A new all party parliamentary group for the freelance sector has been launched at the Houses of Parliament.
The group, chaired by Brian Binley MP for Northampton South, with PCG providing administrative assistance, will seek to highlight the contribution which freelancers make to the UK economy and promote the freelance way of working.
Multi-sector recruiter Now Recruitment has hired Tracey Androlia as development director.
Androlia, who will lead all aspects of staff training in the firm, runs her own recruitment training company, Purple Clarity, and has worked with Now Recruitment on a consultancy basis since September last year.
Healthcare Locums (HCL) has announced that it is in talks with Healthcare Australia Holdings which “may or may not” lead to a significant acquisition being made by the firm, according to a statement from the healthcare staffing specialist.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has created 109 modern apprenticeship placements in partnership with Scotland’s skills body Skills Development Scotland.
Located at the group’s Scottish properties, the new trainees gain recognised vocational qualifications in professional cookery, general hospitality, food and drink service, and hospitality management.
Recruiters considering international expansion should first weigh up whether their offering is sufficiently unique and strong to compete effectively with large players already operating in the target market.
Ex-military recruitment consultancy ForceSelect has provided some Christmas cheer for members of 2 Para during a fact-finding mission in Afghanistan.
Alberta COPS (Career Opportunities in Police Services), a project that represents all 12 police agencies throughout the Canadian province, is using video gaming to attract new recruits.
RPO provider Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS), has appointed Tony Hall as global head of talent management.
Baby brand Mama & Papas is aiming to be more “social media friendly” with the launch of its new career site, according to HR director Karl Brown.
The site, launched last month, reflects the firm’s ‘Love Life’ marketing campaign and features an improved tracking system so candidates receive regular updates from Mamas & Papas.
Resource Group is to support Newquay Cornwall Airport with the training of maintenance engineers through an Advanced Apprenticeship to be launched in May.