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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

Americans eye up Canadian jobs following Trump win

Donald Trump’s victory in this week’s US presidential election could spark a talent exodus of American talent to Canada, if latest figures from job board Indeed are anything to go by.
IT/Telecoms 10 November 2016

Trump win may benefit business and recruiters in the long term

Recruiters expect hiring intentions across the world to be adversely affected by Donald Trump’s election as US president in the medium to short term. However, his victory could benefit US construction and manufacturing recruiters, as well as UK recruiters if Britain can quickly strike a post-Brexit trade deal with the US.

REC offers KPMG Small Business Accounting services to members

KPMG Small Business Accounting has joined the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s business partnership scheme.
9 November 2016

NPAworldwide adds eight to network

Global recruiting network NPAworldwide has added eight new member firms to its roster.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 9 November 2016

ManpowerGroup partners with PeopleTicker

Recruitment giant ManpowerGroup Solutions has partnered with real-time labour market rate data and analytics provider PeopleTicker.
IT/Telecoms 9 November 2016

Symphony Technology completes Bond International buy

Private equity firm Symphony Technology Group (STG) has completed the purchase of Bond International Software.
IT/Telecoms, HR 8 November 2016

FINANCIALS: Kelly Services reveal fall in revenue

Recruitment giant Kelly Services has announced revenue fell 0.8% for the third quarter of 2016.
HR 8 November 2016

Honey G and Trishna Thakrar stick around on the TV for another week

As both the reality TV shows featuring two contestants from the recruitment world motor on, our intrepid recruiters are battling to stay in and on our TV screens for yet another week.
7 November 2016

SJC123 streamlines security jobs for clients and candidates

SJC123 is a new platform dedicated to help security employers streamline their hiring processes.

SThree brings Hyden to market to find diverse talent

International recruiter SThree has launched specialist consulting and talent search practice Hyden.
Executive search 7 November 2016

LinkedIn launches crowd-sourced salary feature

Professional networking site LinkedIn has launched a new crowd-sourced salary feature in the UK.

Indeed Prime helps employers find top tech talent

Global job board Indeed has launched Indeed Prime in the UK.
IT/Telecoms 7 November 2016

Metro Bank takes gender-neutral stance for staff and customers alike

High street bank Metro Bank has come out in favour of gender neutrality with the announcement that employees and prospective candidates who do not identify with a specific gender will be able to choose Mx as a title and non-binary as a gender.
HR 4 November 2016

FINANCIALS: AMN Healthcare sees 23% rise in profits

US healthcare recruiter AMN Healthcare said gross profit was up 23% to $154.5m (£123.9m) for the three months to 31 September 2016 compared to the same period in the previous year.
4 November 2016

Wild Recruitment promotes Adaway

Portsmouth-based Wild Recruitment has promoted Claire Adaway as team leader.
Commercial & office support 4 November 2016

The Muse brings three on board

US-based careers site The Muse has welcomed three new members to its leadership team.
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