Morrisons HR director Grainger in board move

Morrisons has appointed current HR director for retail & convenience Clare Grainger as retail director.

Executive search firms accredited in latest Women on Boards report

Executive search firms have achieved accreditation under an enhanced voluntary Code of Conduct recognising search firms that have helped UK company boards improve gender balance.

Australia looks to recruit more women for armed forces

A A$1.8m (£955k) national campaign to recruit more women for the Australian Defence Force was launched in the country’s Northern Territories capital Darwin yesterday [24 March, Australian time].

Sector Analysis HR

Word from the experts in the field is that the more traditional career routes for hr roles are fast becoming a thing of the past.

Norman Broadbent streamlines its board as Lakefield retires

Bruce Lakefield, non-executive director at executive recruiter Norman Broadbent, has retired, effective today [17 March].

Public sector recruiters in the dark about radicalisation proposals

While the government is reportedly going to require Jobcentre Plus officials to identify vulnerable clients who may be susceptible to radicalisation, it remains unclear whether such requirements will be extended to public sector recruiters and resourcing departments.

FINANCIALS: PageGroup profits up but hampered by exchange rates

Despite improving market conditions, global specialist recruiter PageGroup’s profit for 2014 was hampered by currency exchange rates, chief executive Steve Ingham told Recruiter this morning [11 March].