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International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

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.

Legislation 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.

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

International Appointments: Two executive directors join Russell Reynolds

Global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates has appointed Deborah Op

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

‘Big four’ recruiters set to weather tough conditions, says Shore Capital

Despite predicting tougher trading conditions in the UK over the next few quarters, the ‘big four

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

Engineering and manufacturing jobs created at new Jaguar Land Rover plant

Jaguar Land Rover is on the hunt for engineers to help fill 750 new roles at a new factory near W

Engineering, Public sector 13 September 2012

Appointments: Eden Scott strengthens legal and professional services team

Scottish-based recruiter Eden Scott has appointed Gillian Cunningham to its growing legal and pro

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

Contracts/Deals: Tazio launches digital video interview platform in China

Tazio, in partnership with GraduACE, has launched its digital video interview platform in China.<

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

Contracts/Deals: Clearwater Corporate Finance advises on Ochre House deal

Clearwater Corporate Finance has advised recruitment outsourcing and talent management business p

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

Contracts/Deals: The Insurance Manager chooses AMC Insurance Appointments

Outsourced insurance and risk management services to companies The Insurance Manager has appointe

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

Got a degree? It ‘makes no difference’ to three in five senior managers

Sixty per cent of senior managers across a range of UK businesses are not concerned whether or no

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

Western firms urged to review remuneration policies to compete for execs

Western firms need to review remuneration policies to remain competitive in the global war for ex

Public sector, Executive search 13 September 2012

INTERNATIONAL Contracts/Deals: Lipton Fleming and KPMR bring expats home

UK media recruitment company Lipton Fleming has finalised an affiliation deal with Australian fir

University students think relevant summer placements will help land jobs

Almost three quarters (74%) of new university students think a summer placement is the key to lan

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

International: UAE considers social protection schemes to protect expats

The UAE is considering a number of schemes for the social protection of expats working in the cou

Public sector, Life sciences 13 September 2012

International Appointments: Odgers Berndtson recruits Thomson as partner

Global executive search and consultancy firm Odgers Berndtson has appointed Alexander G Thomson a

Public sector, Executive search 13 September 2012
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