Michael Rich (pictured), an executive director at Chesterfield Borough Council in Derbyshire, has been appointed as the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority’s new chief executive. He takes up his new role in January, the GLAA has announced.

Recruiters who plan to enjoy the holiday season with colleagues at a party or two should take a tip from a recent court case that suggests the party isn’t necessarily over even when off-site or out of the formal work environment.

Much of a retail business’ ability to remain competitive and relevant to a market depends upon the readiness of its supply chain to react and adapt swiftly to change. Smart technology and flexible processes may go some way to facilitate this, but organisational agility is heavily reliant upon people and their attitudes, skills and enthusiasm for change...

The Brexit impasse, which is showing no signs of being resolved, has led recruitment agency leaders to warn of the dangers of continuing uncertainty and to highlight the need for a speedy decision on the UK’s future relationship with the EU.