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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

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

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

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.

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

US Chartwell Staffing acquires Tiger Information Systems

Just days after announcing the acquisition of Victory Staffing Solutions, Chartwell Staffing Solutions has announced the acquisition of New York City-based legal staffing, recruiting and training agency Tiger Information Systems.
IT/Telecoms, HR 4 November 2015

US The Children’s Place retains Allegis Partners to find CHRO

Global executive search firm Allegis Partners has been retained by clothing retailer The Children’s Place to recruit its chief human resources officer.
Executive search, HR 4 November 2015

US ettain group acquires Timberhorn IT Solutions

North Carolina-based recruitment and managed services provider in the IT industry ettain group has acquired IT recruiter Timberhorn IT Solutions, based in Dallas, Texas.
IT/Telecoms 3 November 2015

FINANCIALS: WCN shows decrease in revenue and operating profit

World Careers Network (WCN), an e-Recruitment specialist, has announced a decrease in yearly revenue and operating profit.
IT/Telecoms 3 November 2015

FINANCIALS: Currency headwinds affect ManpowerGroup’s figures

US-listed global recruitment giant ManpowerGroup has reported constant currency revenue growth in most of the markets it operates in, although currency headwinds are having a negative impact on its reported figures.
2 November 2015

J&J Snack Foods and two staffing firms liable for underpayment in the US

US food manufacturer and distributor J&J Snack Foods and two connected staffing firms are to pay more than US$2.1m (£1.35m) to temporary workers.
Industrial/Manufacturing 2 November 2015

Hydrogen appoints Chant COO

Global recruiter Hydrogen Group has appointed Lee Chant as chief operating officer for EMEA [Europe, Middle East and Africa].
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 2 November 2015

Swoop Recruitment starts in Nottingham

Swoop Recruitment, based in Nottingham, has been launched to cover both temporary and permanent roles in the construction, interiors and building service sectors throughout the UK.

Radley James opens Glasgow office

International fintech recruiter Radley James has opened a Glasgow office.
IT/Telecoms 2 November 2015

Milkround site upgrades mobile search

Student and graduate recruitment website Milkround has launched a ‘search and apply’ app for mobile devices.
IT/Telecoms 2 November 2015

Greenhouse Software launches analytics solution

Recruiting optimisation platform Greenhouse Software has launched an analytics solution, Greenhouse Analytics.
IT/Telecoms, HR 2 November 2015

Advanced Business Solutions launches cloud-based OpenHR

Business applications and services provider Advanced Business Solutions has launched a cloud-based version of its established HR solution, OpenHR.
IT/Telecoms, HR 2 November 2015

ADVERTORIAL: The Challenge - The right chemistry

Bio Products Laboratory’s growth plans were held back by inefficient recruitment processes and difficulties sourcing the right calibre of applicant on time to meet its production plans. Bringing on-site business partner Randstad Inhouse Services on board has resulted in instant cost savings – and a better quality of match.
30 October 2015

Bid to stop agency staff working as strike breakers defeated

A move by MPs to prevent employers from recruiting agency workers as strike breakers has been rejected this week.
30 October 2015

Hudson Global Q3 revenue down on last year

Year-on-year revenue has fallen 14% for global talent solutions provider Hudson Global, according to financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015.
Engineering 30 October 2015

Nakama’s COO Sayers leaves after 21 years

Nakama Group has this morning announced its longstanding chief operating officer Kerri Sayers is leaving the business, effective tomorrow, after 21 years.
Marketing & Sales, IT/Telecoms 30 October 2015
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