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NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

26 June 2025

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Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

Transport & logistics, Banking/Financial services, Legal, Executive search, Industrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, Healthcare/Medical, Accounting/Finance 26 June 2025

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Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

Creative/Digital/Media, Executive search, IT/Telecoms 26 June 2025

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.

Legislation 13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

LegislationLegal, 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.

Legislation 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.

LegislationSocial care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

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

ContractsTransport & logistics, Engineering 12 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

PeopleBanking/Financial services, HR 12 June 2025

Labour Party Conference: Labour details public spending plans for the workplace

SPCIAL TO RECRUITER: There were plenty of attention-grabbing moments at Labour’s party conference beyond a leader’s speech that literally sparkled.

Legislation 13 October 2023

Dutch launch new law to protect temp workers

The Dutch government this week has proposed a new law to regulate the provision of temporary workers by intermediaries, such as employment agencies or payroll companies, including employers of record (EORs) and platforms.

LegislationHR 13 October 2023

FINANCIALS: Hays posts profits fall

Hays group fees dropped by 7% year-on-year on a like-for-like basis in its Q1 24 trading results, compared to a record quarter in the previous year.

FinancialsEngineering, Construction & property 13 October 2023

Government invests in digital skills with 2,500 new tech recruits

Around 2,500 tech talents will be recruited into digital roles in government by June 2025 through new apprenticeship and early talent programmes.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 10 October 2023

M2 Education acquired by Swedish recruiter Humly

M2 Education, an education staffing business in the North of England, has been acquired by Swedish education recruiter Humly to support its continued growth and use of new technology.

ContractsPublic sector, Education 10 October 2023

Travelodge plans to create 9,000 jobs across the UK

Travelodge, which operates nearly 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has entered a sublet agreement with Popeyes Louisiana Chicken.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 10 October 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 OCTOBER 2023

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, Baltimore Consulting, Gerald Eve, Realm Recruit

PeoplePublic sector, Transport & logistics 10 October 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 OCTOBER 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: MBN Solutions

ContractsEngineering, Industrial/Manufacturing 10 October 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 OCTOBER 2023

This week’s new launches include: Daniel Owen, HireVue, NEXTAFF, Oyster Talent Network

New to MarketEngineering, Construction & property 10 October 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 2-6 OCTOBER 2023

This week’s appointments include: Astute Technical Recruitment, Berry Recruitment, Daniel Owen, Nicholas Associates Group, Sapphire

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 6 October 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 2-6 OCTOBER 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Leadline, Talroo, The IN Group

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 6 October 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 2-6 OCTOBER 2023

This week’s new launches include: Brellis Recruitment, Namecoach, Suna Solutions

New to MarketIT/Telecoms, HR 6 October 2023

LinkedIn Talent Connect: Spike Lee warns parents not to kill their children’s work dreams

Film and TV director Spike Lee gave talent acquisition specialists attending the LinkedIn Talent Connect Summit stern lessons in parenting on Wednesday morning in an interview billed as a “fireside chat”.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media 5 October 2023

LinkedIn Talent Connect: More leaders and fewer bosses says Pfizer’s CTO

Moves away from job titles, cross-functional teams within organisations and a world in flux were themes dominating the LinkedIn Talent Connect Summit 2023 in New York this week.

5 October 2023

Talentmark appoints Taylor-Weir VP executive search

Mark Taylor-Weir has been appointed as vice president executive search at global life sciences specialist Talentmark.

PeopleLife sciences, Executive search 5 October 2023

Adecco Group forms collaboration with Microsoft as GenAI redefines work

The Adecco Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft focused on enabling worker preparedness as Generative AI (GenAI) reshapes the workforce.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 5 October 2023

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