NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-8 MARCH 2024

This week’s new launches include: Connect Appointments, Eventus Recruitment Group, Granger Reis, Localyze, The Intersection Network

• Recruitment agency Connect Appointments has relocated its Edinburgh branch as part of its continued growth and expansion. The branch was initially located within the company’s Livingston office, but due to an increase in business the decision was made to relocate to the South Gyle area of Edinburgh. The team of experienced recruiters specialise in a range of industries including production and manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, and food and drink.

• Lancaster-based Eventus Recruitment Group has launched a financial services recruitment division. Duncan McIlroy, who has over 20 years’ experience in financial services recruitment, will head up the new division. He will connect professionals with financial services businesses across the North-West. McIlroy will cover all recruitment and jobs within pensions and retirement, financial planning, investments, mortgages, personal protection and employee benefits.

• Global executive search firm Granger Reis has opened a new office in Manchester with the launch of its Digital Infrastructure Practice. The new Granger Reis office is in the Globe & Simpson Building on Quay Street, and the eight-strong team is headed up by digital infrastructure (DI) leadership expert Steve Dargan. Dargan brings 17 years’ experience in the technology sector and moved to Granger Reis following a five-and-a-half-year tenure with executive search firm Korn Ferry.

• Global mobility leader Localyze has partnered with StackOne to launch integrations to help HR teams save resources on staff relocations, offsites and workations. The new integrations aim to simplify processes for global HR teams and employees, reducing data errors and enhancing productivity.

The Intersection Network has launched a new online diagnostic tool to help organisations assess the maturity of their talent acquisition diversity & inclusion efforts. Designed for talent acquisition, HR and diversity professionals, the ‘Diversity and Inclusion Talent Acquisition Maturity Assessment’ provides a benchmark for measuring progress on diversity & inclusion initiatives.

Nicholas Associates Group acquires Smart Temporary Solutions

Nicholas Associates Group (NA Group), a leading provider of talent management solutions across the UK, has acquired Smart Temporary Solutions.

Contracts 10 February 2025

Pro-Force acquires Driven Recruitment to strengthen Pro-Drive division

UK labour provider Pro-Force has acquired recruitment specialist Driven Recruitment, which has been based in Birmingham since 2002.

Contracts 5 February 2025

FINANCIALS: Staffline defies recruitment’s downward trend

Recruitment and training company Staffline Group has reported a 9% increase in gross profits, bucking the recent downward trend posted by recruitment firms.

Financials 4 February 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Be Personnel, Calibre One, RAMP Global, Ultimate Finance

People 4 February 2025
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