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UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 19 May 2025

Contracts

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

Retail, Transport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality/Leisure 19 May 2025

Legislation

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.

ContractsSocial care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

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.

LegislationPublic 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

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

AI tools in recruitment: an ‘automated pseudoscience’ and not to be trusted?

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in hiring can be described as an “automated pseudoscience”, according to the latest research.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 13 October 2022

FINANCIALS: Hays reports record profits

Global recruiter Hays has reported a record financial quarter, with net fees up 15% across the group, and the UK & Ireland seeing fees increase by 11%.

Financials 13 October 2022

FINANCIALS: PageGroup profits up 14%

PageGroup has reported a group gross profit of £270.5m in its Q3 2022 update, an increase of 14% over the same period in 2021.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing 13 October 2022

11 Investments appoints Forsdyke to help grow recruitment group

11 Investments, a group of boutique recruitment brands, has appointed David Forsdyke (pictured right) to the role of investment director.

PeopleSales, Marketing 13 October 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 10-14 OCTOBER 2022

This week’s appointments include: Macmillan Davies, Nicholas Associates, Omni

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Engineering 11 October 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 10-14 OCTOBER 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Alva labs, Alvius, APSCo Global, Back on My Feet, Bridge of Hope, Climate17, Encore Personnel, Gi Group Holding, The Staffing Experts

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 11 October 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 OCTOBER 2022

This week’s new launches include: Acorn, Be Personnel, Deel, Hofy, Linear Recruitment, Matrix, Nicholas Associates, RightCheck, THRIVE, uComply, Willo

New to MarketMarketing, Oil & gas/Energy 11 October 2022

Workplace stress on the rise in Europe since pandemic

A new EU survey reveals that workplace stress is on the rise in Europe since Covid-19.

10 October 2022

A Conservative coup? REC reports from Conservative Party conference 2022

So that’s a wrap for party conferences for another year, and what a conference season it’s been!

10 October 2022

Morson Talent drives diversity for UK Power Networks

UK Power Networks has appointed Morson Talent, part of the Morson Group, to support its people agenda and drive diversity within its workforce.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 10 October 2022

BT Group appoints Williams CHRO

BT Group has appointed Athalie Williams (pictured) as its new chief human resources officer.

PeopleIT/Telecoms 10 October 2022

Evolvient Capital gets backing from HSBC to expand internationally

The London-headquartered, human capital-focused group Evolvient Capital is set to expand its international portfolio of businesses following a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK.

Contracts 10 October 2022

AEA Investors ties up IT recruiter RED Global acquisition

AEA Investors’ Small Business Private Equity has closed the acquisition of recruiter RED Global alongside investment from the company’s senior leadership team.

ContractsIT/Telecoms 10 October 2022

Morgan McKinley expands its offerings to fuel global growth

Global professional talent services Morgan McKinley has announced a next generation of services to fuel international growth.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Executive search 10 October 2022

Arqiva appoints Crabtree CPO to lead people and culture agenda

UK communications infrastructure and media services company Arqiva has announced the appointment of Sarah Jane Crabtree as chief people officer.

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 4 October 2022

UK Encore Personnel acquired by global giant Gi Group Holding

Multinational staffing company Gi Group Holding has acquired UK industrial recruiter Encore Personnel.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Oil & gas/Energy 4 October 2022

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