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New to Market

Two US locations offer a new Scene for tech recruiter

London-based Scene, a specialist tech recruitment and growth consultancy, has announced the opening of two new US offices in New York and Los Angeles.

IT/Telecoms 19 April 2024

Legislation

Government update on bad umbrellas “underwhelming”

Industry commentators have dismissed yesterday’s promise to introduce a statutory due diligence requirement later this year as “a big fat nothing burger”.

19 April 2024

Financials

FINANCIALS: Hays cites ‘challenging’ conditions on quarterly results

Challenging market conditions were cited by global recruiter Hays as the company saw a 14% fall in group fees year-on-year with actual net fees dropping by 17%.

17 April 2024

FINANCIALS: Gattaca report showcases key initiatives delivered in first half of 2024

Specialist engineering recruiter Gattaca has reported a net fee income (NFI) of £19.7m, down 13% year-on-year in interim results for the six months ended 31 January 2024.

Financials 17 April 2024

Recruitment Apprentice Edwards gains massive experience from process

Entrepreneur Lord Sugar’s £250k investment won’t be heading to a recruiter on this year’s BBC reality show The Apprentice.

PeopleExecutive search, Interim recruitment 17 April 2024

APSCo appoints Torr and Hart in senior roles

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has appointed two new senior hires to support member services and events.

People 17 April 2024

British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy programme opens for new applications

British Airways has opened the application window for the second year of its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme yesterday [16 April, 2024].

New to MarketTransport & logistics, Engineering 17 April 2024

Hospitality recruitment drive to fill 50 roles in luxury Scottish hotel

Crossbasket Castle, a luxury hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, is set to create 50 new jobs in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality/Leisure 17 April 2024

FINANCIALS: PageGroup profits down as clients’ recruitment budgets tighten

PageGroup has reported “financial deteriorations” across all geographies except India today [15 April 2024] as ongoing market conditions continue to challenge the global recruitment company.

Financials 15 April 2024

Rise in insolvencies for recruitment agencies

Insolvencies of UK recruitment agencies have increased by 14% in the last year from 363 in 2022/23 to 413 in 2023/24.

15 April 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 15-19 APRIL 2024

This week’s appointments include: Oakleaf Partnership

PeopleIndustrial/Manufacturing, HR 15 April 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 15-19 APRIL 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Oleeo, Randstad, Sirona Medical, Workday

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 15 April 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 APRIL 2024

This week’s new launches include: LinkedIn, Peak 72

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 15 April 2024

MSP firm Abacus Group welcomes D’Ambrosi on board as new CEO

Abacus Group, a managed services provider to alternative investment firms, has appointed Anthony J D’Ambrosi as its new CEO.

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 11 April 2024

Four payroll providers join HMRC ‘list of shame’

Four recruitment provider and supplier businesses have been added today [11 April 2024] to HM Revenue & Customs’ list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers.

New to Market 11 April 2024

Aliter Capital appoints Antunes to grow technology and resourcing arm

Aliter Capital, a specialist buy and build investor focused on SME support services businesses, has appointed John Antunes as group CEO for its technology transformation and resourcing investment.

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, IT/Telecoms 11 April 2024

Recruiters, it’s time to celebrate your special day

Any idea what is special about today? Well, if you didn’t know, 11 April is International Recruiters Day!

New to Market 11 April 2024

Caremark launches eBike partnership with Eskuta to attract staff

A provider of domiciliary care has launched an eBike initiative to create new job opportunities for people without access to personal transport.

New to MarketSocial care, Transport & logistics 11 April 2024

Blair’s Multiverse acquires AI talent software firm Searchlight

Workplace training company Multiverse has bought AI talent intelligence and skills assessment platform Searchlight for an undisclosed sum.

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 10 April 2024

Nicholas Associates Group appoints Kendall COO

Rotherham-headquartered recruitment specialist Nicholas Associates Group (NAG) has strengthened its executive board with the appointment of Kelly Kendall as chief operating officer.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Banking/Financial services 10 April 2024

LEGISLATION: Employment changes bring new rights from day one

Along with April showers, this month brings the UK a number of employment law and payment rate changes.

Legislation 5 April 2024

As MP Halfon bows out, where does that leave skills, training and apprenticeships?

With a nod to Lord of the Rings, Robert Halfon announced his resignation as minister for skills, apprenticeships and higher education just before the Easter break.

PeopleGraduates/Apprentices/School leavers, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 5 April 2024

Game-changing moment as HMRC eases up on double taxation

Experts say that changes for the IR35 legislation represent “a game-changing moment” in the history of the controversial legislation as a new policy aims to prevent double taxation.

Legislation 4 April 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 1-5 APRIL 2024

This week’s appointments include: Ably Resources, Accurate Background, NPAworldwide

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 4 April 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 1-5 APRIL 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Hays, Meridian Business Support, Northern Employment Services

ContractsConstruction & property, Legal 4 April 2024

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