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Trinity Bridge expands in Central Europe, appoints MD for Germany

Hospitality specialist executive search firm Trinity Bridge is expanding its operations in Central Europe with the appointment of Stephanie Watzek.

International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

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”.

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.

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.

Legislation 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.

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.

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.

Thousands apply to move and work in Estonia thanks to Career Hunt

Estonia’s Career Hunt recruitment campaign has attracted thousands of applications from technology specialists from all over the world.

IT/Telecoms, HR 26 September 2018

AA roadshow events engaged with the public and attracted talent

The AA’s recent employer branding efforts to attract talent has proved a “massive” success.

Marketing, Transport & logistics 25 September 2018

Labour’s Substitute Teacher Register could be costlier for schools, say recruiters

Recruiters have questioned whether a Labour proposal for a new Substitute Teacher Register, aimed at ending the “spiralling” cost to schools of hiring supply teachers, is workable.

LegislationPublic sector, Education 25 September 2018

FINANCIALS: Harvey Nash reveals robust UK results

Harvey Nash has seen revenue climb 15.3% in constant currency year-on-year, according to unaudited interim results for the six months to 31 July 2018.

Grantley Hall hotel and spa recruits for spring opening

Luxury country resort hotel and spa Grantley Hall is recruiting for a range of roles ahead of its spring 2019 opening.

Record label bans candidates from saying where they went to school

A Manchester start-up digital record label has banned candidates from mentioning where they went to school or university in their job applications in a bid to increase social diversity in the music industry.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 24 September 2018

Contractor wins case against HMRC for unpaid holiday

A contractor has won a case brought against HM Revenue & Customs in a claim for more than £4k in unpaid holiday pay.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 24 September 2018

HMRC prioritises recruitment sector in NMW crackdown

Recruitment has been one of the sectors prioritised by HM Revenue & Customs in a crackdown to enforce National Minimum Wage (NMW) rules.

LegislationRetail, Social care 24 September 2018

Legoland Discovery Centre finds its master builder

The search for Lego’s master model builder is over.

APPOINTMENTS: 24-28 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: AMS, Claremont Consulting, Frazer John Recruitment, Green Park, Impellam, Norrie Johnston Recruitment, Resource Solutions, SmartRecruiters, Source Technology, Trustees Unlimited

CONTRACTS: 24-28 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts include: 6point6 Cloud Gateway, Beamery, Cooper Edwards, DFP Recruitment Services, Edward Reed Recruitment, Entelo, GatenbySanderson, idibu, Laurus Executive Search, RGF Executive Search

NEW TO THE MARKET: 24-28 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: 10x Psychology, Gatehouse Bank, Head Medical, RedWigWam, Talent Ticker, The Classroom Partnership, The Jarell Group, Zodeq

Recruitment industry’s Burgess looks to leap into the limelight on X Factor

If recruitment’s new great hope on the X Factor applies the same work ethic to her singing career as she has done at her recruitment agency day job, then she’s destined for success.

People 21 September 2018

GLAA introduces new licensing standards from October

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) is to introduce new licensing standards to better protect vulnerable and exploited workers at the start of next month.

LegislationAgriculture 21 September 2018

Leicester races ahead with jobs for new go-karting track

A new indoor go-karting track is to open in Leicester in November, creating 30 new jobs.

The REC reports back from the Lib Dem conference

The REC will be on the ground at all the major party conferences, but first up is the Liberal Democrats in Brighton.

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