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Employment Rights Bill roadmap launched with enhanced workers’ rights

The government has unveiled its long-awaited roadmap setting out how it will deliver its new package of workers’ rights.

HR 2 July 2025

Legislation

Recruitment industry welcomes consultation and timeline for ERB roadmap

Recruitment industry leaders have applauded the publication of the Employment Rights Bill roadmap.

2 July 2025

People

Org Group appoints former Gravitas CEO

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has appointed Kurt Schreurs (pictured) as chief revenue officer (CRO) for Recruitment Solutions.

Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, Executive search, IT/Telecoms, HR 2 July 2025

Viral TikTok video sparks surge in the creative CV for Gen Z candidates

A Legally Blonde inspired TikTok has gone viral, and it’s transforming how Gen Z approaches job applications.

Lighter SideCreative/Digital/Media, HR 1 July 2025

ERB amendment would require licensing authority to oversee umbrella firms

Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond plans to introduce an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB).

LegislationHR 30 June 2025

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

HR and workforce management firm UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a US-based employee scheduling software provider.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media 30 June 2025

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.

People 26 June 2025

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

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

PeopleTransport & logistics, Banking/Financial services 26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

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

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 26 June 2025

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

Dutch freelancer start-up expands UK operations to Manchester

Dutch freelance staffing platform YoungOnes is expanding its UK operations into a second city – Manchester – after first launching in London in 2021.

New to MarketRetail, Industrial/Manufacturing 5 October 2023

LinkedIn Talent Connect: Former New Zealand PM Ardern speaks of ‘humanity’ in leadership

Former New Zealand prime minister the Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern opened LinkedIn’s 2023 Talent Connect Summit in New York City on Tuesday [3 October].

People 4 October 2023

LinkedIn rolls out AI-assisted Recruiter 2024 as AI job posts double

The skills needed for jobs are estimated to change by at least 65% by 2030 as rapid developments in AI accelerate workplace change, according to LinkedIn.

New to MarketIT/Telecoms 4 October 2023

Durrant joins greenbean as associate director to expand strategic hiring division

Recruitment solutions firm greenbean has appointed Dean Durrant as associate director of client solutions.

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 4 October 2023

Eastward Partners appoints Szepkouski as COO

Executive search specialist Eastward Partners has appointed Adam Szepkouski into the role of chief operating officer (COO).

PeopleBanking/Financial services, Legal 4 October 2023

Airbus looks to create 1,000+ new UK jobs in recruitment drive

Aerospace company Airbus has announced plans to recruit an additional 1,100 people in the UK.

Public sector, Engineering 4 October 2023

Chelsea FC announces new partnership with Cornerstone OnDemand for Women’s team

Chelsea FC Women has announced a landmark new partnership with Cornerstone OnDemand, a specialist in learning and talent experience solutions, that aims to empower a future-ready workforce.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 4 October 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 25-29 SEPTEMBER 2023

This week’s appointments include: 360Work, Escape Recruitment Services, Talentic

PeopleMarketing, Transport & logistics 28 September 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 25-29 SEPTEMBER 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Dobbies, Workforce Training Services

ContractsRetail, Commercial & office support 28 September 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25-29 SEPTEMBER 2023

This week’s new launches include: Braver, Campbell Tickell, Holler, NorthStar People, Personio

New to MarketMarketing, Charity & not-for-profit 28 September 2023

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