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UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

The FIRM: Recruiters must avoid directionless pursuit of Twitter followers

Recruiters shouldn’t get hung up on the number of Twitter followers they have, as it is not a goo

Creative/Digital/Media 13 September 2012

Contracts/Deals: Genius Consultancy helps NYSE Euronext in Northern Ireland

Genius Consultancy, the Bristol-based recruitment communications and employer branding specialist

IT/Telecoms, Public sector 13 September 2012

Contracts/Deals: Careers24 appoints HotLizard as job board software partner

Job site Careers24 has appointed recruitment software provider HotLizard as its job board softwar

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

Appointments: VMA Group hires Katrina Andrews for new Asia-Pacific office

Specialist communications recruiter VMA Group has appointed Katrina Andrews to manage its new Asi

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

Contracts/Deals: Putting headhunting together to form The Webber Fox Group

Headhunters Carrington Fox, Fletcher Flemming and Webber Chase will merge to form financial and l

Executive search, Legal 13 September 2012

Government launches Common Best Practice Code for High-Quality Internships

The government has launched a new Common Best Practice Code for High-Quality Internships in conju

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

JobsOutlook reveals deflated permanent hires but rise in flexible staffing

The number of employers with short-term plans to increase permanent headcount over the next quart

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

International: India – Headhunters paid 30% more for female hires in India

Firms in India are paying headhunters 30% more for female hires than they would for men, reports

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

INTERNATIONAL Japan: AIMS International Japan targets overseas executives

HA Group, a Japanese recruiting services company, launches global executive search company AIMS I

Executive search 13 September 2012

Lack of awareness a barrier to alternative funding for staffing companies

Funding providers competing to provide staffing companies an alternative to the banks have their

13 September 2012

Contracts/Deals: Sodexo seals public commitment with national trade unions

On-site service solutions provider Sodexo has signed up to a National Framework Agreement with th

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

‘Encouraging and sustained’ increased revenue for Highams Systems Services

Technology staffing specialist Highams Systems Services Group has seen an “encouraging and sustai

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

International Appointments: Grabmayer replaces Pedersen in Czech Republic

Pedersen & Partners has appointed Petra Grabmayer as country manager for the Czech Republic,

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

International – US: Managerial recruitment activity on slide in September

Managerial recruitment activity in the US fell by 5 points in September, according to the latest

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

The Engineering Council invites HR professionals to take part in research

The Engineering Council is inviting employers of engineers to take part in a survey to ascertain

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012
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