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.

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.

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

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

ARC asks Chancellor to reinstate VAT concession for staffing agencies

The Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC) has this week sent a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposing the reinstatement of the VAT Staff Hire Concession.

Landmark HS2 train contracts awarded to JV to support 2,500 UK jobs

Contracts to build Britain’s next generation of high-speed trains are set to support 2,500 jobs across the UK.

Emirates Group looks to recruit 500+ IT roles to support air travel demand

Dubai-based international aviation company the Emirates Group is looking to hire more than 500 IT professionals in the next six months.

Manufacturing firm Essity works with RefuAid to find work for asylum claimers

A Northumberland-based hygiene and health product firm is working with RefuAid, a charitable organisation that works to find employment opportunities for people who have claimed asylum in the UK.

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 DECEMBER 2021

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley, Heidrick & Struggles, Impellam Group, iSource Group, Keystream, Petroplan, Procurement Heads, VIQU

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 6-10 DECEMBER 2021

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Hinterview, Morgan McKinley

NEW TO THE MARKET: 6-10 DECEMBER 2021

This week’s new launches include: Oliver James

Chairman of Brewster Partners quits following media investigation

The non-executive chairman of a South Yorkshire recruitment agency has quit after a media investigation revealed it was reported to HM Revenue & Customs over allegations of furlough fraud, The Times newspaper has reported.

D&I remains top priority for in-house recruiters

Strategic workforce planning, internal mobility and onboarding were among the priorities getting increased attention from in-house recruiters this year, according to the FIRM’s Annual Membership Survey 2021-22.

2 December 2021

MCG Group acquires RP International as cornerstone of technology division

The MCG Group has welcomed RP International (RPI) into the group as the cornerstone acquisition for its technology division.

DigiSource becomes subsidiary of Join Talent

Recruitment insourcing business Join Talent has acquired embedded talent provider DigiSource.

Experienced recruiter Kirkpatrick heads up Gojob in the UK

Gojob, a digital temporary recruitment agency, has officially launched in the UK.

New to Market 1 December 2021

Government ‘call for evidence’ on role of umbrella companies

The government has called this week for evidence on the role that umbrella companies play in the market, and how they interact with the tax and employment rights systems.

Legislation 1 December 2021

Labour shortage will hit economy hard in next 5-6 years says economist

The biggest constraint on growth in the UK is a labour shortage, a behavioural economist has warned.

Social care, Life sciences 1 December 2021

Cielo appoints MacLaren senior VP, UK and Ireland

Strategic recruitment process outsourcing provider Cielo has appointed Lisa MacLaren as its new senior vice president of client services for the UK and Ireland.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 29 NOVEMBER-3 DECEMBER 2021

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Frontline Security Solutions, Keystream, Zitko Talent

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