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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25-29 JULY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Acorn, APSCo, Bobcheck, Digitas, Harper Fox Partners, Tiger Recruitment

Oakleaf Partnership launches in the US

Specialist HR, reward and payroll recruitment and executive search business Oakleaf Partnership is to launch in the US, creating two managing director roles.

Skills shortages could cost UK economy £30bn a year

Labour and skills shortages risk significant damage to the UK economy, reducing our productivity and ability to invest, grow and raise wages sustainably.

18 July 2022

Core-Asset Consulting shakes up board to speed growth strategy

Finance sector recruitment specialist Core-Asset Consulting has announced several key promotions in a boardroom shake-up which “underpins an ambitious growth strategy”.

Rosser appointed non-exec director on GLAA board

Keith Rosser (pictured) is one of two new non-executive directors on the Gangmasters Labour Abuse and Authority board, it was announced last week.

People 18 July 2022

BT to grow digital talent by nearly 3,000 to 6,300

BT has announced plans to grow its in-house digital talent resource to 6,300 people, from 3,500 at the start of the financial year.

Parliament approves draft legislation to supply agency workers during strikes

Members of Parliament voted 284 to 202 yesterday [11 July 2022] after a fierce debate to approve draft legislation allowing recruitment agencies to supply workers during strikes.

Legislation 12 July 2022

Pegasus acquires stake in renewables recruiter Veritas

Leeds-based recruitment agency Pegasus Search & Selection has acquired a 50% stake in Veritas Recruitment Solutions, strengthening the offering of both companies in the renewable energy sector.

Funding from Santander helps BOSS Professional Services expand in Europe/Africa

Recruitment firm BOSS Professional Services has unveiled plans to expand its business in the renewable energy sector in Europe and Africa following funding from Santander UK.

CitySprint sends the call out for 550 new couriers

Same day distribution company CitySprint is looking for 550 additional couriers across the UK, with the business focusing primarily on those with small and large vans.

Transport & logistics 12 July 2022

REC FEST 2022: Boorman advises recruiters during turbulent times

Talent acquisition professionals can expect “a rollercoaster ride for the next few years”.

11 July 2022

Hays ‘works for your tomorrow’ today

Global recruiter Hays has unveiled a major repositioning and staff restructure to meet “significant changes to the world of work”.

11 July 2022

Recruiter ‘wrong’ to have left with LinkedIn business contacts

Where does the law stand with LinkedIn contacts made at a previous employer's business?

Legal 11 July 2022

Digital strategy aims to transform healthcare workforce

The government has launched the national digital workforce strategy in health and social care.

APPOINTMENTS: 11-15 JULY 2022

This week’s appointments include: EML Payments, Franklin Fitch, Heidrick & Struggles, Tempest Resourcing

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 11-15 JULY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Finite Group, Randstad

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