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Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

10 June 2025
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Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

Transport & logistics, Education, Hospitality/Leisure 5 June 2025
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Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences, Engineering, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 4 June 2025

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

ContractsHR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

PeopleLife sciences, Engineering 2 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

LegislationPublic sector, Engineering 2 June 2025

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June. 

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, HR 28 May 2025

Employers urged to help channel Apprenticeship Levy funding

Employers have a key role to play in ensuring Apprenticeship Levy funding reaches the sectors and individuals who need it most.

Construction & property 4 February 2020

Three-quarters of employers struggle to find appropriate skills

Almost three-quarters of firms are struggling to find the right hire, according to the latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with careers site Totaljobs.

Construction & property, Hospitality/Leisure 4 February 2020

Hermes creates distribution jobs in Barnsley

Hermes is to create 1,300 jobs at a new distribution warehouse in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Transport & logistics 4 February 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2020

This week's appointments include: Chilworth Partnership, Forward Role, Greycoat Lumleys, re:find, RedLaw

Banking/Financial services, Legal 4 February 2020

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2020

This week's launches include: Core-Asset, DMA, Leighton, urban

Transport & logistics, Creative/Digital/Media 4 February 2020

Legal experts answer post-Brexit questions on employment

What are the top employment concerns companies are raising with legal experts following the UK’s departure from the EU last Friday [31 January]?

LegislationLegal, HR 3 February 2020

Firms announce new roles for National Apprenticeship Week

To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week (3-9 February), a number of UK employers have already announced they are bolstering apprenticeship numbers.

Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 3 February 2020

FINANCIALS: Challenges in Europe hit ManpowerGroup Q4 revenues

Recruitment giant ManpowerGroup has seen revenues drop 4% year-on-year, according to results for the three months to 31 December 2019.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing 3 February 2020

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2020

This week’s contracts and deals include: 1st Step Solutions, OCC Computer Personnel, On-Site London, Salt Recruitment Group, Weviewed

ContractsMarketing & Sales, Oil & gas/Energy 3 February 2020

EU workers fine on Brexit Day but EU jobseekers unclear on status

While Europeans working in the UK seem clear on their status, the same cannot be said about those seeking to move to Britain.

Legislation 31 January 2020

FINANCIALS: Staffline predicts profits to be down following accounting review

Staffline now expects full-year 2019 profits to be materially below previous predictions.

Financials 31 January 2020

Software jobs at new engineering centre in Belfast

Belfast is to be boosted to the tune of 15 new software engineering jobs.

Engineering, IT/Telecoms 31 January 2020

Head of coffee role at Tate Britain pays £40k

Do you know your Ristretto from your Puñet? Then step this way – we have the perfect role for you.

Lighter SideRetail, Hospitality/Leisure 31 January 2020

Snobbery around class not a barrier in recruitment industry

While class snobbery can prove a barrier to candidates securing the right job, the good news is it appears the same cannot be said about the recruitment sector.

IT/Telecoms, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 30 January 2020

Biffa wastes no time in creating jobs in County Durham

A waste management company in County Durham is to create 100 new jobs in the country.

Transport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing 30 January 2020

Two-fifths of workers fear for jobs, especially in Cardiff

More than four in 10 UK workers fear for their job this year, according to research from job search engine Adzuna.

30 January 2020

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