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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.

13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, 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.

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.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

Brightwork Group appoints Saba

Scottish industrial and drinks industry recruitment specialist Brightwork Group has appointed Shan Saba as group business development director.

Online platforms can help firms with global skill shortages

Companies facing skills shortages are suffering from a dysfunctional labour market, a disconnect with the millions of unemployed and even employed people whose skills are not being utilised, according to the McKinsey Global Institute.
IT/Telecoms, HR 8 June 2015

Ciett adopts new code of conduct

Ciett, the international confederation of private employment agencies, has adopted a new code of conduct.
8 June 2015

Web Based Recruitment launches video service

Recruitment marketing firm Web Based Recruitment has, following an extended trial period, launched its video service.

TheJobsMenu launches for hospitality sector

TheJobsMenu.com, a job board specifically for the hospitality industry, has been launched.
IT/Telecoms 8 June 2015

Sqore launches online to showcase candidates

Sqore, an online challenge-based recruitment platform, has been launched.

Sonru opens Paris office

Video interview software provider Sonru has opened an office in Paris, expanding their European presence.

SelfieJobs app launches in UK

Following launches in the Nordics and Germany, Tinder-style job app with video CVs, SelfieJobs, has launched in the UK.

Cielo offers recruiter training programme

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider Cielo has launched a recruiter training programme in Europe, specifically for early career recruiters within its own company.
8 June 2015

Sepp Blatter: My part in his downfall by Tony Goodwin

Could Tony Goodwin, chief executive and chairman of recruitment specialist Antal International, have played a small part in the demise of Sepp Blatter, the much-maligned president of FIFA?

The Work Shop appoints James in Poole

Multi-sector recruiter The Work Shop Recruitment Agency has appointed Richard James as branch manager for the firm’s office in Poole.
5 June 2015

Talentmark Group appoints Bellwood managing consultant

Life sciences search specialist Talentmark Group has appointed Nick Bellwood as managing consultant, research & development.

Sheffield Haworth appoints Blane in New York

Global executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has appointed Andrew Blane, as managing director for its asset management practice in New York.
Executive search 5 June 2015

RK Accountancy takes on four in Leeds

Accountancy staffing specialist RK Accountancy has four new consultants within its central Leeds office.
Interim recruitment 5 June 2015

Pedersen & Partners appoints Jafarli in Azerbaijan

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Azad Jafarli as country manager for Azerbaijan.
Executive search 5 June 2015

PA Consulting appoints Andrews

Management consultancy group PA Consulting has appointed Heather Andrews as global head of talent acquisition.
HR 5 June 2015
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