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International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

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”.

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.

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.

Legislation 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.

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.

Jobs Watch: Asda to create 2,500 jobs nationwide

Supermarket chain Asda is to add 2,500 new jobs across the UK in 2013 as it invests in online retail, new and existing stores, and its supply chain.

Waitrose’s ‘typical’ applicant rate hits national press

A “fairly typical” level of interest in jobs at a new Waitrose store has garnered significant media attention across the UK.
HR, IT/Telecoms 29 April 2013

2B Interface launches recruitment agency franchise scheme

Professional and trades recruitment agency 2B Interface has launched a nationwide franchise scheme.
Construction & property, HR 29 April 2013

Labour could pledge end to zero hours contracts

A ban on zero hours contracts should form part of the Labour Party’s manifesto for the next general election in 2015, the Labour MP for Leigh has proposed.
29 April 2013

Still hope for the little guys after IRG collapse

Former members of the Independent Recruitment Group (IRG), the free-to-join community for recruitment companies that collapsed in March, may not have to wait long before they can join a replacement organisation.
29 April 2013

Meeting Iron Lady was just the job

The recent death of Lady Thatcher brought back memories for Tim Watts, lifetime president of Pertemps Network Group. Watts told Recruiter that during her tenure, the former prime minister had visited Pertemps headquarters at Meriden Hall, dining with him on two occasions.
26 April 2013

Diversity in publishing needs addressing

The publishing industry has become less diverse and more needs to be done to confront the issue. Bobby Nayyar, who leads Equip (Equality in Publishing), a project to promote greater diversity within the industry, told Recruiter the situation was getting worse. “It’s on a downward trajectory,” he said.
Creative/Digital/Media 26 April 2013

PwC fast-tracks graduates

Giving students definitive dates for assessment and interviews is key to PwC reducing time from assessment to job offer from an average of eight weeks to one week, according to the professional services firm’s head of student recruitment.

Indeed: firing on all cylinders

Job site Indeed plans to boost its presence around the world by opening new offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada and Japan, as well as in major European markets, co-founder Paul Forster has told Recruiter.
IT/Telecoms 26 April 2013

Talent rises via online learning

Online certified skills will have a profound effect on global talent pools within the next few years, London Business School professor Lynda Gratton told a 36-company strong consortium last month.
Education 26 April 2013

Byrne headlines awards

Fresh from his acclaimed ‘Crowd Pleaser’ and ‘Roaring Forties’ tours, Ed Byrne will host the 2013 Recruiter Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Eploy.
26 April 2013

Stay ahead of the M&A curve with us

For owners of staffing businesses, especially those interested in buying or selling, it is vital to keep on top of trends and developments within the ever-changing M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market.
26 April 2013

Capita works with the Army to add science to selection

Capita’s 10-year £440m contract to recruit for the British Army, combines the best of the old ways previously used by the Army with “a bit more science,” according to the executive heading up the project on behalf of Capita.
Public sector 26 April 2013

Sodexo gets new HRD for UKI

Service solutions provider Sodexo has made Angela Williams its new HR director (HRD) for UK and Ireland.
HR 26 April 2013

Roc Search expands training division

IT and engineering recruiter Roc Search has taken on Ricky Burns in the role of sales trainer, based in their Central London office.
Engineering, IT/Telecoms 26 April 2013

Resources Global Professionals promotes Cherbak to CEO

Professional recruitment firm Resources Global Professionals (RGP) is to promote Tony Cherbak to the role of chief executive officer on 28 May.
26 April 2013
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