IT/Telecoms

Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

Digital education recruitment platform Humly has finalised the purchase of London-based supply agency Future Education.

HMRC to ‘revise’ IR35 CEST tool

The government has announced that its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool will be “revised” from today [30 April 2025].

Eurobase People appoints new sales director to push growth

IT/tech recruiter Eurobase People has appointed Steven Oakley (pictured) as sales director.

Agency workers at UK’s well-known retailer told to stay at home

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ordered hundreds of agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting, Faststream Recruitment Group, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Oyster, Starfish Search, Sellick Partnership

Supplier, Your business 28 April 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: 55/Redefined, AMS, In2Dialog

DEI, Diversity/Inclusion 28 April 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Jobmatch Sweden, Matchtech, Meet Life Sciences, Right Management, Synergy

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eventus Recruitment Group, Matrix, SPG Resourcing

Supplier, Your business 14 April 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Greene King, Insights, Workday

Supplier, Your business 14 April 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 24-28 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: BearTech, Graduate Career Solutions, inploi, PureGym, SnappCV

Op ASCEND expands career help for armed forces veterans

The government is to expand UK-wide career support for the armed forces community, ensuring support for all veterans, regardless of when they left service.

$6m-valued AI start-up Alfa AI plans to revolutionise recruitment

An AI recruitment start-up has secured more than $625,000 (£494,500) to place the company at a valuation of $6m.

Financials, Your business 24 February 2025

The Apprentice Round-up: Team Ascendency takes a pizza the action

Is the recruitment industry’s representative in the BBC’s The Apprentice still in with a fighting chance?

Your recruitment business 24 February 2025

Why TikTok could be key when it comes to recruitment

With over 1bn monthly users across the world, TikTok has become an internet sensation and remains one of the fastest-growing social media platforms out there.

Horton International expands in Europe with Portugal office

Global executive search and talent management firm Horton International has launched an office in Portugal, strengthening its presence in Southern Europe.

Your recruitment business 20 February 2025

Eames Group strikes Golds with executive role

Eames Consulting has announced the appointment of Elliot Golds as executive director.

Your recruitment business 19 February 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Madison Berkeley, Marks Sattin, SPG Resourcing, The IN Group

Your recruitment business 19 February 2025

Does Our Melica march on to another week?

How has the recruitment industry’s hopeful candidate fared in the latest task of the BBC’s The Apprentice process?

Your recruitment business 18 February 2025

Shorter and more flexible apprenticeships help government boost growth

Giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements will enable up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year, says the government.

West Midlands mayor appoints team of experts to deliver Jobs for Everyone

Richard Parker, mayor of the West Midlands, has appointed 12 experts to help him tackle unemployment and deliver his ‘Jobs for Everyone’ priority.

Our Melica proves she can ‘have it all’ on The Apprentice

Last week, the recruitment industry’s representative on the BBC’s The Apprentice took part in another challenge to win Lord Sugar’s £250k backing.

Your recruitment business 11 February 2025

Energize Group appoints Rees as non-executive director

Energize Group, a leading provider of SAP and cloud technology talent solutions, has appointed Dave Rees as non-executive director to its board.

NATS extends contract with Gattaca Solutions

Gattaca Solutions has signed a multi-year contract with UK air traffic control services provider NATS as its sole temporary workforce solutions partner.

DEI, Your business 7 February 2025

Serco awarded MoD’s UK Armed Forces Recruitment Service programme

Serco, the international provider of critical government services, has been awarded a landmark UK contract by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Supplier, Your business 7 February 2025

Workwell expands in North America with acquisition of Eastridge Workforce Management

Global human capital management (HCM) and employer of record (EOR) services provider Workwell Group has acquired Eastridge Workforce Management (EWM).

Supplier, Your business 7 February 2025
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