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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

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.

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.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

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

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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

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

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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

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

Recruiters welcome softer Brexit stance in Queen’s Speech

Recruiters have welcomed an anticipated ‘softer’ stance on immigration than previously indicated from government following yesterday’s Queen’s Speech.

Suits you – or does it? Goodman Masson brings in relaxed dress code

Goodman Masson’s new dress code reflects the nature of the changing workplace, according to the financial recruiter’s CEO Guy Hayward.

Armed forces to bring in flexible working

The UK’s armed forces are to benefit from flexible working, thanks to measures announced in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech.

Candidates, how to rub recruiters up the wrong way

Arrogant or rude candidates need not to apply, if research from CV-Library is anything to go by.

Lighter SideRec-to-rec 22 June 2017

Reed’s Recruiter app finds candidates faster, thanks to new features

Reed is already working on new features for its Recruiter app.

Rec-to-rec 21 June 2017

Virgin Atlantic ad aims to turn customers into candidates

Virgin Atlantic’s in-flight entertainment now features recruitment ads aimed at encouraging people to come and work for the airline.

Transport & logistics, HR 21 June 2017

Confidence in the economy stabilises on Brexit anniversary

UK employer confidence in the economy has stabilised a year after the nation’s vote to leave the European Union.

21 June 2017

Sky Bet expands Sheffield workforce with £3.5m investment

Betting company Sky Bet is expanding its premises in Sheffield with room for 160 new hires.

Hospitality/Leisure 21 June 2017

Tax avoidance crackdown will have ‘chilling’ effect on recruiters

A Europe-wide crackdown on tax avoidance schemes is set have a “chilling” effect on recruiters and intermediaries marketing such schemes.

Legislation 20 June 2017

Google for Jobs launches in US

As Google launches Google for Jobs in the US today, the company remains tightlipped over when the service will be launched in the UK.

New to Market 20 June 2017

Think-tank calls on gig employers to disclose workers’ hourly earnings

Independent think-tank the Social Market Foundation has called for gig economy employers to disclose their gig worker hourly earnings.

20 June 2017
Group expands Joint Venture Recruitment Business with launch of Vanta Staffing

SPONSORED: Group expands Joint Venture Recruitment Business with launch of Vanta Staffing

Since the launch of The Recruit Venture Group earlier this year, the business has experienced rapid growth supporting the launch today of its second joint venture partner business Vanta Staffing in just two weeks.

Contracts 20 June 2017

FINANCIALS: Kellan Group revenue down nearly 12%

Multi-sector recruiter Kellan Group has seen revenue fall 11.8% year-on-year, according to annual results for the year ended 31 December 2016.

Financials 20 June 2017

READERS’ VIEWS: 12-19 JUNE 2017

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

20 June 2017

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Nicholas Kidson

We look into the background of people working in recruitment to see what their aspirations were when they were younger – and what makes them tick today...

PeopleHR 20 June 2017

If Brexit were a mobile phone…

As an uneasy recruitment industry views proceedings from a distance, today marks the beginning of the UK-EU Brexit talks.

19 June 2017
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