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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”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 19 May 2025
Contracts

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.

Retail, Transport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality/Leisure 19 May 2025
Legislation

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.

ContractsSocial care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

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.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 15 May 2025

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.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

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

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025
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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.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

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

ADVANCE appoints Critchley to board

Recruitment industry and contractor workforce management company ADVANCE has appointed Shaun Critchley to its board of directors.
27 August 2015

John Callagher: Back in the game with an even stronger passion for recruitment

John Callagher did not immediately stop working following the death of his wife Della, who died in December 2012 of food poisoning from an ill-prepared pub Christmas dinner.
27 August 2015

Global compliance

The international movement of talent is full of complexities for staffing agencies — and in the UK, recent legislation means recruiters could be hit with heavy fines for any incorrect tax payments.
27 August 2015

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Carlos Pinto

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Carlos Pinto
HR 27 August 2015

Jobvite seeking European boost after UK opening

Jobvite is gearing up to expand its offering beyond the UK to Western Europe and beyond, having just launched its first international operation outside of the US in London, according to the recruitment technology provider’s vice president, international, David Lahey.
IT/Telecoms 27 August 2015

Ensuring your recruits are fit for the job

Are candidates legally required to disclose sensitive information, such as health issues, to recruiters?
27 August 2015

Japan helps South Africa upskill its young people

South Africa has partnered with Japan to upskill its young people.
IT/Telecoms, Construction & property 27 August 2015

Nakama Group appoints Sheffield chief executive

AIM-quoted, international IT, digital and business change recruiter Nakama Group has a new chief executive – Rob Sheffield.
IT/Telecoms, Creative/Digital/Media 27 August 2015

Ashworth steps up as InterQuest drops plans to find new CEO

InterQuest has no immediate plans to hire a new chief executive, according to Gary Ashworth, who today takes the role of the group’s executive chairman.
IT/Telecoms, Creative/Digital/Media 27 August 2015

Gi Group embeds altruism in company culture

The chief executive of multi-sector recruiter Gi Group is proud of the company’s record in helping disadvantaged individuals to find employment. Among a host of achievements, last year the company put 759 unemployed people through sector-based work academies around the country, with 45% going on to work for Gi on its clients’ sites.
27 August 2015

Searching for people socially across the networks

Everyone can be found online somewhere but searching out top talent takes time and effort. The emergence of platforms that aggregate — or collect — information from social profiles across the web potentially make the task much easier.
IT/Telecoms 27 August 2015

Star Recruit: Walter Palmer

Star Recruit: Walter Palmer
27 August 2015

John Callagher's support systems

Long-time recruitment executive John Callagher wants to publicly thank his industry peers and colleagues for their support following the death of his wife Della two-and-a-half years ago.
27 August 2015

Thoughts from... September 2015

Thoughts from... September 2015
27 August 2015

Retailer Target to compensate thousands of rejected applicants

US retailer Target has agreed to pay US$2.8m (£1.79m) to thousands of rejected job applicants after it was found tests they were given screened out people based on race or gender.
26 August 2015

Bonuses – good or bad news for attracting new staff?

Job board bosses are split over whether a jump in the amount paid out to UK workers in bonuses is good news for firms seeking to attract staff.
IT/Telecoms 26 August 2015

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