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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”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 19 May 2025
Contracts

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.

Retail, Transport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality/Leisure 19 May 2025
Legislation

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.

ContractsSocial care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

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.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 15 May 2025

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.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

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

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025
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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.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

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

APPOINTMENTS: 12-16 AUGUST 2019

This week’s appointments include: BCL Legal, Cielo, Eames Consulting Group, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Europa Worldwide Group, Harrier Talent Solutions, Head Resourcing, Heidrick & Struggles, Hunter Heywood, Hyperion Executive Search, Job.com, Russell Taylor Group, SmashFly Technologies, Stanton House

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Retail 12 August 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 AUGUST 2019

This week’s launches include: C4S Search, CareNow, Challenge-trg Group, Cross Country Locums, Exam Results Helpline, Investigo Consulting Solutions, NonStop Recruitment, QA, Qdos, Quanta Consultancy Services, rhi

New to MarketPublic sector, Oil & gas/Energy 12 August 2019

PM's plans to scrap ‘exceptional talent’ limit welcomed by industry

Recruiters have welcomed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that he wants to scrap the limit on Tier 1 ‘exceptional talent’ visas.

LegislationLife sciences, Engineering 9 August 2019

Recruiters offer helping hand to get EU agency workers through the Brexit mire

In an effort to allay fears over the future situation in the UK, recruiters are reaching out to EU agency workers.

9 August 2019

FINANCIALS: Next Ventures Group weathers the economic storm

Technology specialist recruiter Next Ventures Group saw a rise in both revenue and net fee income last year as it continued to grow its headcount.

FinancialsIT/Telecoms 9 August 2019

Bag yourself a behind-the-scenes role on Hollyoaks

If you love your soaps but don’t rate your acting abilities, then a job behind the camera could be your big break from recruitment.

Lighter SideCreative/Digital/Media 9 August 2019

Office cat Simba, King of Boffin Recruitment

On International Cat Day, Recruiter would like to introduce readers to office cat Simba, the ‘chief foot warmer’ at recruitment agency Boffin Recruitment & The Boffin Network.

Lighter Side 8 August 2019

TÜV SÜD campaign uses employees to highlight diverse job options

German inspection and product certification services provider TÜV SÜD has launched a new campaign using its employees as brand ambassadors.

Retail, Oil & gas/Energy 8 August 2019

FINANCIALS: European operations holds back Adecco revenue

Recruitment giant Adecco has seen a marginal decrease in group revenue year-on-year in Q2 2019 due to its European operations.

Financials 8 August 2019

Hiring activity remains subdued despite increase in demand for staff

Ongoing political and economic uncertainty contributed to subdued hiring activity in July, according to the latest KPMG and Recruitment & Employment Confederation ‘Report on Jobs’.

Retail, Construction & property 8 August 2019

FINANCIALS: Kelly Services posts slight fall in revenue

Recruitment giant Kelly Services has posted a marginal decrease in revenue year-on-year, according to Q2 2019 results.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Commercial & office support 8 August 2019

Don’t just ask female colleagues to make the tea

Recruiters who expect female consultants to make the tea or coffee could find themselves being brought to tribunal.

Legislation 7 August 2019

Kelly’s Corona steps down as president and CEO, Quigley steps up

George Corona (pictured), president and CEO at recruitment giant Kelly Services, is to step down from 30 September 2019 and will be succeeded by Peter Quigley.

PeopleCommercial & office support, Legal 7 August 2019

FINANCIALS: Page Group posts profits but UK down slightly

International gross profit growth has offset a slight decline in GP in the UK year-on-year, according to specialist professional recruiter Page Group’s unaudited half year results for the period ended 30 June 2019.

FinancialsCommercial & office support, Banking/Financial services 7 August 2019

FINANCIALS: Search Group growth boosted by Henderson Scott acquisition

Nationwide recruitment solutions provider Search Group has reported strong growth in net fee income year-on-year, according to 2018 results.

FinancialsEngineering, Industrial/Manufacturing 7 August 2019

Retail recruiters positive over fate of Tesco Metro employees

Retail recruiters are bullish on the prospects of workers affected by Tesco’s decision to cut 4,500 roles across its Metro stores.

Retail 6 August 2019

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