Hays moves into Russia
Global recruiter Hays has launched Hays Russia with an office in Moscow. Alexey Shteingardt is managing director.

Antal expands
Professional recruiter Antal is to open four new offices in Frankfurt, Munich and Nuremburg in Germany and Barcelona in Spain.

Pulse engineering launch
Healthcare staffing firm Pulse has launched a new engineering division. The new division can be found at www.pulsejobs.com/
engineering.

Geographical job search
Jobsite TipTopJob has launched a new localised site called www.the-local-job.com, with the aim of helping jobseekers search in one geographical location.

HR division, relocation
Lorien has launched a new HR division and relocated two offices: its Leeds team will now operate from West One, Wellington Place while the London branch will be sited at 107 Leadenhall Street.

Active’s interim venture
Active Human Capital Group, an executive recruitment and board advisory business, has set up a new venture, Active Interims, to focus on the growing demand for senior interim executives.

Hammond rises
Hammond Resources, part of Scotland-based Rise Group, has rebranded as Rise Hammond.

Energy source
AspireEnergyCareers.com has launched to target the oil & gas and energy sectors.

Steel specialists
Steelconnexions.com has been launched as a specialist jobsite dedicated to the field of structural steelwork engineering.

Kay strikes out
A former manager of Hammond Resources’ Edinburgh operation, Martin Kay, has set up Martin Kay Consulting to provide executive search in the legal and accountancy sectors.