‘Active recruiting’ irked Jobs at Apple

The late Apple founder Steve Jobs threatened to sue phone handset maker Palm following his complaint that the firm was “actively recruiting” his staff.

Tech ‘squeezes’ brokers

The role of broker for HR/recruitment service providers may have been “squeezed” as technology “hands power” to candidates and client — but direct employers still need external support for such expertise as resourcing innovation, according to Julie Towers, managing director of HR services firm Penna’s recruitment solutions.

Greek S&S Consulting joins Career Star Group

Career transition and outplacement organisation Career Star Group has welcomed S&S Consulting to the group, representing it in Cyprus and Greece.

Dutch outplacement company Talent4Success joins Career Star Group

Career Star Group, an international alliance of outplacement providers, has welcomed Dutch firm Talent4Success to the group.

Senior promotions across Randstad businesses

Recruitment group Randstad has promoted four operations directors to managing director-level roles in its UK businesses.

Product launch: Wave Human Resources launches Recruitment HR

HR consultancy Wave Human Resources has launched a Recruitment HR brand, a specialist operation offering HR and business consultancy services to SME recruitment firms.

Caroline Waters to leave BT

BT director of people and policy Caroline Waters is to leave the telecoms giant in January after 34 years with the company.