Recruitment has launched a new agency after her business was forced into liquidation due to the recent closure of the SSI steel plant in Redcar.
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