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).

HR 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.

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.

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.

People Science opens in Silicon Valley

US talent acquisition business People Science has extended its footprint in the US market by opening an office in San Mateo, in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley.
HR 7 March 2016

Onlychefs.co.uk is served up to the market

Onlychefs.co.uk, an online platform to help UK employers find chefs, has launched.
IT/Telecoms, Marketing 7 March 2016

Dillistone Systems releases FileFinder Anywhere Essentials

Dillistone Systems, a supplier of software and services to the executive search industry has launched the latest iteration of its FileFinder Anywhere suite of products.

Indian Army defends testing on the seat of recruits’ pants

A regional Indian Army recruiting office has defended the practice of making recruits sit entrance exams in their pants, claiming the practice is not unusual.
Public sector 4 March 2016

Too hot to hire? Attracting students in Canada

When Canada's University of Moncton released its promotional video ad at the end of last year, showing two students in a brief, raunchy clinch in the library, academics and students alike were suspicious.

Venquis brings in Helyard and Burgess

Business transformation and change recruiter Venquis has appointed Michael Helyard and Jake Burgess as consultants.
HR 4 March 2016

UCCR takes on Knoll as HR director

Not-for-profit (NFP) organisation United Camps, Conferences and Retreats (UCCR) has appointed Tracy Knoll as HR director.
Education, HR 4 March 2016

Stanton Chase appoints Pleva in New York

Executive search firm Stanton Chase has appointed Will Pleva as managing director leading the firm’s supply chain practice.
Executive search 4 March 2016

Rosemont expands leadership team with Blackwell promotion

Bristol-based recruiter Rosemont has expanded its leadership team with the promotion of Paul Blackwell to research manager.

RACS Group appoints Raval, Meany and Harris

Nationwide payroll provider RACS Group has appointed Sunil Raval as business development director.

On-Site Group appoints Collins and Garland

Construction recruiter On-Site Group has brought Duncan Collins and Alison Garland on board.

NonStop Recruitment takes on trainees

NonStop Recruitment, a specialist in the pharma, medical devices, chemical, care, digital and technical markets throughout Europe, has this week taken on 14 trainees.

Montreal Associates appoints Leclercq director in Frankfurt

International IT recruiter Montreal Associates has appointed Sandrine Leclercq as director to lead its new Frankfurt office.
IT/Telecoms 4 March 2016

Misura Group brings Sievers on board

Lumber and building materials staffing specialist Misura Group has appointed Jesse Sievers as executive recruiter.

Heidrick & Struggles promotes Boehmer

Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has promoted David Boehmer to global managing partner for its financial services practice.
Executive search 4 March 2016

Fox Rodney Search promotes Lawson

Legal recruiter Fox Rodney Search’s specialist associate recruitment division FRS Associates has promoted Freddie Lawson to director.
Legal 4 March 2016
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