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

Recruiters warned to heed Equalities Act in questions about mental health conditions

Recruiters have been warned to tread carefully when asking candidates about mental health conditions or risk falling foul of the Equalities Act.

26 October 2017

Has White survived the latest round of The Apprentice?

We’re just over a month into the latest series of television reality game show The Apprentice – so has recruitment’s representative survived to enter the second month of the competition?

26 October 2017

Everton kicks off social media recruitment drive

Premier League football club Everton is on a recruitment drive for its social media channels.

Northern Ireland police service looks to recruit from LGBT community

Northern Ireland’s police service is to hold its first recruitment events for members of the LGBT community.

Public sector 26 October 2017

Rules to stop recruiter banter turning into sexual harassment

Recruiters have been warned to ensure they have the right training and procedures in place to guard against banter on the sales floor escalating into sexual harassment and tribunals.

25 October 2017

Two arrested in human trafficking investigation in Derbyshire

Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority officers arrested two men yesterday in connection with an ongoing multi-agency investigation into organised human trafficking in and around Derby.

Legislation 25 October 2017

Confidence falls for third month in a row says JobsOutlook survey

Confidence in the UK economy has fallen for the third consecutive month, according to the latest ‘JobsOutlook’ survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Public sector, Social care 25 October 2017

Café looks to recruit head of avocado control

Do you love avocados? Well, dip right in and step right up as we have the perfect job for you.

Lighter SideRetail 25 October 2017

‘Racist’ South African job ad serves as warning to recruiters subcontracting work

Recruiters have been warned to tread carefully when subcontracting work in light of a ‘racist’ job advert placed on behalf of a South African TV channel.

Sturgeon launches campaign to encourage school leavers into childcare

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has launched a recruitment campaign aimed at encouraging school leavers into nursery and childcare careers.

Public sector, Social care 24 October 2017

FINANCIALS: Randstad reports growth group-wide including UK

Recruitment giant Randstad has reported revenue growth in the UK and across the group, according to results for Q3 2017.

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Here, have a job!

How many German speakers do you have on your books? Apparently it turns out speaking German can dramatically increase a candidate’s chances of landing a role.

Lighter Side 24 October 2017

APPOINTMENTS: 23-27 OCTOBER 2017

This week’s appointments include: Acorn, Eames Consulting Group, Magdalen Marketing Agency, Oceans Group, Realm Recruit

CONTRACTS AND DEALS: 23-27 OCTOBER 2017

This week’s contracts and deals include: Bullhorn, ClearStar, Insight Venture Partners, Penna, Staffline

Recruitment director disqualified for 10 years

The director of a recruitment agency, found to have supplied illegal workers, has been banned for 10 years.

Review intern hiring policies, lawyers warn recruitment departments

Recruitment departments should review intern hiring policies in light of renewed calls to ban unpaid internships.

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