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NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

26 June 2025

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Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

Transport & logistics, Banking/Financial services, Legal, Executive search, Industrial/Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, Healthcare/Medical, Accounting/Finance 26 June 2025

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Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

Creative/Digital/Media, Executive search, IT/Telecoms 26 June 2025

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.

Legislation 13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

LegislationLegal, 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.

Legislation 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.

LegislationSocial care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Engineering 12 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

PeopleBanking/Financial services, HR 12 June 2025

Campbell Muir launches with backing from Davidson Gray

Specialised recruitment firm Campbell Muir has launched, focusing on the insurance and financial services sectors.

New to MarketBanking/Financial services, Accounting/Finance 11 March 2025

Recruitment specialist Novexar launches in tech and AI sectors

Novexar, a specialised recruitment firm dedicated to the emerging tech and AI sectors, has launched.

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 11 March 2025

Did Melica taste success in The Apprentice in Türkiye?

BBC reality programme The Apprentice sent the remaining candidates packing this week – to Türkiye.

Lighter SideIT/Telecoms 10 March 2025

Recruitment industry leaders speak out about amends to Employment Rights Bill

Leaders in the recruitment industry have spoken about the proposed reforms in the Employment Rights Bill.

Legislation 6 March 2025

Conference warns on lack of ethical recruitment of migrant care workers

Thousands of migrant care workers are being lured to the UK under false pretences, only to be left jobless, homeless and vulnerable to modern slavery.

New to MarketPublic sector, Social care 6 March 2025

First People Recruitment joins The Kingdom Group following acquisition

The Kingdom Group has completed the acquisition of First People Recruitment (FPR).

ContractsPublic sector, Social care 6 March 2025

HC Group acquires Hyperion Search in the energy market

Hyperion Search, an executive search firm specialising in renewables, energy storage and e-mobility, has been acquired by HC Group.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 6 March 2025

Government unveils amendments to Employment Rights Bill

The government yesterday [4 March 2025] put forward amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.

LegislationHR 5 March 2025

Recruiters among employers fined by Home Office for illegal work

Recruitment agencies and platforms were among the UK employers that have received fines for illegal work between 1 July to 30 September 2024.

Legislation 5 March 2025

Lord Sugar bows out as Johnson completes buyout at Hernshead Group

Tom Johnson, co-founder and director of Hernshead Group, has successfully completed a buyout of fellow shareholder and director Lord Sugar.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Creative/Digital/Media 5 March 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s appointments include: Abacus Group

PeopleExecutive search, IT/Telecoms 5 March 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Randstad, Workday

Contracts 5 March 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 MARCH 2025

This week’s new launches include: ADEPT, APSCo, Find Your Path, Harrison Bridge

New to MarketPublic sector, Transport & logistics 5 March 2025

SMI Media in partnership with Reed Talent Solutions gets active in the outdoor sector

SMI Media in partnership with Reed Talent Solutions has launched today as a dedicated specialist recruitment agency focused on the active and outdoor industry.

New to MarketCreative/Digital/Media, Hospitality/Leisure 5 March 2025

Social recruiting: March/April 2025

From helping kids in care, currying favour with fellow recruiters to bee-hiving yourselves in the environment, you’ve been busy since the last Recruiter…

Lighter SidePublic sector, Social care 4 March 2025

New industries’ struggle to find skilled workers damaging to UK growth

Business leaders and educators issued a warning to the government.

Retail, Oil & gas/Energy 4 March 2025

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