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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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 JUNE 2017

Latest new launches, openings or products within the recruitment industry, including: GenieJobs.com, JVP Group, Lyons Personnel, NHS Employers, Redstone Talent Consulting, Stafforce, Woodrow Mercer

APPOINTMENTS: 12-16 JUNE 2017

This week’s appointments include: Chad Harrison International, Cognitive Group, Heidrick & Struggles, IIC Partners, ManpowerGroup, REC, RTM, Rutherford Briant Recruitment, Sheffield Haworth, The Adecco Group, TrueBlue, Woodrow Mercer

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 JUNE 2017

This week’s contracts and deals including: Bond International Software, Cross Country Healthcare, DHR International, Erecruit, Petroplan, Fusion Experience, Hudson James Human Capital, Recruitive Software, Redline Group, RSG, SJC123, Taylor Hopkinson Associates, The Access Group

Legal scales

ECJ adviser’s opinion could open doors to holiday pay claims

An opinion by a key adviser to the European Court of Justice could open the door to a wave of retrospective holiday pay claims.

LegislationLegal, HR 9 June 2017

Recruitment bodies urge government to be decisive despite hung Parliament

Recruitment chiefs have urged a swift resolution to the uncertainty hanging over the UK after the inconclusive election result this morning.

9 June 2017

Unite People aims for huge growth in launch year

A construction recruitment firm that launched earlier this year has outlined major growth plans.

PageGroup executives’ bonus scheme under fire at AGM

An incentive plan that could see executives at PageGroup earning almost four times their base salary through one bonus scheme received significant opposition at the recruitment giant’s AGM yesterday.

IT employers set to take on most apprentices this year

Employers in the IT/telecoms and banking sectors are expected to hire the most apprentices in 2017, with a huge increase in apprenticeships expected this year, according to research.

RPO firm Cielo supports Shawbrook Bank in boosting headcount

Recruitment process outsourcing firm Cielo has secured a five-year deal to boost headcount at Shawbrook Bank.

Recruiters pin election hopes on focus on jobs

Recruiters are hoping for significant change to the employment landscape as they join the rest of the country in voting today for the next government.

8 June 2017

GP recruitment crisis forces Somerset medical centre to stop services

A medical centre in Somerset has withdrawn certain services because of a recruitment crisis.

Healthcare/Medical 8 June 2017

CV-Library asks who’s off to the job centre tomorrow

Could recruitment firms get calls from surprisingly high-profile job candidates tomorrow in the wake of the result of the general election?

Lighter Side 8 June 2017

Contracts & Deals: 5-9 June 2017

This week’s contracts and deals, including: Aasaanjobs, Gen2

Qatar isolation a ‘headache’ for recruiters and contractors

Recruiters are hoping for a swift resolution to the diplomatic crisis in the Middle East that has seen several states cut ties with Qatar.

A quarter of recruiters think Brexit will be good for their business

One in four recruiters believe the UK’s exit from the EU will have a positive impact on their business, according to research.

7 June 2017

Red Snapper helps GLAA find investigating officers

London-based recruiter Red Snapper Group is working with the Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) on a recruitment drive.

7 June 2017
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