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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

Legislation

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.

Social care, Transport & logistics, Engineering, Construction & property, Healthcare/Medical 12 June 2025

Contracts

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

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

Transport & logistics, Engineering, Construction & property, Industrial/Manufacturing, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 12 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

PeopleBanking/Financial services, HR 12 June 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

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

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 12 June 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

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

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 12 June 2025

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

Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

PeopleTransport & logistics, Education 5 June 2025

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 4 June 2025

Government to close 20 temporary Jobcentres, risking jobs

The Department for Work and Pensions plans to close 20 temporary Jobcentre locations that were created during the global pandemic.

Public sector 9 February 2023

UK short-term rental sector boosts jobs, especially in rural areas

The growth of the short-term rentals sector has helped to create an economy featuring several new types of jobs that benefit local communities and fit the demand for more flexible ways of working.

Hospitality/Leisure 9 February 2023

Retinue Solutions works with Circle Health to improve agency candidate flow

Circle Health Group (CHG) has partnered with Retinue Solutions to provide a neutral vendor agency solution.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, HR 9 February 2023

Recruitment bodies back Benton’s Bill to prevent ‘one-sided flexibility’

The government is backing Blackpool South MP Scott Benton’s Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill, which will bring forward huge changes for tens of millions of workers across the UK.

Legislation 8 February 2023

Company insolvencies highest since 2009

The number of companies in financial despair has increased over the last year, according to the latest government insolvency figures for 2022.

8 February 2023

Gravitas acquires Hamlyn Williams’ Hong Kong and Shenzhen operations

UK-headquartered global recruitment company Gravitas Recruitment Group has acquired both of the Hamlyn Williams’ Hong Kong and Shenzhen operations.

ContractsLife sciences, Banking/Financial services 8 February 2023

Job opportunities cited as reason to join extremist groups in Africa

People join fast-growing violent extremist groups in Sub-Saharan Africa in the hope of finding work, a report has said.

8 February 2023

Alpha Republic joins government list of tax avoidance promoters

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has placed an additional company on its list of promoters, enablers and suppliers of tax avoidance this week.

Legislation 8 February 2023

Recruiters advised to focus on ESG to help investment

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues will be thrown into sharp focus for recruiters after a recent survey found that staff are being incentivised to get their ESG house in order.

8 February 2023

Reduce crime by including prisoners on apprenticeships

Cutting crime and reducing the UK’s skills gaps could be achieved by educating and training prisoners.

Retail, Construction & property 8 February 2023

Tribepad secures £12m investment from BGF

Talent acquisition software provider Tribepad has secured a £12m investment from growth capital investors BGF.

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 8 February 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 FEBRUARY 2023

This week’s appointments include: Foyne Jones, Instant Impact, Oakleaf Group, Primis Talent, tml Partners, Topland

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 6 February 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 6-10 FEBRUARY 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Gravitas Recruitment Group, Hamlyn Williams, Heidrick & Struggles, Maxwell Bond, RAMP Global

ContractsLife sciences, Creative/Digital/Media 6 February 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 6-10 FEBRUARY 2023

This week’s new launches include: Bakkavor, Calibre One, Cammach, CJ Talent, Deutsche Bank, Professional Appointments, Queen Mary University of London, Realise, Sodexo, Swift Temps, Tezlom, UK Power Networks, Youth Employment UK, Zurich UK

New to MarketTransport & logistics, Creative/Digital/Media 6 February 2023

Hesters takes over the reins from Gordon at Boyden

Leadership and talent advisory firm Boyden has appointed Chad Hesters (pictured) as president and CEO, effective immediately.

PeopleEngineering, Executive search 2 February 2023

Members of Parliament demand action following another Loan Charge suicide

Over 100 MPs have signed an open letter demanding action regarding the Loan Charge, after the 10th suicide linked to the ruling.

Legislation 1 February 2023

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