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UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 19 May 2025
Contracts

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

Retail, Transport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality/Leisure 19 May 2025
Legislation

HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

ContractsSocial care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025
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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

Exec search founder Barrington-Hibbert behind 10,000 Black interns campaign

The founder and CEO of executive search firm Barrington Hibbert Associates is one of the leaders of the newly-launched initiative 10,000 Black Interns Campaign.

Executive search, Interim recruitment 27 October 2020

APSCo applies for Kickstart subsidy support for 32 members

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has submitted an application to the government under the Kickstart Scheme for 101 new roles in the recruitment sector on behalf of 32 of its members.

27 October 2020

HCRG sells off Sugarman Australia to focus on UK

Healthcare Resourcing Group (HCRG) has confirmed the sale of Sugarman Australia in a management buy-out.

ContractsHealthcare/Medical 27 October 2020

PRS works with Outplacement Services to support employees through redundancies

Property and built environment recruitment specialist PRS has announced a joint venture with Outplacement Services to offer support for businesses helping employees transition through redundancy.

Engineering, Construction & property 27 October 2020

Perman joins RBW Consulting as chairman

Specialist life science and technology search specialists RBW Consulting has announced that Tim Perman will join the company as chairman.

PeopleLife sciences, IT/Telecoms 27 October 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 26-30 OCTOBER 2020

This week’s appointments include: Davies, Multitask Personnel, Savannah Group, scarlettabbott

PeopleEngineering, Construction & property 27 October 2020

NEW TO THE MARKET: 26-30 OCTOBER 2020

This week’s new launches include: Citi London, Daniel Owen, Evie, Meeow, Octopaye, Quanta

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 27 October 2020

Recruiter couple banned from running a business after exploiting workers

A team of husband and wife recruiters have been banned for a total of 21 years after exploiting agricultural workers, the Insolvency Service has revealed.

LegislationAgriculture 22 October 2020

Harvey Nash expands in US with Latitude 36 buy

Global technology recruitment and solutions provider Harvey Nash Group has acquired Latitude 36 as part of its strategic expansion in the US.

ContractsExecutive search, IT/Telecoms 22 October 2020

Digital transformation is essential for recruitment process post-pandemic

With demands on staff so onerous during the Covid pandemic, to make the right impact quickly, the recruitment process has been forced to go digital.

22 October 2020

Employment minister says ‘structural challenges’ in labour market must be fixed

A pivotal part of the government’s myriad employment schemes is to fix the “structural challenges” in the labour market, employment minister Miriam (Mims) Davies told Recruiter.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Social care 21 October 2020

In-house recruiters come together online at IHRE20 virtual event

Delegates tuning into the inaugural IHRE20 Summit Virtual Event last week joined in a round of applause for the recruitment and resourcing industry.

HR, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 21 October 2020

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 19-23 OCTOBER 2020

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Boxington Corporate Finance, Evie, Gradfuel, Hinterview

ContractsGraduates/Apprentices/School leavers 20 October 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 19-23 OCTOBER 2020

This week’s appointments include: Flint Hyde, Harvey John, Lily Shippen Secretarial Recruitment, Mercer, New Street Consulting Group, Perkbox, The Portfolio Group, Walter James Group

PeopleRetail, Transport & logistics 19 October 2020

NEW TO THE MARKET: 19-23 OCTOBER 2020

This week’s new launches include: CV-Library, Degreed, Kings Business, LoveLocalJobs.com, Parasol Select, Recruitment Entrepreneur, ThriveMap, Walter James Group

New to MarketRetail, Public sector 19 October 2020

Short promoted to CEO Randstad UK & Ireland

Managing director Randstad UK Vicky Short (pictured) has been promoted to CEO for Randstad UK & Ireland from 1 January 2021.

PeopleRetail, Public sector 16 October 2020

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