Employment Rights Bill roadmap launched with enhanced workers’ rights

The government has unveiled its long-awaited roadmap setting out how it will deliver its new package of workers’ rights.

HR 2 July 2025

Org Group appoints former Gravitas CEO

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has appointed Kurt Schreurs (pictured) as chief revenue officer (CRO) for Recruitment Solutions.

Viral TikTok video sparks surge in the creative CV for Gen Z candidates

A Legally Blonde inspired TikTok has gone viral, and it’s transforming how Gen Z approaches job applications.

ERB amendment would require licensing authority to oversee umbrella firms

Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond plans to introduce an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB).

LegislationHR 30 June 2025

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

HR and workforce management firm UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a US-based employee scheduling software provider.

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.

People 26 June 2025

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

KnownFour chooses Morton as adviser

Professional services staffing firm KnownFour has appointed Lynn Morton as non-executive adviser.

Insight Executive Group brings in Keats

Corporate and public sector staffing specialist Insight Executive Group has appointed Andi Keats as operations manager.

Heidrick & Struggles appoints two

Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Lisa Baird to its to its leadership consulting practice.
Executive search, HR 27 May 2016

Ashley Kate HR appoints Brown head of ops

Ashley Kate HR has appointed Karen Brown as head of operations.
HR 27 May 2016

Armstrong Craven boosts management team

Armstrong Craven, a specialist in global talent mapping and pipelining, has bolstered its senior management team with a number of appointments.

LafargeHolcim appoints Luscombe for HR role

Global building materials supplier LafargeHolcim has appointed Caroline Luscombe as head of organisation and human resources.

Lord Sugar hired as enterprise tsar

Lord Alan Sugar has been appointed as enterprise tsar for a second time, as part of the government’s drive to get more young people to consider starting their own business or to take up an apprenticeship.
25 May 2016

Fircroft acquires Australian One Key Resources

Global workforce solutions provider to technical engineering sectors Fircroft has acquired Australian firm One Key Resources, a specialist staffing provider to the mining, oil & gas and infrastructure industries.
Engineering 24 May 2016

Heidrick & Struggles appoints de Luca in London

Global executive search recruiter Heidrick & Struggles has appointed Marcus de Luca as partner in its financial services practice.
Executive search 24 May 2016

Randstad buys Italian recruiter Obiettivo Lavoro

Recruitment giant Randstad has increased its presence in Italy with the acquisition of Italian agency Obiettivo Lavoro.
23 May 2016

Wonolo launches joint contractor and employee service

US-based on-demand staffing platform Wonolo has launched a new service aimed at enabling companies to find and manage on-demand talent from a single platform.
IT/Telecoms 23 May 2016

Embark Resourcing ventures into further international growth

Embark Resourcing has announced plans to open new offices in Milan and Paris following growth in energy projects in both countries.

Airswift launches executive search Ducatus Partners

Global workforce solutions provider for the energy, process and infrastructure sectors Airswift has launched bespoke executive search firm Ducatus Partners.

Adam Butler and Tinyyo launch ‘recruitment Tinder’ app

Tech company Tinyyo and recruitment agency Adam Butler Consultancy have launched an app called Step Ladder.

Soundbites June 2016

Which way do you think the vote will go in June’s referendum and how do you anticipate the results affecting your business?
20 May 2016

Cartus hires Hull

Global relocation services provider Cartus has appointed Ryan Hull as strategic business solutions director.
20 May 2016
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