APPOINTMENTS: 1-5 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: CIPHR, FCSA, Pedersen & Partners, Rota, Supertemps, Talent International, Vargo Recruitment, Working Links, Xpertise Recruitment

• HR and recruitment software provider CIPHR has appointed Claire Williams as head of people. Williams’ remit is to oversee the further development of CIPHR’s HR function into a strategic force in the business, with a specific focus on organisational culture, talent management, and learning & development.

• Trade body the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has appointed Chris James as its new chairperson. James is head of accounting operations at JSA Group.

• International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners welcomes Michael Getchell as a client partner for the US and co-head of Latin America, based in San Francisco.

Stephen Segel joins hospitality and events staffing app Rota as CEO. Segel has led the financial operations in a number of recruitment organisations, including technology specialists NP Group, engineering and energy company Spencer Ogden and Aston Carter.

• North Wales-based recruiter Supertemps welcomes construction business manager Vikki Lycett and trainee consultant Rebecca Tyner to its construction division. Supertemps launched the division at the turn of the year.

• Australian recruiter Talent International has appointed James Davies as sales director for the UK. His appointment is part of Talent’s plans to grow its business in the North-West, with expansion in its Manchester-based team in particular.

• Cardiff-based Vargo Recruitment has appointed Tom Miller as its new associate director. As associate director, Miller will predominantly focus on executive and C-suite appointments, as well as other leadership and management positions, across its core operational areas of Finance, Systems, Analysis and Projects.

• Skills specialist Working Links has appointed Emma Barrett-Peel, a former apprentice herself, to a newly-created position of head of apprenticeships to spearhead its work across the country.

• Technology staffing specialist Xpertise Recruitment welcomes Leo Humphreys as associate director at its main London office in the City.

Org Group appoints former Gravitas CEO

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has appointed Kurt Schreurs (pictured) as chief revenue officer (CRO) for Recruitment Solutions.

People 2 July 2025

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

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

Contracts 30 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.

Legislation 12 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

Contracts 12 June 2025
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