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Legislation

HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025

Contracts

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Social care, IT/Telecoms, HR, Healthcare/Medical 15 May 2025

Legislation

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Public sector, HR 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 14 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, Engineering 14 May 2025

ASA upholds complaint against Guardian Recruiters website

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint made against newspaper the Guardian’s recruitment website querying whether a comparison it made between itself and charityjob.co.uk was verifiable.

Charity & not-for-profit 9 August 2017

Feline a bit down? Trevor the cat will cheer you up

A Berkshire-based recruiter is reaping the rewards of having a moggy mascot.

Lighter SideMarketing, Creative/Digital/Media 9 August 2017

FINANCIALS: RTC Group sees small rise in revenue

Engineering and tech staffing specialist RTC Group has seen a marginal increase in revenue, according to unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2017.

FinancialsEngineering, IT/Telecoms 9 August 2017

Work for NASA? It’s child’s play

NASA’s search for a planetary protection officer has attracted an application from a nine-year-old New Jersey resident.

Lighter SideEngineering 9 August 2017

Unlimited holiday benefits reduce sick days and attract talent

Recruiters failing to offer unlimited holiday to consultants could be running the risk of increased sick days and staff turnover.

HR 8 August 2017

Temp and perm billings on the increase, says Report on Jobs

Appointments have increased at their fastest rate for more than two and a half years, according to the latest ‘Report on Jobs’.

Public sector, Social care 8 August 2017

Kindly Canadian cop buys jobseeker suit he was stealing for job interview

A shoplifter in Toronto, Canada, caught stealing an outfit for a job interview was given a second chance by the arresting police officer, who then bought the outfit for him.

Lighter Side 8 August 2017

Firstsource Solutions to create 500 jobs in Teesside

A call centre firm has committed to creating up to 500 new jobs on Teesside.

Commercial & office support, Accounting/Finance 8 August 2017

Harsh warning for recruiters who ignore new data protection rules

An employment lawyer has warned it may already be too late for recruiters that have failed to prepare for new data protection rules.

Legislation 7 August 2017

Consultant Wileman wins claim for unfair dismissal at tribunal

A recruitment consultant described as “quite toxic” and “behaving like a playground bully” has won her claim for unfair dismissal at a recent employment tribunal.

People 7 August 2017

Calling protection officers for interplanetary crafts

Ever fancied being a defender of the Earth? No, we’re not referring to the amazingly brilliant 1980s cartoon featuring the likes of Flash Gordon, the Phantom, Mandrake the Magician and Lothar.

Life sciences, Engineering 7 August 2017

Readers’ Views: 31 July-4 August 2017

A weekly round-up of comments on recruiter.co.uk stories

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 7 August 2017

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 AUGUST 2017

This week’s appointments include: Athona Education, Bullhorn, Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, Opus Recruitment Solutions, Pedersen & Partners, Phenom People, Redline Group

PeopleRetail, Public sector 7 August 2017

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 7-11 AUGUST 2017

This week’s contracts and deals, including: British Heart Foundation, Cranfield University, Cross Country Healthcare, Indeed, Interviewed, SHEROES, Vidu, Women Restart, Workday

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 7 August 2017

NEW TO THE MARKET: 7-11 AUGUST 2017

Latest new launches, openings or products within the recruitment industry, including: C&M Travel Recruitment, Employment Solutions, Flat Fee Recruiter, iContract, Intouch, Lawspeed, NonStop Recruitment, PMP Recruitment, Qdos Contracting, Source, Xref

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Social care 7 August 2017

Ex-Love Island contestant’s advice to recruiters

Being true to yourself and making the cast and crew laugh are some of the secrets to successfully landing a place on the 2018 series of dating reality show Love Island, according to past contestant and recruiter Adam Jukes.

Lighter Side 4 August 2017

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