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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

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Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

Transport & logistics, Banking/Financial services, Legal, Executive search, Industrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, Healthcare/Medical, Accounting/Finance 26 June 2025

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Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

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

Creative/Digital/Media, Executive search, IT/Telecoms 26 June 2025

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.

LegislationSocial care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

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

ContractsTransport & logistics, Engineering 12 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

PeopleBanking/Financial services, HR 12 June 2025

Unleash conference reveals recruitment technology transformation

The ever expanding and constantly changing role that technology plays in HR and recruitment was the theme of the Unleash conference and exhibition held at London Excel this week.

IT/Telecoms, HR 22 March 2018

NHS pay increase good but doesn’t go far enough, say recruiters

While a pay increase for NHS staff is a “step in the right direction”, recruiters have raised concerns whether government’s move goes far enough to sufficiently tackle the service’s staffing crisis.

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 22 March 2018

ASA deems Vanguard Marketing job ad misleading

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against a job advert placed by marketing consultants Vanguard Marketing for a sales adviser.

Marketing, HR 22 March 2018

Graduate raps her way into work

We’re not sure whether this is becoming a trend but we have been sent another example of a job rapplication.

Lighter SideGraduates/Apprentices/School leavers 22 March 2018

Shortlisted charity Unseen supports survivors into work

In the second of our showcase of shortlisted charities for Recruiter’s Charity of the Year 2018, today is the turn of Unseen.

Charity & not-for-profit 21 March 2018

BBC comes under fire from presenters and industry for poor IR35 advice

The BBC has been accused of being “cack handed” in the way it allegdedly encouraged presenters to work through personal service companies (PSCs).

LegislationPublic sector, Creative/Digital/Media 21 March 2018

Two arrested in West Midlands over GLAA investigation into worker exploitation

Two men have been arrested by investigators from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) in connection with the alleged exploitation of workers.

Legislation 21 March 2018

Numbers in work rise, but employers still struggle to fill roles

While latest official figures point to yet a further increase in the number of people in work, evidence suggests employers are really struggling to fill roles.

21 March 2018

Postal Museum on the lookout for an Easter Bunny

The Postal Museum is on an Easter hunt for a new recruit of the floppy-eared variety.

Lighter Side 21 March 2018

Recruiter Awards 2018 shortlist is revealed

The shortlist for the 2018 Recruiter Awards in association with flexr can now be revealed ahead of 3 May’s gala awards evening at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.

20 March 2018

ASTRiiD charity tackling ‘invisible talent pool’

Recruiter begins its showcase of shortlisted charities for the magazine’s Charity of the Year 2018, starting today with ASTRiiD.

Charity & not-for-profit 20 March 2018

Recruitment ad ignored sensitivities but is it discriminatory?

Recruiters have been urged to show sensitivity around the wording used in job adverts or risk an ensuing PR nightmare.

LegislationHospitality/Leisure 20 March 2018

When life throws you lemons and limes, send off a rapping letter

What’s the most innovative job application you’ve ever received? Can it beat a rapping cover letter?

Lighter SideMarketing & Sales, Retail 20 March 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 19-23 MARCH 2018

This week’s launches include: Airswift, chefs-direct.com, cut-e, Head Resourcing, LogicMelon, Norman Broadbent

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 20 March 2018

Business as usual in Russia, says Antal International’s Goodwin

Despite rising political tension between the UK and Russia, it’s business as usual in Russia, according to Tony Goodwin, group CEO and chairman at Antal International, whose companies operate in Russia and in a number of the former Soviet Union states (CIS).

Oil & gas/Energy, Executive search 19 March 2018

New Staffline CEO Pullen on the acquisition trail

The new CEO of recruitment and employment organisation Staffline Group has wasted no time in making his mark with the acquisition of three staffing businesses.

Retail, Transport & logistics 19 March 2018

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