I agree with Peter in some respects. The more sophisticated, pure-play RPO providers can use their process, technology and off-shore capabilities to drive real, measurable efficiencies.

A discrimination law expert advised a London audience earlier this month that whether ’positive action’ will be allowed as a tie-break when considering the hire or promotion of two equally qualified candidates will be “one to watch” over the coming months.

Multi-sector recruiter HR GO Recruitment has announced the opening of its second, third and fourth branches of the five planned for this year, as well as the launch of a new recruitment division – HR GO Healthcare.

Recruitment portal www.psrecruit.org.uk has launched.

The new site provides information about linked recruitment portals, which are being funded by the department for Communities and Local Government and managed by the North East Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (NEIEP) in partnership with regional local authority employers’ organisations throughout England.