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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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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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.

£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.

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

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

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

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NEW TO THE MARKET: 29 JULY-2 AUGUST 2019

This week’s launches include: Airswift, Beamery, Fircroft, First Advantage, Hays, Thorn Baker Group, Walters People

Understand rights of workers with disabilities and get to grips with Equality Act

Recruiters have been urged to gain a better understanding of how the Equality Act 2010 protects disabled workers.

Legislation 29 July 2019

Beesley and Dawe launch TIMESTWO Investments for entrepreneurs

Mike Beesley (above, right) and Keith Dawe (above, left) have set up TIMESTWO Investments, a new investment programme for recruitment entrepreneurs.

Ocado to create jobs in Sunderland at new office complex

Ocado is to create 300 customer service jobs at a new centre on the former Vaux Brewery site in Sunderland.

Equi’s expands and creates new jobs thanks to Scottish funding

Ice cream maker Equi’s is creating new jobs amid a move to bigger premises and an increased workforce following a £690k funding package from regional development agency Scottish Enterprise.

Recruiters stay cool as the temperatures soar

Recruiters have been coping with the recent heatwave by embracing flexible working – and breaking out the ice lollies.

26 July 2019

Police recruitment of 20,000 new officers to begin within weeks

Around 20,000 police officers are set to be recruited in England and Wales, new Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced.

Public sector 26 July 2019

Parkdean Resorts to deliver 200 apprenticeships for its resorts nationwide

Parkdean Resorts is to start delivering up to 200 apprenticeships nationwide after being awarded employer provider status by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.

Antiques retailer looks to recruit its own David Dickinson

Do you have an eye for a right bobby dazzler? Then step this way because we have the perfect role for you.

Recruiters not obliged to agree to flexible working due to the heat

While allowing consultants to work flexibly in the hot weather would seem a sensible approach, agency bosses are under no obligation to agree to such requests.

25 July 2019

FINANCIALS: Robert Walters sees NFI rise, even in the UK

Global recruiter Robert Walters has seen net fee income climb 7% year-on-year and has even recorded a marginal increase in NFI in the UK, despite ongoing political uncertainty.

Three suspected human traffickers arrested in Luton

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking after a major operation targeting a suspected organised crime group.

Legislation 25 July 2019

Contractors will turn to umbrella companies thanks to IR35 changes

Most recruiters anticipate umbrella company usage to soar in response to changes to IR35 in the private sector.

Legislation 25 July 2019

Recruiters should review NDAs in line with proposed new legislation

Recruiters have been urged to review existing agreements in light of government plans for new regulations tackling the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).

Legislation 24 July 2019

Hiring needs set to ‘cautious’ amid political uncertainty

Political uncertainty is continuing to cause caution among hirers, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s latest JobsOutlook.

Public sector, Social care 24 July 2019

FINANCIALS: Empresaria Group reveals NFI rise despite decline in engineering division

International specialist staffing group Empresaria has seen net fee income growth of 6% year-on-year, according to interim results for H1 2019.

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