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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

FPB concerned with SMEs ‘turning to inappropriate finance’

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has expressed concern at a report it says shows SMEs are turning to “inappropriate finance” as a result of a lack of confidence in banks as they look to gear up for growth.
28 November 2013

Recruitment and trading slows ahead of festivities - City Comment

Christmas feels like it has arrived early this year, perhaps because even I have managed to buy my gifts well in advance for change.
28 November 2013

HR and recruitment issues outlined in SNP Scottish independence plan

A white paper released on Tuesday (26 November) outlining the Scottish National Party’s case for Scottish independence contains a number of areas relevant to jobs, recruitment and personnel management.
Public sector, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 28 November 2013

Quantum fills senior roles at Hitachi Rail Europe

Executive recruiter Quantum has filled seven senior roles at a new Hitachi Rail project in the North-East, who will themselves in time hire 730 staff.
Engineering, HR 28 November 2013

Life sciences recruiter Talentmark goes stateside in Boston

Life sciences recruiter Talentmark is opening a new office in Boston, Massachusetts, its fourth office and second outside the UK.
Life sciences 28 November 2013

Thanksgiving brings staffing and HR challenges in the US

This week sees some particular staffing challenges as American Thanksgiving is celebrated today.
28 November 2013

adidas makes greatness (and new employer branding video) happen

Sporting brand adidas Group has created a new employer branding video, available on the company’s careers website, on YouTube and now, it just so happens, on recruiter.co.uk.
27 November 2013

The FIRM director Mirrington moves to Capita’s Write Research

Emma Mirrington, currently head of talent at Mars Chocolate and director of The Forum for In-House Recruitment Managers (The FIRM), is to move to Capita-owned resourcing firm Write Research as talent director.
27 November 2013

US board turnover at five-year high, finds exec recruiter

The US’s biggest firms appointed 339 new independent directors to their boards in the last year, up 16% on 2012 and the highest level of executive hiring since 2008, finds search firm Spencer Stuart.
Executive search 27 November 2013

Industry provider Jelf International launches as standalone business

Insurance, financial planning and employee benefits provider Jelf has launched a separate, specific international business to support overseas clients.
27 November 2013

North-South recruitment divide highlighted by construction sector boom

The number of job vacancies across the UK rose 9.2% to 748,923 in October, but a North-South divide, especially evident in construction, is splitting the labour market, finds jobs search engine Adzuna.
Engineering, Construction & property 27 November 2013

FINANCIALS: Whitehall Resources sees business shrink

SAP recruiter Whitehall Resources saw turnover and profit drop in what the business calls “an interesting year overall” in its accounts, submitted to Companies House.
IT/Telecoms 27 November 2013

Oil recruiter NES Global Talent cleared on ad authority investigation

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has dismissed a complaint against oil & gas recruiter NES Global Talent, questioning whether a job vacancy was genuine.
Engineering 27 November 2013

Edinburgh Woollen Mill to spin out 1,145 jobs and expand overseas

Clothing retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group says it intends to open a further 100 stores and create 1,145 new jobs over the next 18 months.
Industrial/Manufacturing 27 November 2013

Immigration software uComply works with mobility consultant Wells & Co

Immigration control software provider uComply has partnered with global mobility consultants Wells & Co, bringing the uComply service to the SME market.
27 November 2013

Towers Watson wins HR tech contract with market researchers GfK

Global market research firm GfK has selected Towers Watson’s full Talent|Reward HR technology suite.
IT/Telecoms, HR 27 November 2013

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