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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

Legislation

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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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

UK unemployment rate falls to record low

The UK’s unemployment rate has once again fallen to a record low.

12 July 2017

Trade bodies weigh in to Taylor Review debate

Recruitment trade bodies have voiced their concerns about several aspects within the Taylor Review of modern employment practices.

Legislation 12 July 2017

FINANCIALS: Robert Walters sees growth in profits

Global recruiter Robert Walters has UK gross profit climb 13% year-on-year, according to results for the second quarter of the year.

FinancialsExecutive search 12 July 2017

Taylor Review: Agency workers can request direct contract after a year

Granting agency workers the right to request a direct contract of employment after a year working with an employer is one of the standout recommendations affecting the world of agency work in the Taylor Review, published this morning.

Legislation 11 July 2017

Anderson Group refutes Guardian story over link to ‘tax avoidance scheme’

The Guardian newspaper reports that what it called “an aggressive tax avoidance scheme” linked to recruitment industry financial services provider Anderson Group is being liquidated.

11 July 2017

FINANCIALS: PageGroup profits fall in UK despite overall rise

Global recruiter PageGroup has seen UK gross profit drop 4.5% year-on-year, according to results for the second quarter of the year.

FinancialsPublic sector, Education 11 July 2017

JDR brings 50 jobs to Newcastle

Offshore energy giant JDR is creating 50 jobs with the opening of a European service centre facility in Newcastle.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 11 July 2017

‘Dependent contractor’ status among the main Taylor Review benefits for gig workers

A new ‘dependent contractor’ status that will see gig economy workers benefit from sick pay and holiday leave is to feature among the recommendations of the Taylor Review, according to reports.

LegislationLegal 10 July 2017

Be more self-aware in business situations advises drama tutor

How successful are you at using your peripheral vision?

10 July 2017

High-street names to create over 1,000 jobs

AS Watson – the group behind high-street chains Superdrug, Savers and The Perfume Shop – is planning to create more than 1,000 jobs across the UK.

Retail, Healthcare/Medical 10 July 2017

Abbeyfield holds recruitment day for care home

Older person charity Abbeyfield is to host a recruitment day for its old people’s home in Silksworth, Sunderland.

Social care, Commercial & office support 10 July 2017

APPOINTMENTS: 10-14 JULY 2017

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting Group, Hays, Jagex, Jonathan Lee Recruitment, Sky Recruitment Solutions, Woodrow Mercer

PeopleRetail, Creative/Digital/Media 10 July 2017

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 JULY 2017

Latest new launches, openings or products within the recruitment industry, including: Bright Network, Jonathan Lee Recruitment, McGinley Group, Odro

New to MarketEngineering, Executive search 10 July 2017

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 10-14 JULY 2017

This week’s contracts and deals, including: Capita, FCSA, MOVE Guides, Reed Hamilton, TheXecutives, ZRG Partners

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Retail 10 July 2017

It’s Blind Date – so what’s your name and what recruitment company are you from?

Recruiters get everywhere and there’s no greater proof of that than tomorrow’s edition of TV love match show Blind Date.

Lighter SideCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 7 July 2017

Invenias throws Darwin customers a lifeline

Invenias is providing a rescue package for customers of 1-Click Software, also known as Darwin, following the closure of the recruitment software provider.

Executive search, IT/Telecoms 7 July 2017

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