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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.

Creative/Digital/Media, HR, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 1 July 2025

Legislation

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).

HR 30 June 2025

Contracts

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

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

Oil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, HR 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

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

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

LinkedIn appoints Herlihy to senior EMEA role

Professional network LinkedIn has appointed John Herlihy as vice president and managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Creative/Digital/Media 30 October 2015

FINANCIALS: LinkedIn sees talent solutions income rise 46%

LinkedIn has seen year-on-year revenue from its talent solutions business increase 46%, according to the professional network’s financial results for the three months to 30 September 2015.

Creative/Digital/Media 30 October 2015

FINANCIALS: USG People’s revenue rises 9.7% in Q3 year-on-year

Dutch recruiter USG People has seen year-on-year revenue increase by 9.7%, according to its financial results for the three months to 30 September 2015.

30 October 2015

Talascend promotes Rowlstone to lead UK operations

International engineering staffing specialist Talascend has promoted Andrew Rowlstone to UK operations director.

Engineering 30 October 2015

Roc Search appoints Gale to board

Roc Search has appointed Jodie Gale to its board of directors.

Engineering, IT/Telecoms 30 October 2015

Munro nabs former police officer

Search and leadership advisory firm Munro has appointed Andrew Hosie as consultant.

Executive search 30 October 2015

IoD appoints Lacey as chair in Somerset

Helen Lacey, founder of multi-sector recruiter Red Berry Recruitment has been appointed as the new chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Somerset branch.

30 October 2015

IIC Partners appoints Curran as global chair

IIC Partners Executive Search Worldwide, a worldwide executive search organisation, has appointed Ruth Curran as global chair.

Executive search 30 October 2015

Futurestep hires Taylor as senior consultant

Talent acquisition company Futurestep, part of Korn Ferry, has appointed Jessica Taylor as senior consultant for financial services.

30 October 2015

Forward Role hires leader for new digital agency unit

Marketing & digital recruiter Forward Role has appointed Ian Lenehan to lead its new digital agency division.

Marketing & Sales, IT/Telecoms 30 October 2015

Driver Hire adds two to eServices team

Transport & logistics recruiter Driver Hire has strengthening its eServices team with two appointments.

30 October 2015

APSCo fills new member support post

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has appointed Diane Turnbull as member relations manager for Scotland.

30 October 2015

Kelbie leaves DBS to lead nuclear regulator

Adriènne Kelbie, chief executive of the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), is to step down from her role from January 2016.

Public sector 30 October 2015

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