BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June. 

Creative/Digital/Media, HR 28 May 2025

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

Social care, Engineering 27 May 2025

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: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, 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.

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.

APPOINTMENTS: 29 JULY-2 AUGUST 2024

This week’s appointments include: Baltimore Consulting, Freshminds, Yodel

NEW TO THE MARKET: 29 JULY-2 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new launches include: Fiverr, FTW Recruitment, Hunted, Mercury, Personio, The Taplow Group

Hadi Moussa joins digital staffing platform Coople as CEO

Coople, a leading digital staffing platform on the European market, has announced the appointment of Hadi Moussa as its new CEO.

Tech-focused Levin exits Europe to concentrate on US market

Levin has announced a strategic restructuring that calls for the tech-focused recruitment group to exit the European market and focus on operations in the US.

Skills England launches to boost nation’s skills

The prime minister and education secretary have today [22 July 2024] announced the launch of Skills England to bring together “the fractured skills landscape and create a shared national ambition to boost the nation’s skills”.

Ex-PSD Group MD Cooke launches financial consultancy Sowena Group

A former regional managing director of executive search company PSD Group and director at financial recruitment consultancy Axon Moore has branched out on his own with a new venture.

Met Police campaign targets recruits to become the change

A new recruitment campaign for Metropolitan Police Service constables is targeting people who want to make positive changes for society, London and themselves.

APPOINTMENTS: 22-26 JULY 2024

This week’s appointments include: HireVue

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 22-26 JULY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Eastward Partners, Press & Associates

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 JULY 2024

This week’s new launches include: Senovo IT, Springpod, Zodeq

Industry trade bodies give cautious welcome to employment bills

Recruitment industry leaders welcomed in general the 40 draft laws and ambitious growth agenda referenced in yesterday’s [Wednesday 17 July 2024] King’s Speech.

Legislation 18 July 2024

Specialists raise concerns on applying ‘exploitation’ term to professional freelancers

Neither the anti-tax avoidance red flag of the UK’s off-payroll working rules nor umbrella companies surfaced in the King’s Speech yesterday [17 July 2024].

Legislation 18 July 2024

Industry bodies welcome announcement on investing in skills

The new Labour government’s emphasis in the King’s Speech yesterday on building skills for future Britain was applauded by many, seen in the context of it providing a foundation for the sharpened focus on economic and industrial growth.

US Alvarez & Marsal launches A&M Search after acquiring London-based Wilkinson Partners

US-based global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has acquired London-headquartered executive search firm Wilkinson Partners.

Impact on employment and recruitment expected in King’s Speech

King Charles III is set to give the King’s Speech, outlining the UK government’s legislative agenda for the new parliamentary season, later this morning [17 July 2024] at the State Opening of Parliament.

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