UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

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.

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

US AMN Healthcare acquires Peak Health Solutions

US healthcare recruiter AMN Healthcare has acquired information management services company Peak Health Solutions.
IT/Telecoms 8 June 2016

Recruiters get grilling from MPs in Sports Direct hearing

Industrial recruitment agencies The Best Connection and Transline were undergoing intense grilling from MPs today, at press time, as their management of workers supplied to retailer Sports Direct was scrutinised.

Eames Consulting appoints Perry

International recruitment and search consultancy Eames Consulting Group has appointed Roland Perry as chief financial officer.
Executive search 7 June 2016

MD Walker leaves Vivid Resourcing

Charlie Walker has stepped down as managing director at international recruiter Vivid Resourcing.

Spencer steps down at Morgan Hunt

Andrew Spencer has stepped down as finance director at multi-sector recruiter Morgan Hunt.
Public sector 6 June 2016

Stott and May opens in Brighton

International executive recruitment firm Stott and May has opened in Brighton.

Sellick Partnership offers HR division

Finance and legal recruiter Sellick Partnership has launched an HR division to meet demand for HR professionals within the public sector.
HR, Legal 6 June 2016

Greenhouse Software introduces Greenhouse Onboarding

US recruitment software company Greenhouse Software has launched Greenhouse Onboarding.
IT/Telecoms 6 June 2016

CV-Library opens in Manchester’s Media City

Job site CV-Library has opened an office in Manchester.
IT/Telecoms 6 June 2016

Agency Central takes over CV-Library’s social leaderboards

Recruitment agency directory Agency Central has taken over the running of the social leaderboards started by careers site CV-Library.
IT/Telecoms 6 June 2016

3R launches 3R Finance for recruitment start-ups

Recruitment agency start-up provider 3R has launched 3R Finance.
6 June 2016

BBC refutes ‘anti-white’ recruitment campaign slur

The BBC has described reports it is running “anti-white” recruitment campaigns as “utterly ridiculous and irresponsible”.

The People Network promotes trio to MD

IT recruiter The People Network has promoted long-standing employees Chris Kent, Mark Thomas and Vikesh Chandarana to joint managing directors.
IT/Telecoms 3 June 2016

Stopgap appoints Carr MD

Marketing recruiter Stopgap has appointed Paul Carr to the newly created position of managing director.
HR, Marketing 3 June 2016

RoS International promotes Chung to director

Technical and engineering recruitment company RoS International has promoted Gigi Chung to director.

Odgers Interim takes on Nally

Interim staffing specialist Odgers Interim has appointed Maria Nally as senior associate within its consulting division.
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