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Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

Transport & logistics, Education, Hospitality/Leisure 5 June 2025
New to Market

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences, Engineering, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 4 June 2025
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REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Public sector, Social care, HR, Healthcare/Medical 3 June 2025

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

ContractsHR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

PeopleLife sciences, Engineering 2 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

LegislationPublic sector, Engineering 2 June 2025

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June. 

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, HR 28 May 2025

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

People 27 May 2025

Workers come up with far-fetched excuses for absence

What’s the worst excuse you’ve heard one of your temps give for failing to turn up for an assignment? Can it beat ‘There’s a lion in my garden’ or ‘I accidentally got on a flight to Spain’?

Lighter Side 1 February 2018
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Building relationships: Making the right recommendation

Every recruitment platform seeks to connect candidates and employers. 
 

HR 31 January 2018

Lookie-likie recruitment agency back on screens this year

A TV show about a recruitment agency that places lookalikes is set to return to UK screens this spring, according to Ricky Gervais lookalike Tim Oliver.

Lighter SideCreative/Digital/Media 31 January 2018

FINANCIALS: Capita overhauls business and issues profit warning

Capita has issued a profit warning amid plans to strengthen its balance sheet and embark on an overhaul of its organisation resulting in cost cutting and the sale of unprofitable businesses.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing 31 January 2018

Political and economic uncertainties and skills shortages major concerns for hiring

Political and economic uncertainties are causing hiring concerns among UK employers, according to the latest ‘JobsOutlook’ from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

31 January 2018

Ex-recruiter Ashley leaves the (Big Brother) house

Recruitment’s representative on Celebrity Big Brother has left the building.

Lighter Side 31 January 2018

Recruiters sceptical over leaked Doomsday Brexit economic document

Recruiters are sceptical over a leaked document showing the UK economy will be hit no matter what Brexit deal is struck.

Public sector, Transport & logistics 30 January 2018

Williams takes the helm at Nakama Group

Andrea Williams has been appointed CEO at international recruiter Nakama Group.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 30 January 2018

FINANCIALS: Servoca on track with trading

Servoca says trading for Q1 2018 is in line with expectations.

FinancialsEngineering, Construction & property 30 January 2018

Cruise firm recruits for a globetrotting retail experience

Fancy a life on the open seas? If your answer is “Aharrr! That I be, shipmate!”, then we might have just the role for you.

Lighter SideRetail, Transport & logistics 30 January 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 29 JANUARY-2 FEBRUARY 2018

This week’s launches include: ALC, Macildowie, Mesh Talent, nGAGE Specialist Recruitment, The NQT Partnership, RAW Recruitment Solutions, Talent Plus, TeamJobs

New to MarketMarketing & Sales, Marketing 30 January 2018

FINANCIALS: SThree puts US to the fore as UK slips down the rankings

International specialist recruiter SThree has identified the US as a key growth market.

FinancialsOil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 29 January 2018

GLAA revokes Cornish gangmaster’s licence

A Cornish gangmaster has been shut down by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).

LegislationAgriculture, Industrial/Manufacturing 29 January 2018

Niche and specialisation are hiring bright spots, says Morgan McKinley

Demand for niche skills and specialists were the bright spots for hiring in 2017 in the UK, according to global professional services recruiter Morgan McKinley.

Banking/Financial services, IT/Telecoms 29 January 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 29 JANUARY-2 FEBRUARY 2018

This week’s appointments include: Change Recruitment, Empresaria, Engage, H1 Healthcare, Heidrick & Struggles, Hogan Assessments, Holmes Noble, NSPCC, Pedersen & Partners, PMP Recruitment, Robert Walters, Salt, Search Consultancy

PeopleSales, Creative/Digital/Media 29 January 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 29 JANUARY-2 FEBRUARY 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: GoJobSearch, greenbean by NRG, Recruitive, Talmundo, Thomas International

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, IT/Telecoms 29 January 2018

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