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NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

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.

Legislation 13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

LegislationLegal, 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.

Legislation 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

MAC considers full impact of EEA migration on the UK

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is currently assessing the full impact of European Economic Area migration on the UK.

Legislation 28 March 2018

Contractor wins IR35 appeal case against HMRC

A construction contractor has successfully won an IR35 appeal case against HM Revenue & Customs.

Recruiters urged to protect candidates against sexual harassment

Recruiters have been urged to protect their candidates by ensuring they are placed with reputable clients.

LegislationHR 27 March 2018

Man arrested in alleged modern slavery raid in Sheffield

A man has been arrested over modern slavery offences following a raid in Sheffield yesterday.

Legislation 27 March 2018

Marlin Hawk Group to ‘drag executive search industry into 21st Century’

Global executive search firm Marlin Hawk has acquired Winter Circle, an invitation-only digital network for senior executives.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 26-29 MARCH 2018

This week’s launches include: Acas, Harvey Nash, ProClinical, Remedium Partners

OPERA Global Youth Foundation on shortlist for Recruiter charity award

In our third showcase of charities shortlisted for Recruiter’s Charity of the Year 2018, today is the turn of OPERA Global Youth Foundation.

26 March 2018
Roger Bannister has been appoint interim GLAA head

Former deputy police chief heads GLAA

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has appointed Roger Bannister, a former deputy chief constable at Leicestershire Police, as its interim chief executive.

26 March 2018
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Rec-to-rec 26 March 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 26-29 MARCH 2018

This week's appointments include: Ably Resources, Eames Consulting Group, Taranata Group, ZRG Partners

Are you an emailer from hell?

Are you guilty of sending candidates vague or shouty emails using exclamation marks, or with profound quotes?

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 26-29 MARCH 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Anthology, randrr, Walker Smith Global, WCN

Recruiter Awards shortlisted new agencies share their secrets

In the week the shortlist for the Recruiter Awards 2018 in association with flexr was released, Recruiter spoke to the agencies that made the cut in the Best New Agency category.

Public sector, Marketing 23 March 2018

FINANCIALS: Kellan Group results reveal rise from last year’s loss

Kellan Group has posted a 0.5% annual increase in revenue, buoyed by growth in its Berkeley Scott business, according to results for the year to 31 December 2017.

SThree opens STEM Centre of Excellence in Glasgow

International recruitment organisation SThree is to open a Centre of Excellence in Glasgow.

Recruiting Scrabble champ is subject of a question on The Chase

Which recruitment consultant was the subject of a quiz question this week on ITV’s game show The Chase?

Lighter Side 23 March 2018
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