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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.

Transport & logistics, Executive search, Hospitality/Leisure 22 May 2025
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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.

Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics, Engineering, Construction & property, Industrial/Manufacturing 20 May 2025
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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.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 20 May 2025

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”.

New to MarketLife sciences, Creative/Digital/Media 19 May 2025

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.

ContractsRetail, Transport & logistics 19 May 2025

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.

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

FINANCIALS: Hydrogen sees strong trading performance

Specialist professional recruiter Hydrogen Group has seen net fee income increase 57% year-on-year, according to unaudited results for the half year to 30 June 2018.

FinancialsInterim recruitment 18 September 2018

Lidl’s Leeds site to create 500 jobs

Retailer Lidl has announced plans to create 500 jobs at a new warehouse near Leeds.

Retail, Transport & logistics 18 September 2018

Bombay Sapphire finds a new recruit for its role of global ambassador

We have to break it to you that gin brand Bombay Sapphire’s search for a global ambassador is over.

Lighter SideRetail, Hospitality/Leisure 18 September 2018

Recruitment director jailed for spending VAT payments on luxury homes

A recruitment agency director, found to have stolen more than £470k in VAT payments and spending it on houses and a luxury holiday home, has been jailed for 27 months.

People 17 September 2018

Candidates’ past online comments can cause problems for recruiters in the future

Recruiters have been urged to be alive to the risks connected to the vetting of candidates on behalf of clients, in cases where a candidate’s controversial social media posts subsequently come to light.

LegislationCreative/Digital/Media 17 September 2018

FINANCIALS: US background check firm ClearStar reveals revenue rise

US-based ClearStar has seen revenue increase 11% year-on-year, according to interim results for the six months to 30 June 2018.

FinancialsHR 17 September 2018

The X Factor uncovers yet another recruitment talent

Stand aside Honey G and Olly Murs – there is a new recruiter blowing away the judges on TV singing competition The X Factor.

Lighter SideHospitality/Leisure 17 September 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 17-21 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Airswift, Claremont Consulting, NP Group, Pedersen & Partners, VMAGROUP

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 17 September 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 17-21 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Ethos BeathChapman Australia, Quay Appointments, Sopra Steria Recruitment

ContractsPublic sector, Executive search 17 September 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 17-21 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: BP, Charlton Morris, Darcy Associates, Zinc

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 17 September 2018
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Recruiters could act as key link in Labour’s new immigration work visa proposals

Labour’s new immigration policy presents an opportunity for recruiters with access to in-demand candidates from outside the EU, lawyers say.

LegislationHealthcare/Medical 14 September 2018

Apprentice winner Martin’s HRS breaks £1m profit barrier

Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS), the science industry staffing specialist launched by 2012 Apprentice winner Ricky Martin, is eyeing expansion into Europe, as the group announced it has reached £1m in profits.

PeopleLife sciences, IT/Telecoms 14 September 2018

FINANCIALS: SThree posts profit rise, but UK down

SThree has seen gross profit increase 13% year-on-year, according to a trading update for the quarter to 31 August 2018.

Financials 14 September 2018

Alchemy Technology creates software roles in Derry

Northern Ireland is to be boosted to the tune of 250 new software roles.

IT/Telecoms 14 September 2018

More cost for agencies if McDonnell’s proposals brought in

Commitments for additional protections for workers promised by shadow chancellor John McDonnell (pictured) earlier this week result in recruiters facing cases being brought by agency workers for unfair dismissal.

Legislation 13 September 2018

Arrests made following GLAA operation in Coventry

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences following a Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) operation in Coventry.

Legislation 13 September 2018

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