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

Moore comes to the Big Table as head of HR

The Big Table Group, operator of Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge, has appointed Debbie Moore (pictured) as the company’s new HR director.

PeopleRetail, HR 9 February 2022

Triller joins with Job.com to update hiring process with AI video integration

AI-powered ‘open garden’ technology platform Triller is partnering with recruitment platform Job.com in the US.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 9 February 2022

Wren Kitchens offers more than 100 apprenticeships for 2022

Wren Kitchens has scaled up its apprenticeship programme to offer opportunities in several areas of the business located in the Humber area and around the UK.

Redwigwam partners with hospitality software firm eviivo

Flexible staff platform redwigwam has signed a partnership with hospitality software company eviivo to help employers better navigate staff shortages and deal with other post-pandemic issues.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 8 February 2022

New report shines spotlight on future of SME recruitment industry

More than two-thirds of UK SME recruiters say their revenues have returned to pre-Covid levels, and more say they expect their revenues to return to pre-pandemic levels in Q2 2022.

8 February 2022

Kingsley Gate Partners gets investment injection from Crescent Cove Advisors

Executive search firm Kingsley Gate Partners has announced an investment from Crescent Cove Advisors.

SmartRecruiters acquires Attrax to improve customer experience

Talent acquisition software platform SmartRecruiters has acquired Attrax, a leading provider of career site software that lets companies build engaging, personalised career sites.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 8 February 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s appointments include: Acorn, Big Table Group, New Street Consulting Group, VIQU

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 7-11 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: APSCo OutSource, Rowan Executive Search, The Marketing Junction, WTT Legal

NEW TO THE MARKET: 7-11 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Billers Rec2Rec, Bullhorn Ventures, Coventry Building Society, Fridays, Future Work, Recruitmentt Ventures, Thames Water

Property specialist deverellsmith acquires Broomham Recruitment

London-based deverellsmith, the recruitment talent solutions partner for the property industry, has acquired the entire issued share capital of Broomham Recruitment.

Insolvency numbers 20% higher than last year

The latest insolvency figures have shown a 20% increase in corporate insolvencies compared to the same month last year.

Financials 3 February 2022

Nigel Wright Group regain company ownership thanks to ThinCats

ThinCats, an alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs, has provided funding to recruitment firm Nigel Wright Group to purchase all outstanding equity from its institutional shareholders.

Recruiter’s HOT 100: HOT 10 Technology recruiters

Once again in the HOT 100 it has become even harder to separate between Technology (traditionally described as IT/Telecoms), STEM and Technical (mainly Engineering) skillsets and job roles.

Santander appoints Horton head of Invoice Finance

Santander UK has appointed Alan Horton as head of recruitment sector for its Invoice Finance team.

APPOINTMENTS: 31 JANUARY-4 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s appointments include: Heat Recruitment, Hortor, iSource Group, Mediaworks

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