Legislation

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
Contracts

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

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

Oil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, HR 30 June 2025
People

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.

PeopleTransport & logistics, Banking/Financial services 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.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 26 June 2025

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.

LegislationSocial care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

Santander appoints Horton head of Invoice Finance

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

PeopleBanking/Financial services 3 February 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 31 JANUARY-4 FEBRUARY 2022

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

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 31 January 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 31 JANUARY-4 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: House of HR, Jobilla

ContractsMarketing, Engineering 31 January 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 31 JANUARY-4 FEBRUARY 2022

This week’s new launches include: AMS, DF Capital, FDM Group, Resume Foundation, UK Power Networks

New to MarketRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 31 January 2022

New FCSA CEO Bryce calls for more action to tackle cloning attacks

The new CEO of the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has called on UK authorities to tackle cloning attacks “more rapidly”.

IT/Telecoms 27 January 2022

Major Players and Arrows Group merge to form Majar Group

Two leading UK recruiters have announced a strategic merger to create a new brand.

ContractsMarketing, Creative/Digital/Media 27 January 2022

Rose becomes new HR lead for Accenture in UK & Ireland

Accenture has appointed Lisa Rose as the new HR lead in the UK and Ireland.

PeopleHR, Accounting/Finance 26 January 2022

MET Recruitment invests £300k into new hub in Dudley

MET Recruitment has invested more than £300k into launching a dedicated hub in Dudley, in the West Midlands.

New to MarketRetail, Transport & logistics 26 January 2022

FINANCIALS: Staffline shows increase in revenue

A trading update today [25 January] from Staffline Group has revealed a 1.6% increase, or £15.1m, in revenue in financial year 2021 from FY 2020, with gross profit improving by 11% over the same period.

Financials 25 January 2022

Zachary Daniels gives employees majority stake in business

Retail recruitment specialist Zachary Daniels has given its employees a majority stake in the business, the company has announced.

FinancialsRetail 25 January 2022

Impellam sells US industrial brand Corestaff

Global recruitment company Impellam Group is selling the business and assets of Corestaff, its US-based light industrial brand.

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, Industrial/Manufacturing 25 January 2022

Cielo appoints Munoz senior vice president, global accounts

Strategic recruitment process outsourcing partner Cielo has appointed Jason Munoz as its new senior vice president of global accounts.

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive search 25 January 2022

Airlines and hospitality sectors launch recruitment drives

Airbus, Bournemouth Airport and Parkdean Resorts are all on the hunt for new talent at the start of the year.

Retail, Transport & logistics 25 January 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 24-28 JANUARY 2022

This week’s appointments include: APSCo, Aspen People, B&W Engineering, BIE Executive, Egress, ISE, Rabobank, Santander UK, SF Recruitment, VIQU

PeoplePublic sector, Agriculture 25 January 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 24-28 JANUARY 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: AB InBev, Challenge Consultancy, eQuality Solutions Group, FCSA, Vercida

ContractsIndustrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms 25 January 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 24-28 JANUARY 2022

This week’s new launches include: Charlton Morris, Deel, HiBob, Leap29, ValueStaff

New to MarketRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Life sciences 25 January 2022

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