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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

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.

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.

London-based Durlston Partners opens office in New York

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

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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 30 JANUARY-3 FEBRUARY 2023

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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 30 JANUARY-3 FEBRUARY 2023

This week’s new launches include: Acacia Healthcare Professionals, Davidson Gray, Henry George Associates, Leo Xander

Finding exceptional women key focus for newly-launched Follett Parker

Follett Parker, a new boutique executive search agency, has launched to advise businesses on hiring the best talent, with diversity, equity & inclusion as a key driving force.

Former director at Man City FC moves into recruitment with exec search firm ecap

Executive search and leadership development consultancy ecap, part of the Monstarlab group, has appointed Mark Allen as head of UK and European operations.

Getting retirees back into work a priority, say ministers at REC event

Attracting retired workers back into the skills-short UK workforce is a priority for government across party divides, members of Parliament told a recruitment industry gathering at the House of Commons yesterday evening [24 January 2023].

25 January 2023

Hall joins AMS in newly-created CPO role

Global talent solutions business AMS has appointed Nikki Hall to its executive team in the newly-created role of chief people officer.

O’Connell appointed CEO at Org Global Investment Holdings

Seb O’Connell has been appointed group CEO at Org Global Investment Holdings.

PeopleIT/Telecoms 25 January 2023

Institute of Student Employers appoints joint CEO and directors

Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has promoted chief operating officer Sarah Hathaway (pictured) to the role of joint CEO.

Understanding Recruitment Group gives staff 60% shareholder in business

Specialist technology software recruitment consultancy Understanding Recruitment Group has formalised its move to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), making its staff a 60% shareholder in the business.

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