HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Public sector, HR 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

Dress-code dilemmas over shorts in the heat

Recruiters that allow female consultants but not their male colleagues to wear shorts in hot weather run the risk of discrimination cases being brought against them.

LegislationHR 27 June 2018

GLAA joins Greater Manchester Police in exploitation operation at car wash

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) officers have conducted a joint operation with Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

Recruiters advised to get the location right for top talent

Recruiters should focus on matching candidates with not only the right role but also the right location, if data from HR research and advisory firm Gartner is anything to go by.

27 June 2018

New BBC channel Scotland TV to create media and tech jobs

The BBC is to create 140 new jobs through the launch of a dedicated Scotland TV channel.

Recruiters back government plans to improve suppliers’ diversity

Recruiters have welcomed government plans to require its biggest suppliers to publish data and action plans to improve the diversity of their workforce.

To be or not to be a worker – that is the unanswered question

The question of what defines a worker and what does not has once again hit the headlines.

You say Honey, we say G for Glastonbury

Would former recruiter Honey G headlining Glastonbury entice you into attending the music festival next year? [Stay with us – Ed.]

Lighter Side 26 June 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25-29 JUNE 2018

This week’s launches include: Cathcart Energy, Encore Personnel, Highfield Professional Solutions, Work180

CONTRACTS: 25-29 JUNE 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Careermakers Recruitment, ClearStar, Cranford Group, Dartmouth Partners, iCIMS, Langley Search & Interim, REC

ContractsRetail, Sales 26 June 2018

Recruiters sceptical over settled status implementation

Recruiters have welcomed the government’s proposals to relax the criteria for EU nationals settled status post-Brexit, however some have raised concerns over implementation and delivery.

Legislation 25 June 2018

UK maritime industry gears up to meet tides of change

The UK’s maritime industry is using Seafarers Awareness Week, which runs until 30 June, to raise awareness of the type of employment opportunities in the sector both today and in the future.

Public sector, Engineering 25 June 2018

Females driving surge in IT self-employed numbers

A record number of female IT professionals are working as contractors, according to official government figures.

IT/Telecoms 25 June 2018

Hull to get 200 jobs as Arco opens new customer engagement centre

A new customer engagement centre due to open in July in Hull is expected to bring almost 200 jobs to the city.

APPOINTMENTS: 25-29 JUNE 2018

This week’s appointments include: BWD Search & Selection, Eames Consulting Group, Franklin Fitch, Green Park, HRS, Langley James, PeopleReady, Rain Consultancy Group, Sellick Partnership, swissstaffing, The RSA Group

Canine consultants play a full role at work

To celebrate Bring Your Dog to Work Day, Recruiter spoke to two agency owners whose canine consultants have earned the respective job titles of stamp administrator and head of dogital.

Lighter Side 22 June 2018

BBC to include at least one BAME candidate on shortlists for top roles

The BBC has announced plans to ensure all shortlists for top-level roles have at least one BAME (Black, Asian, and minority ethnic) candidate.

Creative/Digital/Media 22 June 2018
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