Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

27 May 2025

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Key executive appointments for ManpowerGroup

Global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup has announced two key executive appointments aimed to accelerate its strategic growth and transformation agenda.

People 27 May 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, The Education Network

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Kyloe Partners

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 27 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: itris X, ManpowerGroup

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

Trinity Bridge expands in Central Europe, appoints MD for Germany

Hospitality specialist executive search firm Trinity Bridge is expanding its operations in Central Europe with the appointment of Stephanie Watzek.

Employment Rights Bill crucial in helping BME inequality in workplace says TUC

Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is vital to lifting living standards for Black and minority ethnic (BME) workers, according to the Trades Union Congress.

Recruiters have duty of care for contractors and staff in the heat

After a dreary start to the UK summer, record-breaking temperatures have erupted in many parts of the country, creating challenging working conditions for some.

Carrington West restructures leadership team to fuel growth

Carrington West has announced the restructuring of its leadership team following changes made at board level in January 2024.

Ghost Payroll schemes threaten recruitment industry

Workforce compliance firms and providers of payroll services have issued a critical warning to the recruitment industry regarding so-called Ghost Payroll schemes.

APPOINTMENTS: 5-9 AUGUST 2024

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 5-9 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: RAMP Global

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 8 August 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new launches include: Bluestones Investment Group, Morwell Talent Solutions, SEDA Talent, SELECT, The Barton Partnership

New Street Consulting Group secures funding to accelerate growth plans

People advisory firm New Street Consulting Group (NSCG) has raised £6.5m to support its build-and-build strategy, as it looks to grow in the UK and expand overseas.

Financial recruiter Hamlyn Williams wins $7m injection from Meraki Capital

A specialist, international staffing business has secured a multi-million dollar investment from a recruitment-focused private equity house.

Over 1,000 GPs to be recruited this year

More than 1,000 newly qualified GPs will be recruited this year.

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 29 JULY-2 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Impactpool

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 1 August 2024

Lloyd Banks hands over baton to Comolly-Jones and Porter at Rubicon

Jess Comolly-Jones and Terry Porter have been appointed joint managing directors of Rubicon People Partnership.

Husband and wife recruiters banned after under-declaring £33m in tax

Husband-and-wife directors of a Derby-based care recruitment company have been banned after failing to pay more than £30m in tax, the Insolvency Service has reported.

FINANCIALS: Heidrick & Struggles reveals increase in revenue

Heidrick & Struggles International, a provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, has announced financial results for its second quarter ended 30 June, 2024.

FINANCIALS: Staffline performance boosted by blue-collar recruitment

Stepped-up momentum in blue-collar recruitment has driven Staffline to a strong performance in the first half of 2024.

UK financial services firms hit with regulatory compliance penalties

A new study has revealed more than a third of UK financial services businesses have faced regulatory compliance penalties.

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