Michael Page appoints two directors

Multi-sector recruiter Michael Page has appointed two new operating directors.

New division for Better Placed Recruitment

Better Placed Recruitment, which has offices in Leeds, Manchester and London, has created a new engineering and manufacturing division.

Three HR appointments at the Co-op

The Co-operative Group, which covers sectors including supermarkets, travel, banking, insurance and more, has hired three HR professionals.

FINANCIALS: Chinese firm 51Jobs posts positive results

HR solutions provider 51Jobs’ revenue increased 13% year on year in the second quarter, reaching RMB457.5m (£44.3m) and exceeding the company’s guidance range.

Ridgeons builds team with Corbyn as HR director

The UK’s healthcare sector faces a greater staffing crisis if anti-immigration rhetoric puts off EU healthcare professionals, who are desperately needed to offset shortfalls in global candidates, claimed a leading healthcare recruiter.

Eton Bridge Partners makes two hires

Eton Bridge Partners, the interim management and executive search recruitment specialists, have strengthened its executive recruitment team with new hires Jonathan Stringer and Amelia Jeffery.

HR vacancies growth up significantly, says Oakleaf index

New job mandates across all new HR vacancies have increased significantly year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, according to The Oakleaf Partnership HR Job Index (HRJI).