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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

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

APPOINTMENTS: 5-9 AUGUST 2019

This week’s appointments include: BWD, Eames Consulting Group, HRC Recruitment, Macildowie, Optionis Group, Pedersen & Partners, Protocol, SThree

PeopleMarketing & Sales, Public sector 5 August 2019

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 5-9 AUGUST 2019

This week’s contracts and deals include: GatenbySanderson, Graham Matthews, MyPeople Group

ContractsPublic sector, Creative/Digital/Media 5 August 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 AUGUST 2019

This week’s launches include: Catapult, Corecom Consulting

New to MarketRetail, IT/Telecoms 5 August 2019

Ex-reality TV contestant praises supportive recruitment firm in coping with fame

A supportive employer has proven invaluable to a recruitment consultant in coping with fame following his stint on reality TV earlier this year.

LegislationCreative/Digital/Media, Hospitality/Leisure 2 August 2019

Samuel Knight International offers support to beleaguered Teesside workers

A specialist energy and rail recruitment firm has offered support for staff at Tees Renewable Energy Plant in Teesport.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 2 August 2019

Stafflex’s Agnes is the office buddy we all need

To mark World Friendship Day this week, Recruiter is featuring man’s (and woman’s) best friend.

Lighter SidePublic sector, Education 2 August 2019

Top five Manchester recruiters: have you made the list?

Engineering recruiter Morson has ranked top of Manchester-based recruitment agencies in digital marketing agency Embryo Digital’s new index.

Public sector, Oil & gas/Energy 2 August 2019

‘Laddish’ comments made on chat group raises legal worries for recruiters

Recruiters should ensure offending communications have a clear workplace connection if taking action against consultants engaging in sexist ‘banter’ on social media platforms.

LegislationLegal, HR 1 August 2019

FINANCIALS: Capita reveals fall in revenue

Business outsourcing provider Capita has seen revenue fall 6.3% year-on-year, according to H1 2019 results.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 1 August 2019

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