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

Fashion platform seeks experts to predict trainer market

Do you know your sannies from your kicks? Well, step this way – we could have the perfect role for you.

Lighter Side 4 February 2019

Zip World seeks instructors – no experience necessary

Adventure destination Zip World has launched a recruitment drive to find 100 instructors across it its three sites in North Wales.

UK&Ireland 4 February 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 4-8 FEBRUARY 2019

This week’s appointments include: Admiral Recruitment, BMC Recruitment Group, Bullhorn, Bureau Veritas, Eames Consulting Group, FDM Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Marlin Hawk, Morgan Philips, Monday at Nine, Qdos, Red Eagle, The Cluen Corporation, The RSA Group, VMAGROUP, Woodrow Mercer

PeopleRetail, Marketing 4 February 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-8 FEBRUARY 2019

This week’s launches include: Acas, Fyte, GoFindMe, Morgan Philips Group, Rec-interim, Skillbase Group, Talentry

Ex-Apprentice Thakrar welcomes first hire at TT Tech Solutions

Former Apprentice contestant Trishna Thakrar has announced that her first hire for her agency TT Tech Solutions is now on board.

Midlands hand car washes inspected in scheme to protect workers

Thirty hand car washes in the Midlands are to be inspected and audited this month as part of an industry-led pilot project tackling modern slavery and lack of compliance within the hand car wash industry.

FINANCIALS: ManpowerGroup performance hit by challenges in Europe

ManpowerGroup has seen Q4 net earnings and revenue decline year-on-year.

Financials 1 February 2019

Builder Wainhomes launches recruitment drive across South-West

House builder Wainhomes has launched a recruitment drive across the South-West of the UK.

FINANCIALS: Staffline delays results due to allegations into payroll practices

Staffline is investigating concerns raised related to invoicing and payroll practices within its recruitment division.

Minor convictions ‘not relevant’ when applying for jobs following court ruling

The government may have to reform the current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) system due to a landmark ruling handed down by the Supreme Court yesterday.

LegislationHR 31 January 2019

It’s a stitch-up: CEO seeks personal designer to travel the world

Do you fancy swapping the world of recruitment for travelling the world as a personal stylist and clothing designer?

Staffing firms ignore ongoing Brexit bickering and carry on recruiting

Recruiters are keeping calm and carrying on at the prospect of a no-deal Brexit.

Legislation 30 January 2019

REC CEO claims industry ‘united’ in taking no-deal Brexit off the table

The CEO of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation has called on government to take a no-deal Brexit off the table.

Public sector, Social care 30 January 2019

Don’t be afraid of consultants sleeping on the job

Could installing business hammocks be the key to boosting sales at your agency?

Lighter Side 30 January 2019

Be wary of including time of experience in job ads

Recruiters should ensure clients that ask for a specific number of years’ experience in job ads can effectively justify their reasons for including it.

Legislation 29 January 2019

Recruitment agency loses appeal against losing GLAA licence

A Boston-based recruitment agency, which had its Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) licence revoked, has lost its appeal against the decision.

Legislation 29 January 2019
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