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

Michael Page makes de Smedt senior independent director

Global recruiter Michael Page International has appointed independent non-executive director Patrick de Smedt as senior independent director.
10 June 2016

Jane Lewis brings in Beadman

Chester-based healthcare recruitment business Jane Lewis has appointed Jon Beadman as operations manager.
Public sector 10 June 2016

Institute for Apprenticeships appoints Jenkins shadow chair

Antony Jenkins has been appointed as shadow chair of the Institute for Apprenticeships, the new independent, employer-led organisation established to support the government’s plan to create 3m apprenticeship starts by 2020.
10 June 2016

Heidrick & Struggles appoints Milinazzo in Boston

Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Alan Milinazzo as a partner within its healthcare and life sciences practice.

Giggling Squid nets Locker-Marsh as head of people

Thai food restaurant chain Giggling Squid has appointed Faith Locker-Marsh as its new head of people.
HR 10 June 2016

CurzonTrinitas takes on Paterson

Energy and infrastructure executive search firm CurzonTrinitas has appointed Robbie Paterson as a partner.

Ascendant Recruitment appoints two

Midlands-based recruiter Ascendant Recruitment has appointed two consultants within its Milton Keynes office.

FINANCIALS: Volt’s streamlining programme pays off

Volt Information Sciences’ streamlining programme is beginning to pay off with the global provider of staffing services and information technology infrastructure services posting a marginal increase in Q2 revenue for the quarter ended 1 May 2016.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 9 June 2016

European recruiters show revenue growth, Eurociett research reveals

New research by Eurociett, the European Confederation of Private Employment Services, has revealed sales revenue growth for European recruitment agencies across all but one of the countries in which data was collected.
9 June 2016

Recruiters say their workers 'not mistreated' in Sports Direct enquiry

Senior executives at labour providers Transline and The Best Connection (TBC) have told MPs agency workers they supply to sportswear retailer Sports Direct have not been mistreated.

SRi chairman Squires leads hunt for hockey CEO

Michael Squires, chairman of sports industry staffing specialist SRi, has volunteered his services to help lead the hunt for a new International Hockey Federation (FIH) chief executive.
Executive search 8 June 2016

ManpowerGroup acquires Ciber Netherlands

Global recruiter ManpowerGroup has acquired the Dutch business of global information technology consulting, services and outsourcing company Ciber.
IT/Telecoms 8 June 2016

JSA Services acquires Nyman Linden

JSA Services, a provider of specialist accountancy, payroll and employment services to UK contractors and freelancers, has acquired Hertfordshire contractor accounting firm Nyman Linden.

Glassdoor secures $40m in new funding

Jobs and recruiting marketplace Glassdoor has secured $40m (£27.4m) in new investment.
IT/Telecoms, Marketing 8 June 2016

Candidate Source gives APSCo members ad training

Specialist online advertising agency Candidate Source has been named as a preferred affiliate supplier to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

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
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