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

Atkinson creates recruitment ‘supergroup’ Taranata

Recruitment magnate Paul Atkinson has brought his four businesses together under one ‘supergroup’ and announced plans to grow it by 50% in the next two years.

House of Lords panel warns about judges’ recruitment

A panel of peers has raised “serious concerns” about the recruitment of judges.

Legal 6 November 2017

Once upon a dream, Honey 'Fairy' G appeared in panto…

If you’ve been having sleepless nights wondering what ex-recruitment consultant Honey G has been up to, worry no more.

Lighter Side 6 November 2017

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 NOVEMBER 2017

This week’s appointments include: Armstrong Craven, Arrows Group, Class People, Core-Asset Verify, Eames Consulting Group, Entelo, Head Medical, INEOS Automotive, MOVE Guides, Pedersen & Partners, Randstad, Salt, Servoca, Zachary Daniels

Recruitment Fight Night director vows to step into the ring

OHO Group founder Roger Wilkinson has pledged to get in the ring next year after the inaugural Recruitment Fight Night raised £10k for charity.

Recruiters feel a part of the FA Cup magic

A footballer-turned-recruiter and a recruiter-turned-football-chief both have a special interest in this weekend’s FA Cup first round.

Lighter Side 3 November 2017

Brexit and stringent language tests blamed for sharp drop in EU nurse recruits

Recruiters have warned of a forthcoming “crisis” as figures showed a sharp drop off in the numbers of nurses and midwives entering the UK from other European countries.

FINANCIALS: Hudson results show drop in UK gross margin

Gross margin has fallen at the UK arm of US recruitment giant Hudson.

Recruiters warned not to follow Japanese firm and compensate non-smokers

Recruiters would be ill advised to follow the example of a company in Japan and give non-smoking consultants additional leave as compensation for ‘lost cigarette breaks’.

2 November 2017

Three arrested in Kent in modern slavery operation

Two men and one woman were arrested in Kent today in connection with a Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority investigation into modern slavery in the poultry industry.

White watch: Did recruiter James live to fight another week in The Apprentice?

Another week, another round of The Apprentice – so did resident recruiter James ‘This isn’t just a pretty face’ White survive the chop?

Lighter Side 2 November 2017

PM moves ex-recruiter Smith to chief whip

Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed a former recruitment consultant as her new chief whip.

PeoplePublic sector 2 November 2017

FINANCIALS: Cross Country Healthcare revenue climbs

US healthcare recruiter Cross Country Healthcare has seen revenue climb 6% year-on-year, according to results for the quarter ended 30 September 2017.

Goldsmith case delayed

Gary Goldsmith failed to turn up to court on Tuesday to face an assault by beating charge, as a result of what court officials said was a misunderstanding between Goldsmith’s lawyers and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

People 1 November 2017

Dundee manufacturer brings 140 new jobs to the city

Dundee’s manufacturing sector is to be boosted by more than 100 new jobs in the city, according to Dundee’s Evening Telegraph.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 1 November 2017

Tech firm brings new jobs in Caerphilly

A Caerphilly-based company, which specialises in tracking and removing counterfeit goods from the Internet, is creating 80 new jobs.

Retail, Creative/Digital/Media 1 November 2017
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