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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

People

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.

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

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

LegislationSocial care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

Alexander Mann Solutions offers to Accelerate firms down under

Talent acquisition and management solutions company Alexander Mann Solutions has launched recruitment process outsourcing solution Accelerate in Australia.

IT/Telecoms 20 July 2015

2to3days.com launches to appeal to working mothers

Careers site and recruitment firm 2to3days.com has launched, aiming to attract women back to work if only for two or three days a week.

20 July 2015

Australian man leaves son in car while he attends job interview

We’ve all heard stories of bad, odd or downright disturbing things candidates have done in interviews but the actions of an Australian candidate landed him in legal hot water this week.

17 July 2015

Staffing Industry Analysts brings Reagan on board

Global contingent work adviser Staffing Industry Analysts has appointed Peter Reagan director of contingent workforce strategies and research for Europe and Asia Pacific.

Creative/Digital/Media, Marketing 17 July 2015

TMP Worldwide brings in Di Bartolomeo

Recruitment advertising agency TMP Worldwide has appointed Brian Di Bartolomeo vice-president of client strategy.

Creative/Digital/Media, Marketing 17 July 2015

Randstad Sourceright appoints Corbin

Global talent solutions provider Randstad Sourceright has appointed Carrie Corbin director of employer brand.

17 July 2015

Qube Recruitment takes on Williams

Multi-sector recruiter Qube Recruitment has appointed Dean Williams construction & engineering manager.

Construction & property, Engineering 17 July 2015

Nestlé appoints Font head corporate talent

Food giant Nestlé has appointed Jean Christophe Font head of corporate talent & organisation development.

HR, Industrial/Manufacturing 17 July 2015

Prodrill Energy Resource Solutions appoints Combe

Aberdeen-based oilfield recruitment consultancy Prodrill Energy Resource Solutions has appointed Steve Combe as senior recruiter.

Engineering 17 July 2015

Odgers Interim makes Michael consultant

Interim management recruiter Odgers Interim has appointed Lenny Michael as a consultant.

Executive search, Public sector 17 July 2015

Michael Page India extends Hampartzoumian’s remit to Singapore

Global recruiter Michael Page has extended the remit of Sebastien Hampartzoumian, its senior managing director for Michael Page India.

Executive search 17 July 2015

Lumesse takes on two

Global talent solutions provider Lumesse has appointed Stephen Dunn as vice-president of sales and Arnie Greenfield VP of research & development.

IT/Telecoms, Executive search 17 July 2015

Sharma joins Jelf as senior executive

Recruitment insurance broker Jelf has appointed Sandeep Sharma as senior executive.

17 July 2015

IIC Partners grows global offices with seven appointments

Global executive search organisation IIC Partners has appointed seven new consultants to its member firms’ global offices in Canada, Hong Kong, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands and the US.

Executive search 17 July 2015

Hays’ Venables steps down at Wincanton

Recruitment giant Hays’ group finance director Paul Venables has stepped down as a non-executive director at logistics firm Wincanton.

Engineering 17 July 2015

Harvey Nash takes on Ip for APAC

Global recruiter Harvey Nash has appointed Muns Ip as marketing & communications manager for Asia Pacific.

Executive search, Marketing 17 July 2015

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