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NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

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.

Legislation 13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

LegislationLegal, 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.

Legislation 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

Bullhorn launches sales recruitment product

Customer relationship management software provider Bullhorn has launched a new product to help recruitment agencies manage the full lifecycle of their sales processes.
IT/Telecoms 24 November 2014

Berry Recruitment opens new office in Essex

Berry Recruitment, which specialises in technical, transport, care, catering, office, construction and industrial roles, has opened a new base in Essex to meet an increased demand for driving roles.

US immigration overhaul could add millions to the workforce

Recruiters working in the US may soon have millions more workers to choose from after an immigration overhaul allowing illegal immigrants to apply for work permits.
24 November 2014

IBM uses Watson in its battle for talent in the US

IBM has recruited 65 new staff to work on Watson – the firm’s computer system that defeated the champions of the quiz show Jeopardy more than three years ago, according to a report by US broadcaster CNBC.

Cordant Group restructures, rebrands recruitment division

Faced with a stagnated business, Steven Kirkpatrick, chief executive of Cordant Group’s recruitment division, set about an ambitious and radical restructure and rebrand, unveiled exclusively with Recruiter today.

Agency workers conclusion could lift restrictions in Europe

A legal opinion announced yesterday [20 November] about a case referred to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) by a Finnish labour union could pave the way to the lifting of restrictions on the use of agency workers in Europe.
21 November 2014

Football mad nine-year-old applies for manager’s job

A football club’s vacancy for a manager attracted interest from an unlikely and straight-talking applicant.
21 November 2014

Strategic Resources hires two

Energy sector recruitment specialist Strategic Resources has made two senior promotions – Gary Gray and Brian Robertson have been promoted to operations and recruitment director, and finance director respectively.
Engineering 21 November 2014

Sonovate appoints Saunders to board

Sonovate, supplier of contract finance to the recruitment industry, has appointed Paul Saunders to its board.
21 November 2014

Sheffield Haworth appoints executive director

Global executive search firm Sheffield Haworth has appointed Christopher Smailes as executive director, asset management practice, New York and Hong Kong.
Executive search 21 November 2014

Recruitive appoints seven

Recruitment software solutions provider Recruitive has appointed four business development executives – Oliver Burke, Ryan Sliz, Jan McCulloch and Chloe Black.
IT/Telecoms, Marketing 21 November 2014

Petroplan hires business development lead

Global oil & gas recruiter Petroplan has appointed Stacy Edghill as business development lead.
Engineering 21 November 2014

Pedersen & Partners appoints Lim in Asia

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has appointed Caroline Lim as client partner and head of legal, compliance and regulatory and corporate governance in Asia-Pacific.
Executive search, Legal 21 November 2014

National Locums appoints Goody operations manager

National Locums, the Milton Keynes-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of locum doctors and nurses for the NHS and independent hospitals across the UK, has appointed Keiron Goody as operations manager.
Public sector 21 November 2014

Bullock is new board director at Morgan Hunt

Multi-sector recruiter Morgan Hunt has appointed Sharon Bullock as board director of its regional education division.
Education, Public sector 21 November 2014

Michael Page appoints White MD

Global specialist recruiter Michael Page has appointed Steve White senior managing director for Canada, Boston and Chicago.
Marketing 21 November 2014
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