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.

13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, 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.

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: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

Bedroom specialist creates 100 jobs in Northampton

Bedroom delivery and installation company Keen & Able is creating 100 jobs in Northampton.

Scouting for new talent - what a laugh!

Recruiters are renowned for spotting talent. But how good would you be at scouting for the next Frankie Boyle or Zoe Lyons?

APPOINTMENTS: 12-16 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Aquent/Vitamin T, Borderless, Pure, Shine.com, Talking Talent

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: 10x Psychology, Airswift, Catapult, Front Talent, Morson Group, Oliver Sanderson Executive Search, OPERAM Managed Solutions, Tempo

Don’t let candidates identify by ‘biological age’ on CV

Recruiters have been urged to push back against any attempt candidates make to identify by their ‘biological’ age.

Legislation 9 November 2018

Two arrested for trafficking workers in food services sector

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking offences in Lincolnshire.

FINANCIALS: China’s 51job sees revenues rise by a third

China-based staffing provider 51job has seen revenues increase 31.1% year-on-year, according to results for the quarter to 30 September 2018.

FinancialsIT/Telecoms, HR 9 November 2018

Gi Group acquires final FiveTen brand Marks Sattin

Gi Group has acquired the last of FiveTen Group’s brands – Marks Sattin.

FINANCIALS: Gattaca’s year of change brings rise in profits

Technical recruiter Gattaca has seen net fee income rise 6% year-on-year, according to preliminary results for the year to 31 July 2018.

FinancialsEngineering, Legal 8 November 2018

Nine jailed for recruiting Latvian victims in modern slavery abuse operation

Nine gang members who trafficked vulnerable Latvian men and women to Derby have been jailed for more than 33 years.
 

Legislation 8 November 2018

FINANCIALS: Kelly Services reveals slight rise in revenue

Recruitment giant Kelly Services has seen a marginal increase in revenue year-on-year in Q3 2018.

Financials 8 November 2018

Rise in both perm and temp billings, says Report on Jobs

October has seen steeper increases for both permanent placements and temp billings, according to the latest KPMG/Recruitment & Employment Confederation ‘Report on Jobs’.

Social care, Engineering 8 November 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Glassdoor for Employers, Marlin Private Staff

New to MarketHR 8 November 2018

Happy recruiters = more profits, lower staff turnover

Recruiters that can create happier workplaces gain a competitive advantage over their peers, boosting worker wellbeing, productivity and profits in the process.

7 November 2018

LinkedIn launches gender diversity insights in products

Professional network LinkedIn has launched gender diversity insights across its talent products in a bid to help businesses find, hire and develop more diverse teams.

7 November 2018

Missed sales target? Don’t complain – unless you had to eat cockroaches

Missed your sales target this month? Well, just be grateful you don’t work for a certain home renovation company in China.

Lighter SideSales 7 November 2018
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