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

Employers call for Apprenticeship Levy reform, finds REC survey

Employers would strongly support the reform of the Apprenticeship Levy, new research from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) reveals.

Watson leads RSS Global brand as CEO for Twenty20 Capital

Rebecca Watson (pictured) has joined Twenty20 Capital, dedicated investor in the staffing and workforce solutions sector, as CEO of RSS Global.

PeopleRetail, Public sector 29 March 2023

Basque Country looks to lure talent back home

The Government of Biscay and the Basque Government is seeking to attract Basque and Spanish talent back to the Basque Country.

IT/Telecoms 29 March 2023

Skills a priority as electrification race aims to deliver over 169,000 jobs

Hundreds of thousands of new skilled jobs will need to be created over the next two years if the UK is going to transition to zero-emission vehicles, it was revealed yesterday.

Oil & gas/Energy, Agriculture 29 March 2023

Talent management platform announces launch of generative AI for HR

Beamery, a London based ‘Talent Lifecycle Management’ specialist, has announced the launch of TalentGPT, a generative AI for HR technology.

New to MarketIT/Telecoms, HR 29 March 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 27-31 MARCH 2023

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley, Baltimore Consulting, CMA Recruitment Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Impala Search, Pratap Partnership, Realm Recruit, Stafforce

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 27-31 MARCH 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: AMS, Breakthrough, businessfourzero, CGI, Deel, EuroJobsites, Heidrick & Struggles, Kernel Global, RAMP Global, Space-Careers.com

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-31 MARCH 2023

This week’s new launches include: Employal, Fountain, ID-Pal, Keyston Talent Bank, LinkedIn, Oil Consultants, Recruiting CRM, Reed, UMATR, Visuna

Design your firm for trust and problem-solving

Don’t design your organisational culture for the lowest common denominator, a culture specialist has urged recruiters.

23 March 2023

Bill to change ‘one-sided flexibility’ work gets third reading

Today [23 March] the House of Commons will hold the third reading of the so-called ‘Predictable Hours’ Bill.

Legislation 23 March 2023

Employ Recruitment UK finalises Drivers Relief! deal

Logistics recruitment specialist Employ Recruitment UK has completed the acquisition of Andover-based Drivers Relief! recruitment agency.

Indigo Group takes majority stake in construction/logistics recruiter BMSL Group

Indigo Group has acquired the majority of shares and assets of BMSL Group, a recruitment company operating in the construction and transport sectors.

ThinCats funds MBO of tech specialist Be-IT Group

ThinCats, alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs in the UK, has provided funding to facilitate the management buy-out of tech specialist recruiter Be-IT Group.

Global trends show end to The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation may be over as the world enters the era of internal progression, according to a new global trends report from HireVue.

HR 23 March 2023

Skills programme celebrates successes in Yorkshire

The Skills Support for the Workforce Programme has supported nearly 600 businesses across York, North Yorkshire and East Riding.

Offploy chooses Conga to slash admin time, help more people

Ex-offender employment expert Offploy has partnered with Conga to help staff spend less time on paperwork and more time on helping people.

22 March 2023
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