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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

Drivers Direct launches ex-military recruitment campaign

Drivers Direct, a provider of temporary and permanent drivers to commercial organisations, has launched a recruitment programme for ex-service personnel to meet growing demand for commercial drivers.
Engineering, Public sector 23 February 2015

Two new offices for Cordant

Cordant Technical & Engineering, a division of multi-sector recruiter Cordant Recruitment, has opened new offices in Aberdeen and Abu Dhabi.

New website launch for Cooper Burns

IT architecture staffing specialist Cooper Burns has launched a new website.

C&M Travel Recruitment launches new division

C&M Travel Recruitment has launched a new division dedicated to recruiting for technology and IT jobs in the travel sector.
IT/Telecoms 23 February 2015

Heidrick & Struggles seeks cyber security talent

Increased demand for cyber security professionals is leading executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles to elevate its cyber security practice to a similar scale and size to its more traditional chief executive (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO) divisions, according to the regional managing partner of the firm’s financial services practice for Europe and Africa, David Boehmer.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 23 February 2015

Cammio launches free online video pitch tool

Video recruitment platform Cammio has launched a free online video pitch tool.
IT/Telecoms 23 February 2015

AXA to attract graduates through online gaming

Insurer AXA has launched the Great Global Adventure, an online game-based competition that offers winners an all-expenses paid “gap year of a lifetime” worth up to €30k (£22k) to help encourage more graduates to consider a career in insurance and asset management.
23 February 2015

People Moves March 2015

New hires, promotions and leavers in the February 2015 issue of Recruiter
20 February 2015

Global Spotlight on Dubai

Dubai is taking advantage of a strong tourism market, an influx of expats and a strong financial services hub – even before the world expo 2020

Wanted: Postmen and women for Antarctica

Can you carry a big heavy box over slippery rocks and slushy snow, while at the same time dodging penguins?
20 February 2015

Project manage recruitment for best chance of success

Poor project management is often the main cause of recruitment failures, says Dr John Jebb, Managing Director of Talent Management Innovation Consultants, Accretis
20 February 2015

Randstad UK growth down to strategy, employees and value over volume

Randstad UK’s growth comes down to strategy, employee engagement and focusing on value over volume, said the business’s chief executive Mark Bull.

Provide Education creates new role

Zoe Griffin joins Yorkshire-based specialist recruiter Provide Education as company resourcer, a new role for the firm.
Education, Public sector 20 February 2015

Penna makes five senior hires

Global people management business Penna has made five senior hires to its executive interim and search practice.

Paraplus hires two

Cassandra Hughes and Ryan Duffissey join North-West-based umbrella company Paraplus.

Former Phones 4U board member joins Optionis

Steven Lloyd, former chief legal officer of Phones 4U, joins the board of Cheshire-based staffing industry services group Optionis.
IT/Telecoms, Marketing 20 February 2015
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