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Employment Rights Bill roadmap launched with enhanced workers’ rights

The government has unveiled its long-awaited roadmap setting out how it will deliver its new package of workers’ rights.

HR 2 July 2025

Legislation

Recruitment industry welcomes consultation and timeline for ERB roadmap

Recruitment industry leaders have applauded the publication of the Employment Rights Bill roadmap.

2 July 2025

People

Org Group appoints former Gravitas CEO

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has appointed Kurt Schreurs (pictured) as chief revenue officer (CRO) for Recruitment Solutions.

Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering, Executive search, IT/Telecoms, HR 2 July 2025

Viral TikTok video sparks surge in the creative CV for Gen Z candidates

A Legally Blonde inspired TikTok has gone viral, and it’s transforming how Gen Z approaches job applications.

Lighter SideCreative/Digital/Media, HR 1 July 2025

ERB amendment would require licensing authority to oversee umbrella firms

Lord Chris Holmes of Richmond plans to introduce an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB).

LegislationHR 30 June 2025

UKG acquires Shiftboard to boost scheduling tools

HR and workforce management firm UKG has acquired Shiftboard, a US-based employee scheduling software provider.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media 30 June 2025

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.

People 26 June 2025

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

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

PeopleTransport & logistics, Banking/Financial services 26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

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

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Executive search 26 June 2025

BIP UK appoints Darling director TA, learning & development

Consulting firm BIP UK has appointed Matt Darling as its new talent acquisition, learning & development director.

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 25 February 2025

Staffline sells PeoplePlus to Swipejobs’ Talent International

Recruitment and training group Staffline has sold its wholly-owned subsidiary PeoplePlus Group to Talent International (UK).

Contracts 25 February 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 24-28 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: BearTech, Graduate Career Solutions, inploi, PureGym, SnappCV

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 25 February 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 24-28 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Acorn by Synergie, Carrington West, Darwin Gray

New to MarketTransport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing 25 February 2025

Op ASCEND expands career help for armed forces veterans

The government is to expand UK-wide career support for the armed forces community, ensuring support for all veterans, regardless of when they left service.

New to MarketPublic sector, Transport & logistics 25 February 2025

FINANCIALS: Hays posts mixed six-month results

Hays group net fees dropped by 13% to £496m in the six months ended 31 December 2024, with temporary recruitment and contracting falling by 9% and permanent recruitment by 19%.

Financials 24 February 2025

New industry body AoRMA launches for recruitment marketing

The Association of Recruitment Marketing Agencies (AoRMA) officially launches today [24 February 2025].

New to MarketMarketing, Legal 24 February 2025

$6m-valued AI start-up Alfa AI plans to revolutionise recruitment

An AI recruitment start-up has secured more than $625,000 (£494,500) to place the company at a valuation of $6m.

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 24 February 2025

The Apprentice Round-up: Team Ascendency takes a pizza the action

Is the recruitment industry’s representative in the BBC’s The Apprentice still in with a fighting chance?

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 24 February 2025

M&A activity in recruitment up nearly 50% and predicted to follow in 2025

Acquisitions and sales of recruitment businesses in the UK rose by nearly 50% last year compared to 2023.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 20 February 2025

AMS appoints Gordon Stuart as CEO

AMS, the global talent acquisition and consulting business, has appointed Gordon Stuart (pictured) as CEO, with immediate effect.

PeopleExecutive search 20 February 2025

William Sterling Partners launches to headhunt talent in tax

William Sterling Partners, a boutique tax headhunting firm, has been launched by Glen Tovee and Oliver Baggs.

New to MarketBanking/Financial services, Executive search 20 February 2025

Horton International expands in Europe with Portugal office

Global executive search and talent management firm Horton International has launched an office in Portugal, strengthening its presence in Southern Europe.

New to MarketLegal, Executive search 20 February 2025

Eames Group strikes Golds with executive role

Eames Consulting has announced the appointment of Elliot Golds as executive director.

PeopleExecutive search, IT/Telecoms 19 February 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Madison Berkeley, Marks Sattin, SPG Resourcing, The IN Group

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, Construction & property 19 February 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Chiefs Group, Heidrick & Struggles, RecLAW

ContractsLegal, Executive search 19 February 2025

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