Germany’s labour laws could hit temp recruiters

Proposed draft legislation in Germany that aims to regulate the apparent misuse of contract staff could mean recruiters placing temporary workers in the country will have to rethink their business models.

Trade bodies slam NHS rush with shiftwork cap compliance

Recruitment industry trade bodies have slammed government for not allowing NHS trusts enough time to change contracts to comply with a cap on the amount recruiters can charge per shift for NHS agency workers.

Think tank urges Whitehall to spend more on recruiting permanent staff

Central government should cut its use of consultants and agency workers, but spend more on recruitment rather than staff training, according to a report from The Policy Exchange.

Norrie Johnston Recruitment takes on Harris

Global executive search and interim management specialist Norrie Johnston Recruitment has appointed Marc Harris as recruitment director.

Diversity Recruitment Institute for Value and Excellence appoints chair

Baroness Jan Royall, the former leader of the House of Lords, has been appointed chair and strategic adviser to the Diversity Recruitment Institute for Value and Excellence (DRIVE).

The Staffing Group launches EP Professional

Recruitment firm The Staffing Group has launched a new subsidiary to join the existing arms of the business Extra Personnel and Single Resource.

US Healthcare Strategies named Novation Awarded Supplier

US-based Integrated Healthcare Strategies, whose services include staffing, has been named a Novation Awarded Supplier for interim management services.