FS Commercial judgement makes crackdown on travel & subsistence scheme more likely, says Hogarth

A judge’s backing for a Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) decision to refuse contractor and agency solutions provider FS Commercial (FSC) a licence has “enormous significance” for the use of travel & subsistence schemes in the recruitment industry, says Andy Hogarth, chairman and chief executive of staffing provider Staffline Group.

Japan: Wahl & Case launches Red Brick Ventures

Professional Tokyo-based recruiter Wahl & Case has launched Red Brick Ventures KK, an incubation and business acceleration platform in Japan.

UK & IRELAND Appointments: giant takes on two in the North

Umbrella firm giant has made two senior appointments to enhance its coverage of the North of England.

Jobshop launches Engage Executive Jobs

Bournemouth-based recruiter Jobshop UK, launched a new executive division, Engage Executive Jobs this autumn to focus on local opportunities in Dorset and Hampshire.

Talent Retention Solution expands to include students and graduates

The Talent Retention Solution (TRS), a national web-based system, which helps match skilled employees facing redundancy to growing UK companies in advanced manufacturing and engineering, is to be expanded to include graduates and students.

The Money Group launches drive to hire 300

Cornish financial management firm, the Money Group, has launched a recruitment drive to hire 300 workers for a new call centre in Plymouth, South-West England.

US: Chrysler hires 1,250 in Michigan, Sitel adds 100 in Las Vegas

Chrysler and Fiat chief executive Sergio Marchionne today confirmed Chrysler’s plans to hire 1,250 workers and invest $240m (£151m) at three Michigan plants so it can ramp up production of its engines and pickups.