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BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

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

Creative/Digital/Media, HR 28 May 2025

People

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

27 May 2025

Legislation

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

Engineering, Construction & property, Industrial/Manufacturing, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 27 May 2025

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Social care, Engineering 27 May 2025

Key executive appointments for ManpowerGroup

Global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup has announced two key executive appointments aimed to accelerate its strategic growth and transformation agenda.

People 27 May 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, Madison Berkeley, The Education Network

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 27 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Kyloe Partners

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 27 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, itris X, ManpowerGroup

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, Industrial/Manufacturing 27 May 2025

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 27 May 2025

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

FINANCIALS: China’s 51job shows solid revenue growth

China-based integrated HR services provider 51job has achieved “solid growth”, with revenues up 20.3% year-on-year.

FinancialsHR 4 August 2017

FINANCIALS: Hudson Global profits up slightly thanks to US business

Hudson Global has seen increases in revenue and gross profit buoyed by a strong performance from its US business.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive search 4 August 2017

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