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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

FINANCIALS: Parity posts marginal revenue drop

Parity Group has posted a marginal decline of group year-on-year revenues, according to interim results for the six months to 30 June 2017.

To cut a long story short, Spandau Ballet needs a lead singer

One of the most famous UK bands of the 1980s is recruiting for a lead singer.

Recruiters call for end to pay freeze for nurses and teachers

Recruiters have called on government to introduce a pay rise for nurses and teachers of above 2.9% to stave off an ongoing exodus of talent.

Public sector, Education 13 September 2017

Rob Sheffield resigns at Nakama Group

Rob Sheffield has resigned as CEO at international recruiter Nakama Group.

Taylor to be quizzed by two government committees

Matthew Taylor is to appear before two Parliamentary Select Committees following this summer’s publication of his review into modern working practices.

Legislation 13 September 2017

Low unemployment doesn’t help talent shortage

UK unemployment has hit a new 42 year low. Figures reveal UK unemployment fell by 75,000 in the quarter to July.

13 September 2017

Concept Life expands in Cheshire, creating new jobs

The UK’s science sector has been boosted to the tune of the 75 new jobs in the North-West.

Life sciences, Engineering 13 September 2017

Rethink Group’s recruitment arm reveals rebrand

Rethink Group’s recruitment arm Rethink Recruitment has unveiled a new look and rebrand, Recruiter can exclusively reveal.

Marketing, Creative/Digital/Media 12 September 2017

Renewable energy projects set to create thousands of jobs

Thousands of new jobs are to be created due to 11 new energy projects worth up to £176m per year in the latest competitive auction for renewable technologies.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 12 September 2017

FINANCIALS: Group revenue drops at Hydrogen

Hydrogen has seen group revenue fall amid challenging conditions for its UK business.

Financials 12 September 2017

Luxembourg wins in clean sweep for pay

What’s the best paying hourly rate for contractors on your books? Does it compare with £13.17 an hour?

Industrial/Manufacturing 12 September 2017

A Goodwin for Antal vs Wilkinson of Gattaca in Great North Run battle

Last week, we told you about the Battle of the Recruitment Titans going head to head at this year’s Great North Run, which took place yesterday.

People 11 September 2017

Cordant Group refocuses business on social enterprise

Cordant Group has announced plans to become a social enterprise.

Social care, Engineering 11 September 2017

FINANCIALS: InterQuest shares suspended on AIM

Specialist technology recruiter InterQuest has announced the temporary suspension of its shares on AIM.

FinancialsIT/Telecoms 11 September 2017

On your bike – bicycle jobs boom in China

Songstress Katie Melua once sang about there being nine million bicycles in Beijing.

APPOINTMENTS: 11-15 SEPTEMBER 2017

This week’s appointments include: Capita, Cooper Lomaz, Empresaria, Gilson Gray, Human One, Kingsbridge Group, Recruitment Solutions (NW), RedLaw, Savannah Group, SThree, TEAM

PeopleEngineering, Legal 11 September 2017
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