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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

Permanent market to lead growth in UK recruitment sector in 2015

Growth in the UK’s recruitment sector this year will be led by permanent placements, according to Sue Dodd, director at Agile Intelligence and compiler of Recruiter’s HOT 100 list.
16 February 2015

Meridian Business Support increases South Yorkshire presence

Multi-sector recruiter Meridian Business Support has opened an office in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Engineering, IT/Telecoms 16 February 2015

Fox Rodney Search launches FRS Insight

Global search firm Fox Rodney Search has launched a new company, FRS Insight, which will serve legal and professional services clients.
Executive search, Legal 16 February 2015

EY launches scholarship programme

EY has launched an assurance scholarship programme that enables accounting and finance students to study for a degree while receiving financial support and work experience from the professional services firm.
Education 16 February 2015

Barker Ross launches apprenticeship scheme

Barker Ross has launched an apprenticeship scheme to attract new talent to the business.

APSCo launches legal helpdesk

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has introduced a legal helpdesk for members of the recruitment trade body working in Singapore.
16 February 2015

Addocura consultancy launched

Addocura, a management consultancy aimed at helping small to medium-sized recruitment agencies hit their growth targets, has been launched.
16 February 2015

Pizza worker sacked via Twitter

A Twitter user has managed to get the sack before even starting work due to an ill-advised tweet.
Creative/Digital/Media 13 February 2015

Scottish Water seeks summer interns

Scottish Water is launching a summer internship programme for undergraduates covering engineering, technology and construction management.

de Poel launches Suits Me Card for temp workers without bank accounts

Temporary labour procurer de Poel has launched the ‘Suits Me’ card, a VISA debit card for temporary workers without a bank account.

13 February 2015

Focusing on both core and growth markets proves key to HOT 100-FAST 50 success

Keeping one eye on their core markets and another on growth opportunities has proven key to public sector staffing specialist GatenbySanderson’s appearances on both Recruiter’s HOT 100 and FAST 50 lists, according to joint managing partners Martin Tucker and Mark Turner.
Education, Public sector 13 February 2015

Uniting Ambition creates new role and appoints Molloy

Recruitment consultancy Uniting Ambition has created a new role – contract delivery manager – as part of its growth strategy.
IT/Telecoms, Marketing 13 February 2015

Totaljobs’ Nott joins MyJobMatcher

Former Totaljobs Group website director Richard Nott joins online recruitment site MyJobMatcher.com as global sales director.
13 February 2015

Montreal Associates hires German SAP market specialist

Kevin Hodgson joins specialist technology SAP recruiter Montreal Associates as team leader of the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) division.
IT/Telecoms 13 February 2015

Livingston James appoints cyclist adventurer Beaumont

Record-breaking long-distance cyclist, broadcaster, author and motivational coach Mark Beaumont joins executive search firm Livingston James’ advisory board.
Executive search 13 February 2015

Eames Consulting hires Amin as director

Tristan Amin joins international recruitment and search consultancy Eames Consulting Group as associate director of the change management and technology division.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 13 February 2015
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