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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

Deluge of applicants for fast-track police jobs

Police forces have been inundated with applications for senior fast-track positions since its launch back in March.
Public sector 30 June 2014

Graduates change careers more regularly, says New College of the Humanities

Most of today's graduates have already changed careers at least once by the age of 24, research has found.
30 June 2014

Indian CBI busts rail recruitment scam in Bangalore

The Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested 13 students in connection with a railway recruitment scam in Bangalore on Sunday (29 June).
30 June 2014

Lidl expansion to create 2,500 jobs

Thousands of new jobs will be created at Lidl during the next nine months as the budget supermarket chain opens more stores across the UK.
30 June 2014

SouthWestern creates 260 new jobs, while NuVasive adds 30

SouthWestern, a company that provides business process outsourcing services in Ireland, the UK and the rest of Europe, is creating 260 jobs.

US DoL makes $1.9m available to improve employment outcomes for disabled

The US Department of Labour’s (DoLs) Office of Disability Employment Policy has made available a $1.9m (£1.1m) grant to fund an agreement to manage and operate the National Employer Policy, Research and Technical Assistance Centre on the Employment of People with Disabilities.
Public sector 30 June 2014

ORC International expands into France

ORC International, a business research organisation that carries out employee-related research surveys, has expanded in to France with an office in Sevres, South-West of Paris.
Marketing 30 June 2014

Foosle launches Curveball Question Generator

With an increasing pool of talent to choose from, more and more recruiters are putting pressure on unsuspecting candidates by throwing ‘curveball’ questions during a job interview, research from job site Foosle.com has found.
27 June 2014

Chancellor announces 1,200 jobs at Deloitte

Chancellor George Osborne will today announce the creation of 1,200 jobs at Deloitte, the business advisory group, with 500 of the positions at its new digital business.
Creative/Digital/Media 27 June 2014

Salary makes the difference in London’s pull for creatives, says Creativepool

The pull of London for the creative industry is highlighted by big salary differences, according to a survey by Creativepool, the online networking platform.

Drivers Direct to create 180 jobs

Drivers Direct, the providers of temporary and permanent drivers to commercial organisations, has said positive financial results means it will be reinvesting in the business, opening six new offices and creating an additional 180 jobs across the UK by the end of the year.
27 June 2014

A woman on every FTSE100 board as Glencore falls into line

Britain’s blue-chip companies all now have at least one woman on the board after Glencore Xstrata hired Canadian mining expert Patrice Merrin as a non-executive director.
27 June 2014

Talent management ‘transforming global Thales’

The role of talent management in turning French-owned Thales into a global company to match its world markets in safety technology was outlined at the CIPD talent conference in London this week.
IT/Telecoms 27 June 2014

Third office for shop fitting recruiter 2B Interface

A specialist recruiter for manufacturing and shop fitting, 2B Interface, is opening an office in Northampton.

Recruitment consultant’s bid for Miss Universe

Swimwear, evening gown modelling and an opening dance routine might not be the usual talents you associate with a recruitment consultant.
27 June 2014

Best jobs for women in the US revealed by CareerCast.com

Computer systems analyst, public relations manager, dental hygienist and physical therapist have been named among the best jobs for women in the US, according to a report from global jobsite CareerCast.com.
27 June 2014
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