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Can HMRC reforms solve liability issues between agency and umbrellas?

Cautious optimism has greeted the emergence of a potential solution for liability within incoming tax reforms to the umbrella industry and recruitment agency users.

13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, HR 13 June 2025

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

WIL Group appoints three new members

Global interim management group WIL Group (Worldwide Interim Leadership) has appointed three new member firms across Europe.
Interim recruitment 23 November 2016

ManpowerGroup partners with LearnUp to provide pre-skills training

Global recruiter ManpowerGroup has partnered with LearnUp, a career management platform that provides pre-hire skills development and virtual coaching for entry-level workers.
23 November 2016

Local Link Recruitment invests in new software

Local Link Recruitment has invested in a new bespoke software system to streamline the service it provides to both workers and businesses.

GlobalSportsJobs helps Trivandi Chanzo attract talent for Asian games

Sports industry digital media and talent acquisition platform GlobalSportsJobs has joined forces with project consultant Trivandi Chanzo ahead of the 2017 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

Job interview that turned out to be a steal

While showing resourcefulness and an ability to take opportunities as they present themselves, stealing your prospective new boss's wallet is probably not the best way of landing a new role.
22 November 2016

Facebook to hire 500 in the UK

Facebook is to create 500 roles at a new London headquarters next year.

Honey G hangs on in The X Factor – but only just

Rapping recruiter Honey G is hanging on in there in this year’s TV reality competition The X Factor – but only just.
21 November 2016

Cognisess launches new people analytical platform

Predictive people analytics company Cognisess has launched a new platform.

Recruit Right expands into Manchester

Industrial and commercial recruitment specialist Recruit Right is to create a satellite office in Blackley, as a result of winning a major call centre contract, which has five different locations in Greater Manchester.

Bitter pill to swallow: the Apprenticeship Levy

On the surface, the Apprenticeship Levy seems like a good move for the UK and its workforce. But as DeeDee Doke reports, Randstad is leading the charge for common sense to prevail as its abiding principles don’t add up for recruiters, businesses and apprentices alike
IT/Telecoms, Legal 18 November 2016

Ventula Consulting brings two on board

E-commerce technology recruiter Ventula Consulting has appointed Sebastian Schyberg as head of digital and Sarah Landbeck as senior digital consultant.

Singapore announces logistics roadmap with promise of jobs

Singapore’s government has announced thousands of jobs will be created in the country’s logistics sector over the next five years.

ILO calls for equal treatment for workers

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for governments around the world to ensure equal treatment among workers, including those in non-standard employment due to the emergence of the gig economy.
18 November 2016

Pedersen & Partners takes on Sharma in India

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Rakesh Sharma as senior adviser and consultant in Gurgaon, India.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 18 November 2016

Lorien Resourcing appoints Marsh CEO

Lorien Resourcing, a part of managed services and specialist staffing provider Impellam Group, has appointed Claire Marsh as new chief executive.

Futures.co.uk promotes two

Leeds-based recruiter Futures.co.uk has made two promotions within its specialist manufacturing division.
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