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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 4-8 MARCH 2019

This week’s launches include: Driver Hire, ERSG, ESA Group, JobDiva, Jobtrain, Nasstar, Pickr, Recruitment Entrepreneur, Resume-Library, Urban Connect

NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-8 MARCH 2019

This week’s launches include: CV-Library, FindYourFlex, MyPeople Group, The Access Group, The Linked Inn, Walmsley Wilkinson Associates

Recruiters offer advice for dealing with late payers

Late payments are the bane of both small and large businesses, so how do recruiters cope with unpaid invoices?

1 March 2019

FINANCIALS: Robert Walters posts profits rise as deputy Daubeney departs

Robert Walters has seen revenue climb 6% year-on-year, according to the international recruitment group’s 2018 results.

FINANCIALS: China’s 51job sees increase in revenues

Chinese integrated human resource services 51job has seen revenues increase 31.3%, according to unaudited financial results for 2018.

FinancialsHR 1 March 2019

SThree appoints successor to CEO Elden

SThree has appointed a successor to Gary Elden as CEO of the international STEM staffing business.

Recruiters benefit from end of Severn Bridge toll

Recruiters are reaping the benefits of the abolition of toll charges on the Severn Bridge as growing numbers of candidates cross over from Bristol into South Wales and vice versa.

28 February 2019

Seven arrests made in Suffolk for modern slavery offences

Seven people have been arrested in Ipswich in connection with modern slavery offences.

Legislation 28 February 2019

FINANCIALS: Adecco continues to post profits

Recruitment giant Adecco has posted a marginal increase in revenue year-on-year, according to full-year results for 2018.

Financials 28 February 2019

FINANCIALS: Challenging year for Cross Country Healthcare

US healthcare staffing specialist Cross Country Healthcare has encountered a “challenging year”, with revenue down 6% on 2017.

Man prosecuted for passing job rivals’ details on to partner

A former senior local government officer has been prosecuted for passing personal information of rival job applicants to his partner.

Legislation 27 February 2019

Use daily sprints to reach recruitment goals ahead of time

The business case for embracing agile working is its ability to deliver recruitment projects on schedule or even ahead of time.

HR 27 February 2019

Confidence in UK economy falls to JobsOutlook low

Employer confidence in the prospects for the UK economy has plunged to a new low, according to the latest JobsOutlook survey from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Marketing & Sales, Retail 27 February 2019

Arsenal launch recruitment drive for stewards

Premier League football club Arsenal have launched a recruitment drive for match day and events stewards.

Hospitality/Leisure 27 February 2019

Tech advisor calls on recruiters to focus on genuine innovation rather than ‘shiny tools’

An HR/recruitment technology advisor has urged recruiters to “beware the HR ‘lipstick on a pig’ technology trap in the market” when innovation is the aim. 

HR 26 February 2019

IR35 extension into private sector set to push many out of contractor role

Vast numbers of contractors are considering ditching contracting altogether as a result of the extension of off-payroll rules into the private sector in April 2020.

26 February 2019
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