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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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 17-21 JULY 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Loyalty Circle, Morson Training, My Recruit App

ContractsTransport & logistics, Engineering 17 July 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 17-21 JULY 2023

This week’s new launches include: CV Wallet, Harvey Nash, Indeed Flex, Instant Impact, LHi Group, Populus Select, Sonovate, The City Recruiter, Working Chance

New to MarketRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Oil & gas/Energy 17 July 2023

New Parliamentary Group aims to make UK fastest globally for hiring

Hiring processes in the UK needed “emergency surgery”, Reed’s screening director has told a newly-launched All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) this week [10 July 2023].

HR 14 July 2023

APSCo warns members of signs of impending umbrella insolvency

APSCo has warned its members of signs that may signal an umbrella company’s impending insolvency.

14 July 2023

Agency staff cannot fill in for striking workers says High Court

The High Court has ruled this morning [13 July 2023] that employers can no longer use agency staff to fill in for striking workers during industrial action.

LegislationLegal 13 July 2023

Worker education for contractors needed, umbrella industry tells government

Educating contractors and freelancers was a major theme for companies submitting comment to the current government consultation, it emerged on Tuesday at the FCSA Forum in Manchester.

Legislation 13 July 2023

Investigo appoints Mackenzie new CEO, UK and Europe

Investigo, the recruitment practice of The IN Group, has appointed industry veteran Derek Mackenzie as CEO of UK and Europe.

PeopleTransport & logistics, Engineering 13 July 2023

Lord Sugar’s Hernshead Group launches Harlow Recruitment

Sales & marketing recruitment agency Harlow Recruitment has launched, thanks to investment backing and support from the Hernshead Group.

New to MarketMarketing & Sales 13 July 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 10-14 JULY 2023

This week’s appointments include: Berwick Partners, Constantine Law, Mployee, REC, WithYouWithMe

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Legal 12 July 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 10-14 JULY 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Grupo CTC, Randstad

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 12 July 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 JULY 2023

This week’s new launches include: Coople, IGA Talent Solutions, S&You

New to MarketLife sciences, Creative/Digital/Media 12 July 2023

Ingham raring to go as new chair of Business Disability Forum

Former PageGroup CEO Steve Ingham (pictured) has been appointed as the new chair of Business Disability Forum (BDF).

PeopleHR 11 July 2023

Man sentenced for human trafficking and modern slavery offences

A Romanian man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation offences.

LegislationLegal 11 July 2023

Haven to recruit more than 1,500 team members over summer

UK holiday park operator Haven is recruiting more than 1,500 new seasonal team members across 38 of its 41 holiday parks this summer.

Hospitality/Leisure 11 July 2023

Social recruiting July/August 2023

Whether it’s charity walks, helping out youngsters, beach cleaning or simply having a ball, you’ve been busy since the last issue of Recruiter…

Lighter SideEducation, Engineering 10 July 2023

REC Live 2023: Place more value on skills and service, advises REC CEO

Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) CEO Neil Carberry (pictured) has addressed the audience at REC Live 2023 this morning [6 July 2023].

6 July 2023

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  1. ERB amendment would require licensing authority to oversee umbrella firms
  2. Viral TikTok video sparks surge in the creative CV for Gen Z candidates
  3. UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools
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