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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”.

10 June 2025

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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.

Transport & logistics, Education, Hospitality/Leisure 5 June 2025

New to Market

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.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences, Engineering, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 4 June 2025

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

LegislationPublic sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

ContractsHR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

PeopleLife sciences, Engineering 2 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

LegislationPublic sector, Engineering 2 June 2025

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, HR 28 May 2025

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

Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Award winners announced

The winners of Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards 2022 were announced last night at a glittering event in London’s The Brewery venue.

1 February 2023

FINANCIALS: SThree posts consecutive record performance

International recruitment firm SThree has announced its financial results for the year ended 30 November 2022, posting a second consecutive record net fee performance.

FinancialsLife sciences, Engineering 1 February 2023

London-based Durlston Partners opens office in New York

Talent advisory and delivery firm Durlston Partners has opened an office in New York City.

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 1 February 2023

Teamed brings new team members on board following investment

Teamed has bolstered its team with three additional senior leaders following the successful £2.5m seed round in December 2022.

IT/Telecoms, HR 1 February 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 30 JANUARY-3 FEBRUARY 2023

This week’s appointments include: Eastward Partners, Nicholas Associates Group, Prescient Group

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 31 January 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 30 JANUARY-3 FEBRUARY 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Boyden, Disclosure Services, The Citation Group

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 31 January 2023

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