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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.

Public sector, HR 15 May 2025

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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

Amrop makes new hires across EMEA and Asia

Amrop, the provider of services in executive search, leadership assessment and board consulting, has made eight new partner and consultant hires within its global partnership of executive search professionals.
Executive search 4 July 2014

51job makes board change

51job, a provider of integrated human resource services in China, has made a change to its board of directors.
HR 4 July 2014

Co-Operative group hires Franklin as interim head of resourcing

Gary Franklin, the co-founder of in-house recruitment forum The FIRM, has been hired as interim head of resourcing for the Co-Operative Group, the British consumer co-operative with a diverse range of retail businesses.
Interim recruitment 2 July 2014

Kelly Services appoints Lee as VP, head of sourcing EMEA and Asia-Pacific

Global provider of workforce solutions Kelly Services has appointed Martin Lee as vice president (VP), head of sourcing and research for EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
2 July 2014

Call for the creation of regional polytechnics to plug technology skills gap

NEF: The Innovation Institute is calling for the creation of regional polytechnics to compensate for a shifting jobs landscape and the changing skills requirements of companies operating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based sectors.
IT/Telecoms, Education 2 July 2014

Carillion to support Liverpool FC stand expansion

Support services giant Carillion has been selected as the preferred bidder to expand Liverpool Football Club's main stand and the associated public realm improvements.

Report highlights flaws in Work Programme

The providers tasked with delivering the government’s Work Programme are being paid millions of pounds of bonuses for poor performance, according to an investigation conducted by the National Audit Office.
2 July 2014

Funding support for Sir Ben Ainslie’s sailing HQ that will create jobs in Portsmouth

The government has announced £7.5m funding to support sailor Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup team and their proposal to be based in Portsmouth – a move that would create around 90 jobs.

Zendesk and viagogo open new offices in Ireland

Both Zendesk, the provider of cloud-based customer service software, and viagogo, the global online ticket exchange, are being supported by IDA Ireland as they open new offices and create jobs in the country.
IT/Telecoms 2 July 2014

Job creation within UK construction sector soars

June experienced the fastest expansion in the UK's construction activity since February, with employment growing at its steepest pace since the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) began for the sector in April 1997.

Secondary school pupils are worried about their career choice, survey says

Secondary school students are not receiving the right support to make critical career decisions, with a lack of guidance at school and pressure from parents causing 91% to be worried about their future, according to research from schools network Studently.
Education, Public sector 2 July 2014

Jobs growth in Tasmanian dairy industry

Tasmanian jobseekers are being encouraged to consider a career in the dairy industry, as up to 700 new jobs are expected to become available over the coming years.
Agriculture 2 July 2014

Monster launches new social recruiting and communications products in the US

Online jobs board Monster has launched two new social recruiting services in the US – TalentBin by Monster and Monster Twitter Cards, as well as a new communications platform called Monster Talent CRM.
IT/Telecoms 2 July 2014

Harvey Nash and The University of Hong Kong launch third instalment of board preparedness programme

Executive search and leadership consulting firm Harvey Nash and The University of Hong Kong, HKU Business School have announced the third instalment of the Women's Directorship Programme (WDP) to be held in Hong Kong in October and November this year.

Staffline acquires Softmist

National staffing organisation Staffline Group has completed the acquisition of Softmist, based in Leicester, which trades as ‘Skillspoint’.

Skillsearch upgrades to Invenias

Skillsearch, an IT recruitment company, has partnered with privately-owned software company Invenias.
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