Amrop takes on talent across the globe

Global executive search partnership Amrop has appointed Svein Ruud practice lead for its global board services practice.

AGP brings key appointments on board

Mid-market search business AGP, part of the Norman Broadbent Group, has made several key appointments across its technology, media and telecoms (TMT), life sciences, HR and consumer & retail practice areas.

China deal could create 25k jobs in nuclear power

EDF Energy has reached an agreement with China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) for a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point, Somerset, which could create 25,000 jobs, the BBC reports.

FINANCIALS: Robert Half International reports income and revenue rise

US professional consultancy and staffing firm Robert Half International has reported a third quarter net income of US$97m (£63m) up from $85m in the same period last year.

Performance criteria essential for diversity, Cable tells recruiters

Former business secretary Sir Vince Cable this morning warned that performance criteria, measurements and benchmarks are critical to understanding if organisations are making any progress towards greater diversity & inclusiveness (D&I).

Chemtest and Bedeck create new jobs in Northern Ireland

New jobs in Northern Ireland are being created by Chemtest Ireland and Bedeck, with support from regional development agency Invest Northern Ireland.

Volt appoints Dean president and CEO

Volt Information Sciences, an international provider of staffing and information technology infrastructure services, has appointed Michael Dean as president and chief executive.