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

E1EW brings in Sawdon

Multi-sector recruiter E1EW has appointed Chris Sawdon as consultant to run its driving division.
24 August 2016

eg solutions appoints two senior managers

eg solutions has made two new appointments within its senior management team.

Adecco promotes three into new senior positions

Recruitment giant Adecco Group UK & Ireland has created three new senior positions to strengthen its offering in professional and general staffing, and to drive business performance.
24 August 2016

Redline promotes Livingstone to director

Technical and technology recruiter Redline Group has promoted Peter Livingstone to director of contracts & interim.

IIC Partners renews partnership with Cluen

Global executive search organisation IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide has renewed its exclusive partnership with executive search software provider Cluen Corporation.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 24 August 2016

ManpowerGroup buys Ciber Norway

Recruitment giant ManpowerGroup has reached to acquire global IT consulting services and outsourcing company Ciber’s business in Norway.
IT/Telecoms 24 August 2016

GlobalSportsJobs works with China’s Alisports

GlobalSportsJobs, a specialist digital media and talent acquisition platform for the international sports industry, has entered into a partnership with Alisports to support the Chinese online sports marketing firm’s domestic and international expansion plans.

PageGroup telethon is good (work) experience

Consultants at international recruiter PageGroup have helped a charity secure 70 work placements for less advantaged students from Tower Hamlets in a single afternoon telethon.
Education 23 August 2016

New ATS helps Redrow increase undergrad placements

Streamlining recruitment processes through a new applicant tracking system (ATS) has helped house builder Redrow almost double the number of undergraduates it taken on for 12-month paid work placements on the previous year.

Bluestones Investment Group buys Harrison Sands

Bluestones Investment Group, an investment platform for specialist recruitment businesses, has acquired Leeds-based recruitment solutions provider Harrison Sands.
Life sciences 23 August 2016

Gattaca appoints King client services director

Engineering and technology recruiter Gattaca has appointed Paul King as client services director.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 23 August 2016

Rise of the machines

On-demand platforms are potentially disruptive forces for the recruitment industry. Felix Wetzel explores what advantages these new entrants have over traditional recruitment agencies.

Star Recruit: Len Goodman

Lisa Graham, director E1EW, offers insight into a potential role for Len Goodman, who recently announced he is to leave as head judge of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing TV show
23 August 2016

Soundbites September 2016

Soundbites September 2016
23 August 2016

Monster deal logical move for Randstad

Randstad’s acquisition of careers site Monster is a “logical” step for the recruitment giant as innovation in industry technology forces recruiters to reassess how they offer their services, an industry analyst has said.
IT/Telecoms 23 August 2016

Airswift appoints Dymott global CFO as McPherson leaves

Global workforce solutions provider Airswift has appointed James Dymott as global chief financial officer, while former Air Energi CFO Ken McPherson has left the business.
Engineering 22 August 2016
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