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Aspiring pilots can apply to join fully-funded training programme

Jet2.com has announced the launch of a fully-funded pilot training programme, giving up to 60 aspiring pilots the opportunity to fly for the airline without having to self-fund.

Transport & logistics, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 13 May 2025

Health-related resignations on the rise in the UK

Almost one in five (18%) businesses in the UK have seen health-related resignations among their staff in the last three months, a new report from Totaljobs has revealed.

13 May 2025

Legislation

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

Public sector, Social care, Construction & property, Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality/Leisure, Healthcare/Medical, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 13 May 2025

PM Starmer unveils White Paper to reform immigration system

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today unveiled the government’s Immigration white paper “to reduce migration” and strengthen the UK’s borders.

LegislationSocial care, Hospitality/Leisure 12 May 2025

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

ContractsPublic sector, Oil & gas/Energy 8 May 2025

Take a Netwalk on the kind side

A walk organised by TEAM raised awareness of isolation, as well as money for charity.

7 May 2025

Analytics functions to merge into single workforce intelligence organisation

What will talent intelligence look like in the future?

7 May 2025

Redefining the role of humans at work

Talent leaders are in the midst of redefining work that will be “more pro-human than in any other point in human history”.

7 May 2025

Social recruiting: May/June 2025

Whether you’ve been trekking up a hill, making a team look brill, donating chocs to fill [a foodbank] or walking a mill-ion steps, you lot have been busy!

Lighter SideConstruction & property, Charity & not-for-profit 7 May 2025

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

FINANCIALS: Technology and legal issues keep Gattaca’s overall profits flat

Net fee income for engineering and technology recruiter Gattaca has been flat year-on-year, according to a trading update for the year to 31 July 2019.

FinancialsEngineering, IT/Telecoms 6 August 2019

Around Noon takes a bite at expansion with nearly 100 new jobs

A Northern Ireland-based sandwich company is creating 94 jobs due to a major investment.

Retail, Industrial/Manufacturing 6 August 2019

Recruiters must swear they will mind their procedures before dismissal

Recruiters have been warned to go through the correct procedures when considering firing workers for swearing.

Legal, HR 5 August 2019

FINANCIALS: RTC Group weathers the Brexit storm

Engineering and technical recruiter RTC Group has seen group revenue rise, according to unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2019.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Transport & logistics 5 August 2019

Emma Watson launches helpline for those being harassed at work

Harry Potter star Emma Watson has launched a legal advice line for those experiencing sexual harassment at work.

New to MarketLegal, HR 5 August 2019

Recruiting for sweet jobs in York confectionery factory

York’s food manufacturing sector is to be boosted to the tune of 90 new jobs.

Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing 5 August 2019

Garden centre’s recruitment drive for Santa and his little helpers begins

It may still be 142 days until Christmas but that hasn’t stopped the Brigg Garden Centre in Lincolnshire beginning its annual recruitment drive for Santa and his little helpers to work at the centre this festive season.

Lighter SideHospitality/Leisure 5 August 2019