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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
Contracts

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.

Social care, IT/Telecoms, HR, Healthcare/Medical 15 May 2025
Legislation

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.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025
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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.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

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

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 14 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

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

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, Engineering 14 May 2025

Simply Hired secures $12m financing in the US

Online job board Simply Hired has secured $12m (£7m) in a combination of equity and debt financing from existing investors Foundation Capital and IDG Ventures, as well as City National Bank.
IT/Telecoms 2 July 2014

Remtec and Talentmark partner up

Remtec, a European medical technology and life science recruitment company, and Talentmark, a recruitment consultancy to the life sciences industry, are to launch a new partnership.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 2 July 2014

Rethink Group extends contract with Marks and Spencer

Rethink Group, a UK-based talent management and recruitment services company, has extended its contract with British multinational retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) for a further three years.
IT/Telecoms 2 July 2014

US Cross Country Healthcare completes acquisition of Medical Staffing Network

Healthcare staffing and workforce management provider Cross Country Healthcare has completed the acquisition of Medical Staffing Network (MSN).
2 July 2014

AMS launches Belfast centre

Recruitment process outsourcing company Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) has launched a new global client service centre in Belfast, creating 250 jobs that will generate annual salaries of £6.1m.
1 July 2014

Productivity growth remains flat

Labour productivity in the UK changed little during the first quarter of this year, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics.
Industrial/Manufacturing 1 July 2014

Increased flexible working will modernise recruitment industry, says leading recruiter

Increased use of flexible working will bring recruitment firms “often stuck in the 1980s” into the 21st century.
1 July 2014

Enhanced code for exec recruiters launched to boost women on boards

Business secretary Vince Cable has today (1 July) launched an Enhanced Code of Conduct for executive search firms to support more women appointments to FTSE 350 boards.
Executive search 1 July 2014

Recruitment firm offers discounts to employers that offer training

London-based recruitment company OfficeZebra is offering its clients discounts if they are willing to train candidates.
Commercial & office support 1 July 2014

US DoL makes $1.6m grant available to assist workers affected by Heinz layoffs

The US Department of Labor (DoL) has made available a $1.6m (£0.9m) National Emergency Grant to provide re-employment services to around 330 workers affected by the closure of the HJ Heinz facility, located in Pocatello, Idaho.
Industrial/Manufacturing 1 July 2014

McGregor Boyall launches North-West operation

Global specialist recruiter McGregor Boyall has opened a new office in Manchester.
IT/Telecoms 1 July 2014

Creative industry employment on the up, says DCMS

Employment within the creative industries has increased by more than 10% in the past two years, according to the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).
Creative/Digital/Media 1 July 2014

Recruitment Juice launches online learning programme

Talent development specialist Recruitment Juice has launched its new online learning programme, Sales Juice.
IT/Telecoms 1 July 2014

First Derivatives Group creates 484 jobs in Northern Ireland

First Derivatives Group, a global provider of trading and risk management software systems and consulting services, is to create 484 jobs in Newry, Northern Ireland.
IT/Telecoms 1 July 2014

HR on ‘cusp of analytics revolution’

Human resources is “on the cusp of a revolution” as big as that in the use of data and analytics in sport, attendees at the CIPD Talent Management conference heard last week.
HR, Public sector 30 June 2014

Right to request flexible working is extended to all employees

The right to request flexible working has been extended to all employees in the UK.
HR 30 June 2014

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