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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

£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.

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June. 

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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

Peace Recruitment expands in London with Beverton

Construction, engineering and property staffing specialist Peace Recruitment has appointed Kenan Beverton as manager for its London and international business.

Odgers Interim takes on Wright and Beales

Interim management provider Odgers Interim has appointed Paul Wright and Louise Beales as consultants in its technology and third sector, arts and heritage practices respectively.

Mercer appoints Steels in HR

Global advancing health, wealth and careers consultancy Mercer has appointed Andrew Steels as HR effectiveness principal within its talent business.
HR 13 May 2016

Liquid Personnel promotes four

Health and social care recruiter Liquid Personnel has promoted four senior staff members to associate director positions.
13 May 2016

Hasson Associates promotes Geen

Market research staffing specialist Hasson Associates has promoted Nicola Geen to operations manager.
Marketing 13 May 2016

Argyll Scott hires Alam

Multi-sector recruiter Argyll Scott’s marketing & sales division has taken on Nurul Alam as a consultant.
Marketing 13 May 2016

FINANCIALS: Kelly Services posts rise in revenue

Recruitment giant Kelly Services has seen a 2.2% year-on-year increase in Q1 revenue, according to results for the first quarter 2016.
12 May 2016

Candidate shoots himself while waiting for janitor’s job

An applicant for a janitor’s job has accidentally shot himself while waiting for an interview at a Florida Panhandle elementary school.
Education, Public sector 11 May 2016

Eximius sold but co-founder to launch new venture in autumn

Eximius co-founder Ed Stevens is to return the world of recruitment with the launch of a new professional services recruitment agency this autumn.
Engineering, Legal 10 May 2016

ADVERTORIAL: Travel & Subsistence legislation

Matt Huddleston, Managing Director of FPS Group, explores the consequences of the recent travel & subsistence legislation and what this means for the future of payroll services.
9 May 2016

Prince Harry: One wants to work!

It seems wanting to work but not being able to find suitable employment can afflict anyone – including Royal princes.
9 May 2016

SSQ launches in Dubai

International legal recruiter Shilton Sharpe Quarry (SSQ) has launched in Dubai.
Legal 9 May 2016

Spencer Ogden adds to US offices

Global energy, engineering and infrastructure recruiter Spencer Ogden has launched three new offices in Fort Lauderdale, New York City and Fairhope, Alabama.
Engineering 9 May 2016

Microdec moves to new Sydney office

Global recruitment software specialist Microdec is moving its Southern hemisphere operation to a new office in Central Sydney, Australia.
IT/Telecoms 9 May 2016

IQN offers new RTE functionality

Contract and temp workforce management solutions provider IQN has launched its new rate, time & expense (RTE) functionality for contingent workers, including contractors, freelancers, temps and agency workers.
IT/Telecoms 9 May 2016

Butler Rose opens in Exeter

Specialist accountancy & finance recruiter Butler Rose has opened a new office in Exeter.
9 May 2016
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