Public sector

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

Your business, Your recruitment business 8 May 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Heidrick & Struggles, Matrix, ProdigyPB, Project Brains

Supplier, Technology 6 May 2025

Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

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

Temporary workforce, Your business 1 May 2025

NHS Trust plans to cut jobs and agency staff

The BBC reports today [30 April 2025] that the North-West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is planning job cuts, as well as cutting its expenditure on bank and agency staff.

Temporary workforce, Your business 30 April 2025

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

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

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

Supplier, Your business 14 April 2025

Californian master plan calls for new statewide collaborative to align education, training and hiring needs

In the US, the state of California is proposing to launch digital career passports for the labour market.

Your business, Your recruitment business 14 April 2025

Recruiter Searchability transitions to employee-owned

Tech recruitment firm Searchability has announced its transition to employee ownership via an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).

Your recruitment business 8 April 2025

FINANCIALS: Staffline results exceed market expectations

Recruitment group Staffline has announced a strong performance for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Financials, Your recruitment business 8 April 2025

Overseas nurses language tests branded too tough

Overseas nurses language tests branded too tough
16 February 2016

EU nurse registration worsens shortages

EU nurse registration worsens shortages
16 February 2016

Police forces recruit in to tackle DBS failures

Police forces that are failing to meet Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check targets are recruiting and training staff to help tackle the problem.
In-house recruitment, Legislation/Regulation 16 February 2016

ILO calls on UK government to review Trade Union Bill

The International Labour Organization (ILO), part of the United Nations, has called on the UK government to review parts of the Trade Union Bill, including proposed agency worker ‘strike breaker’ legislation.
Legislation/Regulation 16 February 2016

Penna launches Working Futures

Global people management firm Penna has launched Working Futures, a new careers service to specifically assist central and local government workers.
Legislation/Regulation 15 February 2016

Wandsworth first borough to use London Ambitions

London Ambitions, a careers and employment support service for young people, has been launched in the borough of Wandsworth.
Emerging talent, Legislation/Regulation 15 February 2016

GatenbySanderson hires Handa as CFO

Public sector recruiter GatenbySanderson has appointed Ajay Handa as chief financial officer.
Your recruitment business 12 February 2016

Cherryred Recruitment appoints Dearbug

Hospitality staffing specialist Cherryred Recruitment has appointed Nick Dearbug as resourcer.
Your recruitment business 12 February 2016

Birmingham City Council hires Hewins as HR director

Birmingham City Council has appointed Dawn Hewins as HR director.
Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 12 February 2016

Better Healthcare Services promotes Farr and Sekyere

Healthcare recruiter Better Healthcare Services has promoted Kevin Farr and Bonsu Sekyere as directors.
Your recruitment business 12 February 2016

Shortage leads to schools recruiting non-specialised subject teachers

In a desperate effort to fill roles, schools are recruiting growing numbers of teachers for positions they are not expert in, a report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has found.
In-house recruitment, Emerging talent 10 February 2016

MBN Solutions hosts joint data event in Scotland

Data science recruiter MBN Solutions has partnered with innovation centre The Data Lab and youth entrepreneurship organisation WeAreTheFuture to raise awareness of Scotland's potential to become a global leader in everything data-related.
Emerging talent 10 February 2016

Civil Service ‘bans the box’ to defer criminal declarations

Criminals will no longer have to declare their convictions when applying for jobs with the Civil Service.
Legislation/Regulation 9 February 2016

Scottish campaign to lure doctors across the border focuses on ‘exciting’ opportunities

A Scottish government campaign aimed at recruiting junior doctors from across the UK could prove successful if it can effectively demonstrate a decent work/life balance for new starters, agencies say.
In-house recruitment 9 February 2016

Education specialist Synarbor acquires Just Teachers

UK education recruiter Synarbor Group, which in November 2015 received an undisclosed investment from private equity investor Sovereign Capital, has acquired a controlling stake in North Yorkshire-based Just Teachers.
4 February 2016

Employer engagement could help pupils choose better career path

Engaging with school pupils from families without a tradition of entering higher education when they are assessing GCSE options would improve their chances of going to university and entering a meaningful career.
In-house recruitment, Emerging talent 3 February 2016
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