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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

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

Coronavirus tops risk list in global supply chains report

Tackling the global outbreak of coronavirus tops the list of trends and risks affecting global supply chains in the year ahead, says a new report.

Retail, Transport & logistics 17 March 2020

Sanctuary Personnel’s James Rook calls for unity to support NHS and care homes

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, a leading health and care recruiter has called on recruiters to work together to support the NHS and care homes.

PeoplePublic sector, Social care 16 March 2020

Recruiters welcome help to get former veterans into Civvy Street

Recruiters finding work for ex-service personnel have welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement in last week’s Budget.

LegislationPublic sector 16 March 2020

FINANCIALS: SThree flags potential impact of coronavirus but delivers robust net fee performance

Against the backdrop of “increasing global macro-economic uncertainties and challenges”, the CEO of international STEM recruiters SThree has flagged up the threat of the coronavirus to the company’s business.

FinancialsLife sciences, Engineering 16 March 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 16-20 MARCH 2020

This week’s appointments include: Boston Hale, Pedersen & Partners, Pure, Staffline, Zenjob

PeopleBanking/Financial services, Executive search 16 March 2020

Recruiters discredit government guidance on NHS avoiding use of agency staff

Two NHS doctors-turned-recruiters have warned it would be “virtually impossible” for NHS Trusts to treat coronavirus cases without using bank or agency staff.

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 13 March 2020

Rapid7 to double workforce in Belfast with 200 new jobs

A security analytics and automation company is creating 200 jobs in Belfast.

IT/Telecoms 13 March 2020

Inflata Nation seeks ‘bounce team’ in Telford

Around 30 new jobs are being created at a new indoor inflatable theme park in Telford.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 13 March 2020

Start-up of the Month: Douglas John Recruitment

With an increasing number of recruiters recognising the benefits of flexible working, Lorraine Douglas has launched Douglas John Recruitment, a rec-to-rec agency with a difference.

New to MarketRec-to-rec 12 March 2020

Is your firm disability friendly? Then shout about it!

Disability-friendly employers need to be more visible to disabled candidates, according to the founder of disability job board Evenbreak.

12 March 2020

Bringing recruitment in-house

Colin Cottell reports from the In-House Recruitment Expo at London’s Olympia in February

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 12 March 2020

RPOs: Haste makes waste when seeking the best

RPO professionals heard great advice at a recent virtual conference.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing 12 March 2020

Location, location, location

Ring-fencing passive candidates

Retail, IT/Telecoms 12 March 2020

Chancellor fails recruitment industry as coronavirus spreads and IR35 reforms hit contractors

The recruitment industry was disheartened at Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s failure to make mention of the extension of IR35 into the private sector in his Budget speech.

LegislationPublic sector, Healthcare/Medical 12 March 2020

MBO completed at tech staffing firm Venturi

International specialist technology staffing company Venturi has completed a vendor-initiated management buy-out (MBO).

ContractsIT/Telecoms 12 March 2020

Zippia offers dream job for Irish film-loving recruit

Is Far And Away your favourite movie? Do you have a secret stash of Lucky Charms? Then we have the perfect role for you.

Lighter Side 12 March 2020

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