Most UK recruiters would welcome licensing of the industry, according to Ann Swain, chief executive at APSCo.
Swain’s comments follow reports that the Dutch government plans to introduce a compulsory licensing scheme for temporary recruitment companies.
Directors Noël Harwerth, John Rowley and Valerie Scoular have all stepped down at international recruiter Impellam Group.
The trio had all been directors of Impellam following its formation in May 2008 as a result of its merger with Carlisle Group and acquisition of the Corporate Services Group.
Financial staffing specialist BRUIN Financial has appointed Robert Gordon as a researcher on its senior finance desk.
Meanwhile, Jessica Pragnell, Rosa Junkovic and Sam Phillips have also all joined as researchers across investment banking and asset/wealth management.
European online recruitment continued to grow in February, according to the latest Monster Employment Index Europe.
The index posted a 24% increase in annual growth in February.
High performing sectors include industrial production related sectors, engineering, research & development, and production, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.
Welfare-to-work provider Ingeus has successfully placed 21 local unemployed people with Gordon Ramsay Holdings since July.
Ingeus has been working with Gordon Ramsay Holdings to help with their recruitment and support local unemployed people into work.
Medical staffing specialist Urban Recruitment Group has appointed David Laflin as head of business development.
Laflin will focus on brand promotion and increasing business through service level agreement contracts.
Seven in 10 healthcare contractors expect to see their incomes rise this year, up from 65% last year, according to research from contractor services provider giant group.
Private healthcare provider Simplyhealth has chosen Online Resourcing to help source its customer service team online.
Simplyhealth provides healthcare solutions for individuals, families and businesses, including cash plans, dental, osteopathy and chiropractic health plans and private health insurance.
A director at specialist automotive recruiter REP Consultants has criticised the chancellor’s plans to expand apprentices.
In yesterday’s Budget, George Osborne announced funding for another 40,000 apprentices for young unemployed people.
John Melbourne has stepped down as group chief financial officer at multi-sector recruiter Kellan Group.
Melbourne also steps down from the board and will leave the business to pursue other opportunities from the end of April.
Meanwhile, Rakesh Kirpalani has been appointed as financial director of all operating subsidiaries of the Group.