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Employment Rights Bill roadmap launched with enhanced workers’ rights

The government has unveiled its long-awaited roadmap setting out how it will deliver its new package of workers’ rights.

HR 2 July 2025

Legislation

Recruitment industry welcomes consultation and timeline for ERB roadmap

Recruitment industry leaders have applauded the publication of the Employment Rights Bill roadmap.

2 July 2025

People

Org Group appoints former Gravitas CEO

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has appointed Kurt Schreurs (pictured) as chief revenue officer (CRO) for Recruitment Solutions.

Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, Executive search, IT/Telecoms, HR 2 July 2025

Viral TikTok video sparks surge in the creative CV for Gen Z candidates

A Legally Blonde inspired TikTok has gone viral, and it’s transforming how Gen Z approaches job applications.

Lighter SideCreative/Digital/Media, HR 1 July 2025

ERB amendment would require licensing authority to oversee umbrella firms

Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond plans to introduce an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB).

LegislationHR 30 June 2025

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

HR and workforce management firm UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a US-based employee scheduling software provider.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media 30 June 2025

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.

People 26 June 2025

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

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

PeopleTransport & logistics, Banking/Financial services 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.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 26 June 2025

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.

Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality/Leisure 11 September 2017

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

CONTRACTS AND DEALS: 11-15 SEPTEMBER 2017

This week’s contracts and deals include: Adecco Group, APSCo, Bullhorn International, Cammach Recruitment, Crimson, Harvey Nash, NRG, RACS Group, Sage People, SmartRecruiters, Softserve, TempBuddy

ContractsMarketing & Sales, Recruitment Process Outsourcing 11 September 2017

NEW TO THE MARKET: 11-15 SEPTEMBER 2017

Latest new launches, openings or products within the recruitment industry, including: BlueFinity, cut-e, Elitegroup, FleishmanHillard Fishburn, Monster, NC Associates, PAPA, S2recruitment.co.uk, Supertemps

New to MarketRetail, Marketing 11 September 2017

Randstad candidate sails away on tall ship

A life on the ocean wave is proving swell for Elena Erina.

8 September 2017

Coalition should have gone further to tackle labour market abuse, says Cable

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Vince Cable has admitted that the Conservative-Liberal Coalition government should have gone further in tackling labour market abuse.

Legislation 8 September 2017

TrueBlue recruits workers ready for hurricane clear-up

US blue-collar recruiter TrueBlue is playing an active role in recruiting workers in the recovery effort in hurricane-torn areas.

8 September 2017

Non-disclosure for past offences in BAME justice review

Ensuring reformed ex-offenders need not disclose offences to prospective employers is one of the stand-out recommendations to government in a review led by Labour MP David Lammy.

LegislationPublic sector, Legal 8 September 2017

Perm placements up but candidate availability down

The number of people placed into permanent jobs continued to rise markedly in August, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and IHS Markit.

Social care, Engineering 8 September 2017

Postman Pat and his Postal Museum cat

Ever fancied working for the Postal Museum? Well, we could have the purrfect role for you – so long as you’re a cat.

Lighter Side 8 September 2017

CV skills? Be yourself, unless you can be Batman

What weird ‘skills’ have you uncovered on a candidate’s CV? Can it beat ‘Elvish’ and Nadsat as language skills?

Lighter Side 8 September 2017

Fairytale recruits required for Disneyland Paris 25-year celebrations

Disneyland Paris is recruiting wannabe princes and princesses to help celebrate the theme park’s 25th anniversary.

Lighter SideHospitality/Leisure 8 September 2017

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