News

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.

13 June 2025

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, 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.

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.

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

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

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

People 10 June 2025

Nash Squared is the new name for Harvey Nash Group

Recruitment firm Harvey Nash Group has been renamed Nash Squared.

Oliver Sanderson and CEO Makhijani feature in special Platinum Jubilee book

An executive search firm and its CEO are to be featured in a special book celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

REC letter to health minister calls for equal treatment for NHS agency workers

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is calling for equal treatment of NHS agency workers with NHS staff.

SThree appoints Lehne as CEO permanently

Global STEM recruiter SThree has announced the appointment of Timo Lehne (pictured) as permanent CEO with immediate effect.

APSCo welcomes new Representative Committee members

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has revealed its newest cohort of members for its Representative Committee.

People 28 April 2022

Freelance workers see no advantage in using umbrella companies

A report from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) reveals interesting findings from freelancers.

Legislation 25 April 2022

Hays grows partnership with Trees for Cities in UK&I

Global recruiter Hays has announced a new 18-month partnership with the charity Trees for Cities in the UK & Ireland.

CCaaS firm Ringover launches recruitment drive for telecoms specialists

Ringover, producer of contact-centre-as-a-service (CCaaS) software, will bolster its global team with one of its most substantial recruitment drives to date.

APPOINTMENTS: 25-29 APRIL 2022

This week’s appointments include: JCW Group, VIQU

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25-29 APRIL 2022

This week’s new launches include: Inside Out, LinkedIn

Side acquisition strengthens Randstad’s offering and market position

Recruitment agency Randstad France has announced its intentions to acquire end-to-end digital staffing platform Side in France.

FINANCIALS: Hays reports record quarter results

Global recruiter Hays enjoyed a record quarter in the three months ended 31 March 2022, the company has announced.

Financials 19 April 2022

Report finds technology hinders productivity of recruiters

More than three quarters of recruitment consultants think their productivity is routinely hindered by technology, according to a new survey of more than 1,000 recruitment consultants in 31 countries around the world.

19 April 2022

Mercer appoints new UK career business leader

Kerry Ghize has joined global talent consulting firm Mercer UK as its new career business leader.

APPOINTMENTS: 18-22 APRIL 2022

This week’s appointments include: RAMP Global, Realm Recruit

NEW TO THE MARKET: 18-22 APRIL 2022

This week’s new launches include: Oakleaf Partnership

New to Market 19 April 2022
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