HR

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

DEI, Diversity/Inclusion 13 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s appointments include: Evelyn Partners

Your business 12 June 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Firefish Software, Jobmatch Sweden, Liquid Friday

Supplier, Technology 12 June 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 JUNE 2025

This week’s new launches include: Lattice, makethehire.com

Supplier, Your business 12 June 2025

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

BBC Studios appoints new director of HR

The BBC has appointed Jermaine Daw (pictured) as director of HR for BBC Studios, effective in June. 

Your business 28 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Kyloe Partners

Supplier, Technology 27 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, itris X, ManpowerGroup

Supplier, Your business 27 May 2025

Awards newcomers on track for More success

Best Newcomer Agency, retail specialist AdMore Recruitment, is already looking towards the future.

Stark Brooks lures back Smith

Mike Smith has rejoined Northern recruiter Stark Brooks – after a few months at a competitor firm – to spearhead expansion strategy for the Yorkshire region.

Servest serves up Howden to HRD role

Facilities management provider Servest Group has promoted CJ Howden to the role of group HR director.

HR head amidst three Heidrick leadership hires

International executive recruiter Heidrick & Struggles has taken on new senior vice president (SVP) for HR Karleen Mussman, a chief accounting officer and deputy general counsel.

Training firms Pure and Tiro pair up

Recruitment skills training firms Pure Recruitment Training and Tiro Training have embarked on a strategic partnership.

Parr Group secures Positive finance

Bolton-based human resource and recruitment company The Parr Group has secured an increased funding line from factoring and invoice discounting firm Positive Cashflow Finance.

Capita acquires learning and development firm Blue Sky

Outsourcing giant Capita has acquired learning and development firm Blue Sky.

Career development is big draw for public sector careers

Better career development is the primary reason why most jobseekers look more kindly upon the public sector as a potential employer, according to a survey from job site totaljobs.com.

Germany: Where it’s (sometimes) ok to lie in job interviews

Telling untruths is generally seen as a no-no during an interview for a job, but in Germany it is allowed - occasionally.

Waitrose’s ‘typical’ applicant rate hits national press

A “fairly typical” level of interest in jobs at a new Waitrose store has garnered significant media attention across the UK.

2B Interface launches recruitment agency franchise scheme

Professional and trades recruitment agency 2B Interface has launched a nationwide franchise scheme.

Sodexo gets new HRD for UKI

Service solutions provider Sodexo has made Angela Williams its new HR director (HRD) for UK and Ireland.

PROMOTION: Free half day learning & networking events in Bristol TOMORROW!

Are you on the list for tomorrow’s Smart Recruiting half day events in Bristol tomorrow?

Professional employment support firm Stipenda launches in Boston

Stipenda, a new company that will support professional employer organisations (PEOs) providing outsourced employment solutions for growing firms, has launched in Boston for the US market.

USG People pushes Professionals after Randstad deal

Staffing firm USG People is rolling out new professional recruitment brands and rebranding existing offerings, having sold its general staffing assets to recruitment group Randstad earlier this month.

Organisational issues cause most job changes, finds NPA

Professionals moving jobs last year were most likely to cite ‘organisational’ reasons for their switch, above job-specific motivators or personal issues.
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