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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”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms, HR 19 May 2025

Contracts

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.

Retail, Transport & logistics, Industrial/Manufacturing, Hospitality/Leisure 19 May 2025

Legislation

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.

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.

ContractsSocial care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

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.

LegislationPublic sector, HR 15 May 2025

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.

ContractsOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

PeopleOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

People 14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Adecco Group, Animmersion UK, Bullhorn, Manchester City Council, Recite Me

ContractsPublic sector, Creative/Digital/Media 4 February 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Arthur, Ciphr, Club Connective, Creative Talent Endeavors

New to MarketSocial care, Banking/Financial services 4 February 2025

Moshiri negotiates her way through task one on The Apprentice

The first episode in the BBC’s The Apprentice aired last week and the good news is our recruitment representative is still in – just!

People 3 February 2025

Circle appoints Pirate Kelly as chairman

Recruitment organisation Circle has appointed Dean Kelly (left), co-founder of RDLC Pirates, as chairman.

PeopleRetail, Life sciences 3 February 2025

Chancellor highlights job creation projects to drive economy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered a major speech this morning [29 January 2025] focused on driving economic growth in the UK.

LegislationOil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 29 January 2025

Employers must consider commuting expenses to attract talent

Two-thirds of UK professionals think commuting expenses are the most crucial cost to be subsidised by employers.

HR 29 January 2025

APSCo OutSource appoints Huggett as new MD

APSCo OutSource, trade body for the professional recruitment outsourcing sector, has appointed Brian Huggett as its new managing director.

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing 29 January 2025

Ford & Stanley on track to help Buckland Rail grow

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group has secured a three-year contract to provide staffing solutions for Buckland Rail, a newly integrated rail services company.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Construction & property 29 January 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-31 JANUARY 2025

This week’s appointments include: RAMP Global

PeopleIT/Telecoms, HR 27 January 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 27-31 JANUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Taylor Higson

ContractsCreative/Digital/Media, Industrial/Manufacturing 27 January 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-31 JANUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: GTEC, Searchability, Zodeq

New to MarketMarketing & Sales, Transport & logistics 27 January 2025

Recruiter entrepreneur Moshiri makes it on to The Apprentice

Fed up with the winter weather? Looking forward to saying jog on to January?

PeopleCreative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 27 January 2025

Government launches independent Loan Charge review

A new independent review into the Loan Charge was launched on Thursday [23 January 2025] by the exchequer secretary to the treasury James Murray.

LegislationHR, Accounting/Finance 24 January 2025

Public need to know AI is there for good, not evil

AI’s often negative perception based on villainous intelligent technology in films and novels must be better managed to help public confidence.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 24 January 2025

Ex-JLP chair leads government ‘Keep Britain Working’ review to reverse inactivity

Sir Charlie Mayfield, former chairman of John Lewis Partnership, will lead a ‘Keep Britain Working’ review to investigate the factors behind spiralling levels of inactivity.

New to MarketHR 24 January 2025

Founder announces his Swan song at Hiring Hub

Simon Swan (pictured), founder of recruitment agency marketplace Hiring Hub, has announced he has left the company he founded in 2010.

PeopleExecutive search, HR 24 January 2025

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