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UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

HMRC threatens individual with Stop Notice

In the first Stop Notices case of its kind, HMRC has threatened an individual with prosecution if they promote tax avoidance schemes.

15 May 2025

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

Spring Personnel puts steps in place after ex-manager jailed for stealing

Adecco Group company Spring Personnel is taking “necessary steps” to avoid future incidents, after a former recruitment manager was jailed for six months for stealing almost £20k owed to agency workers.
3 September 2015

New role doesn’t stop starters continuing the job hunt

Two in three new starters look for their next role within three months of joining a firm, according to research from global jobs search engine Indeed.
Creative/Digital/Media 2 September 2015

EY promotes Scantlebury to head of recruitment, MENA

Professional services firm EY has promoted Paul Scantlebury to head of recruitment for the Middle East and North Africa.
HR 2 September 2015

Australian government suggests firm hires foreign labour over locals, claims Australian shipping company

A Western Australian shipping company has alleged a senior federal government bureaucrat suggested it sack its Australian workforce and replace it with foreign recruits to remain competitive.
2 September 2015

SThree selects Xactly for sales commission

Global recruiter SThree has selected cloud-based incentive solutions provider Xactly to manage its sales commission process for candidate placement.
IT/Telecoms 2 September 2015

Recruitive integrates with TheJobsMenu

Recruitment software provider Recruitive has integrated its cloud-based solutions with TheJobsMenu.com.
IT/Telecoms 2 September 2015

Japan’s Outsourcing buys stake in Ntrinsic

Japanese recruiter Outsourcing, which recently acquired Australian recruiter Bluefin Resources, has bought a 65% stake in UK and Belgium-based Ntrinsic Holdings and Ntrinsic Consulting Resources.
IT/Telecoms 2 September 2015

NPA Worldwide welcomes eight new firms

Eight recruitment firms, covering 18 locations, have joined member-owned split placement network NPA Worldwide.

Greenhouse Software partners with LinkedIn Recruiter

Recruitment optimisation platform Greenhouse Software has partnered with LinkedIn Recruiter.

EPMC invests in Mercury xRM platform

Engineering & Production Management Consultants, which recruits for UK automotive OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), has invested in recruitment technology platform Mercury xRM.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 2 September 2015

Cross Country Healthcare completes sale of education business to PESI

US healthcare staffing specialist Cross Country Healthcare has completed the previously announced sale of its education business, Cross Country Education, to PESI for an aggregate purchase price of US$8m (£5.2m), plus potential consideration of $0.5m.
Education 2 September 2015

Athona implements Safe Computing’s Tempest solution

Athona Recruitment has implemented technology provider Safe Computing’s Tempest Middle and Back Office solution to integrate payroll and billing processes.

Aldelia chooses Bullhorn’s CRM

International oil & gas recruiter Aldelia has implemented Bullhorn’s cloud-based software-as-a-service customer relationship management (CRM) system.

Campopiano joins Sage Group from Thomas Cook as CPO

Sage Group has appointed Sandra Campopiano as chief people officer.

Recruitment Genius's Gallihawk dies during fundraising triathlon

Recruitment Genius advertising consultant Paul Gallihawk, who tragically died while competing in a triathlon on Saturday, has been labelled a man of “outstanding character” with “great integrity”.
1 September 2015

Stott and May launches Cyber Security Centre for Excellence

International executive search firm Stott and May, which specialises in the technology, business and finance sectors, has launched a Cyber Security Centre for Excellence.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 1 September 2015
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