Retail | Recruiter

Amazon looks to create 1,000 new hi-tech jobs in the UK

Amazon is to create 1,000 new ‘Silicon Valley’ type jobs across the UK.

Technology, In-house recruitment 19 October 2018

Hungry Horse seeks pub-licist to check out the local boozer

If you like nothing better than having a few drinks down the pub, then we have the perfect job for you.

Temporary workforce 17 October 2018

Amazon abandons AI recruiting tool as it discriminated against women

Amazon has abandoned a trial project using an AI recruiting tool because it showed bias against women.

Technology, In-house recruitment 11 October 2018

FSA ends recruitment freeze with campaign for new executives

The Food Standards Agency has launched a recruitment drive for 36 executives.

In-house recruitment 10 October 2018

Ryding joins PepsiCo to add more fizz to its talent

James Ryding has left airline easyJet to join food and drinks giant PepsiCo as talent acquisition senior director.

In-house recruitment 9 October 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 8-12 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Berry Recruitment, Bluestones Staffing, Odgers Berndtson, Search Consultancy, Shred-it, Three78.com

Supplier, Your recruitment business 8 October 2018

Decline in candidates as recruiters report continued problems finding staff

The UK is experiencing a steep drop in candidate availability, according to the latest ‘Report on Jobs’ from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Your recruitment business 5 October 2018

Travelodge expansion creates 300 jobs

Travelodge is to create around 300 new jobs as it embarks on an expansion programme.

Temporary workforce, In-house recruitment 4 October 2018

Debenhams looks for 300+ new recruits in Wales

Wales’ retail sector will be boosted with the news of more than 300 seasonal jobs.

Temporary workforce 3 October 2018

Aldi opens new stores and looks to recruit 5,000

The UK’s retail sector is being boosted to the tune of 5,000 new jobs.

In-house recruitment 1 October 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 1-5 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Advisable.com, Elements Talent Solutions, Hanover Search Group, Impellam Group, Morson International, Talent ID

Technology 1 October 2018

FINANCIALS: Impellam update predicts drop in earnings

Impellam expects earnings for the 2018 financial year to be lower than last year.

Companies, Financials 27 September 2018

Online shopping site creates 200 jobs in Galway

US online shopping website Wayfair is to create 200 new jobs in Ireland.

In-house recruitment 27 September 2018

Record label bans candidates from saying where they went to school

A Manchester start-up digital record label has banned candidates from mentioning where they went to school or university in their job applications in a bid to increase social diversity in the music industry.

In-house recruitment 24 September 2018

HMRC prioritises recruitment sector in NMW crackdown

Recruitment has been one of the sectors prioritised by HM Revenue & Customs in a crackdown to enforce National Minimum Wage (NMW) rules.

Temporary workforce, Legislation/Regulation 24 September 2018

Legoland Discovery Centre finds its master builder

The search for Lego’s master model builder is over.

In-house recruitment 24 September 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 24-28 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: AMS, Claremont Consulting, Frazer John Recruitment, Green Park, Impellam, Norrie Johnston Recruitment, Resource Solutions, SmartRecruiters, Source Technology, Trustees Unlimited

Companies, Supplier 24 September 2018

FINANCIALS: Kellan Group considers delisting from AIM

Multi-sector recruiter Kellan Group is considering delisting the trading of its shares from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) stock exchange.

Financials, Temporary workforce 18 September 2018

Lidl’s Leeds site to create 500 jobs

Retailer Lidl has announced plans to create 500 jobs at a new warehouse near Leeds.

In-house recruitment 18 September 2018

Bombay Sapphire finds a new recruit for its role of global ambassador

We have to break it to you that gin brand Bombay Sapphire’s search for a global ambassador is over.

Temporary workforce 18 September 2018

Travelodge recruits for more than 1,000 roles

Travelodge is recruiting for more than 1,000 jobs in the lead up to Christmas.

Temporary workforce, In-house recruitment 13 September 2018

JOB TODAY hiring app gets funding to help reach UK jobseekers

JOB TODAY has secured $16m (£12.2m) in additional funding, which the company says will help it expand operations across the UK.

Technology 12 September 2018

Has the time come for a four-day working week?

The introduction of a four-day working week could have unintended adverse implications for recruiters, employers and workers alike, lawyers have warned.

Your recruitment business, Workplace 11 September 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 10-14 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: AMS, Astute Technical Recruitment, Eames Consulting Group, Health eCareers, Next Ventures, Osborne Clarke, OutRight Action International, Retail Executives, TeamJobs

In-house recruitment, Diversity/Inclusion 10 September 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Boston College, E1EW, GetaGraduateJob.com, GLAA, Graduate Fasttrack, PGC, Recruit Venture Group

Technology 10 September 2018