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Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, HR 13 June 2025

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 13-17 MAY 2024

This week’s appointments include: APSCo, Baltimore Consulting, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, VIQU

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 13-17 MAY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Apsa, Jobmatch Sweden, Kelly, Mach Recruitment

NEW TO THE MARKET: 13-17 MAY 2024

This week’s new launches include: BSA Group, Engineering @ 365, Hays, jobsforschools, Talentheads

Social recruiting March/April 2024

Recruiters and staff continue to help charities. Here are some examples we’ve seen since the previous Recruiter

Helping employees overcome imposter syndrome

A new role can trigger ‘imposter syndrome’, the feeling of self-doubt experienced by over 60% of UK workers about their work accomplishments. They believe they don’t deserve their jobs or success or that they can never meet others’ expectations. As a result, they feel like imposters or frauds at the workplace – and it doesn’t matter how high you’ve risen in the organisation or if your achievements are staggering. In fact, it’s experienced commonly as we take on more responsibility.

8 May 2024
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Satori Partnership launches to better optimise operations for recruiters

Steve Carter has launched professional services consultancy Satori Partnership.

8 May 2024

Tips for recruiters to spot the double-jobbers

A fraud prevention boss is urging recruitment agencies to be vigilant amid a rise in cases of so-called ‘double jobbing’.

8 May 2024

FINANCIALS: ‘Stable’ first quarter for Adecco

Adecco has reported “stable” first-quarter revenues of €5.7m (£4.9m) today [7 May 2024], while experiencing a net negative effect of currency conversion and working days with a net negative impact.

Socially Recruited buys TJS Education to help schools hire better

Socially Recruited, the AI-powered recruitment platform, has acquired the education recruitment consultancy TJS Education.

Hingston appointed associate director at NRG to launch HR consultancy service

Recruitment specialist NRG is delighted to announce the return of Catherine Hingston (pictured) as associate director.

Ritu Mohanka joins global HR tech company from IBM

Global HR tech company VONQ has appointed Ritu Mohanka as CEO effective immediately.

PeopleIT/Telecoms, HR 7 May 2024

Recruitment industry can be part of welfare reform discussion

The Department of Work and Pensions has this week unveiled a consultation on proposals to move away from fixed cash benefit system towards tailored support.

Legislation 30 April 2024

IBM survey finds UK business leaders expect 25% of workforce need to retrain

An IBM survey has found that a large number of UK respondents expect roughly 25% of the workforce would need retraining as a result of artificial intelligence (AI).

APSCo launches manifesto to beat the skills crisis

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has launched its manifesto, calling on political parties to boost the UK’s economic growth by strengthening the labour market.

New to Market 30 April 2024

UK fraud prevention service reveals rise in dishonest conduct by new recruits

Data sent to Cifas has revealed an increase in new recruits committing dishonest conduct against employers.

IT/Telecoms 30 April 2024

nGAGE Talent acquires Xcede Group's South African Sales Operations

Privately-owned UK recruitment group nGAGE Talent has acquired the South African operation of Xcede Group.

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