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

Stars come out to shine at Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards

Creative staffing specialist Major Players was among the multiple-award winners yesterday at Recruiter’s fifth Investing in Talent Awards, in association with The Recruit Venture Group.

31 October 2018

Recruitment horror stories that are stranger than fiction

A contractor under fire, an unusual skill and confusion over whether a candidate was telling porkies are some of the recruitment nightmares agency leaders have told Recruiter about for Halloween.

Lighter Side 31 October 2018

A spooktacular good night at Investing in Talent Awards ahead

Excitement is beginning to build ahead of what promises to be a Thriller night at Recruiter’s Investment in Talent Awards 2018.

31 October 2018

Northern Ireland leisure facilities create more than 50 new roles

If you live in Northern Ireland, we’ve found a few roles for you to jump at.

Carry out a business audit now despite delay in IR35 extension

Recruiters have been urged to get on with auditing their businesses now, despite a delay in the extension of off-payroll rules into the private sector.

Legislation 30 October 2018

FINANCIALS: Heidrick & Struggles reveals record revenue

Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has posted a 17.4% increase in revenue year-on-year.

FinancialsExecutive search, HR 30 October 2018

No lie – the Jeremy Kyle Show is recruiting for researchers

Bored of recruitment and a big fan of the Jeremy Kyle Show? Then step this way – we could have the perfect job for you.

Chancellor extends off-payroll rules to private sector

The chancellor has followed through on plans to extend controversial off-payroll rules into the private sector.

29 October 2018

Recruiters divided over what Budget may bring for off-payroll rules

Recruiters are awaiting the chancellor’s Budget speech later today with bated breath, ahead of the confirmation of an expected extension of off-payroll rules into the private sector.

LegislationPublic sector 29 October 2018

Illegal opt-outs cost recruitment directors and senior staff £280k+

Recruitment directors and senior staff have been ordered to pay more than £280k for plotting to illegally opt workers out of the company pension scheme.

Legislation 29 October 2018

Students learn how to spot labour exploitation in the workplace

Students from an East Midlands college are to benefit from practical sessions designed to improve their knowledge of modern slavery and labour exploitation in the workplace.

Recruiter Smitheram misses out on regaining Scrabble title

Recruiter and former world Scrabble champion Brett Smitheram narrowly missed out on regaining his title this past weekend.

Lighter Side 29 October 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 29 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Douglas Scott, ePayMe, Escape Recruitment Services, Hamlyn Williams, Nigel Wright Group, TeamJobs, VMAGROUP

CONTRACTS: 29 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts include: Cielo, ERSG, La Fosse Associates, NGA Human Resources, Safeway Contractors, SmartRecruiters, VONQ

NEW TO THE MARKET: 29 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Corclaim, Future Resume, Gi Group, Randstad With Heart, Real-Time Executives, SmartCRM, Urtle, wander

Apprentice levy drives trend for upskilling rather than for hiring

Employers are increasingly using apprenticeships as a way to upskill existing staff rather than to bring new entrants into their organisations, according to those responsible for training and placing apprentices with employers.

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