Transport & logistics

Recruitment employee set to receive £1m after MD’s punch leaves him brain damaged

A sales manager at a Northampton-based recruitment agency is set to receive £1m after he was punched in the face by his boss, leaving him seriously brain damaged.

Legislation/Regulation 12 October 2018

Treatment site offers 800 jobs in West Yorkshire pipeline

West Yorkshire could benefit from the creation of 800 new jobs in the region.

In-house recruitment 9 October 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 8-12 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s appointments include: Adecco, BWD, Capita, Eames Consulting Group, Euro London Appointments, Monster, Next Ventures, Oyster Partnership, Simply Jobs Boards, Staffline, TeamJobs, Westray Recruitment

Supplier, Your recruitment business 8 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

REC takes to the floor at Tory Party conference

The REC has been reporting back from all the major party conferences. Finally, we have the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

Temporary workforce, Legislation/Regulation 4 October 2018

Staffline acquires Passionate About People

Staffline has hit the acquisition trail once again with the purchase of Passionate About People.

Companies 1 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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 1-5 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Berry Recruitment, Bond Williams Professional Recruitment, Essential Recruitment, Franklin Fitch, Frazer John Recruitment, Global Accounting Network, Harness, Phaidon International, Roc Search, Talent LifeCycle, Templeton & Partners, ThriveMap, Trapeze HR

Supplier, Technology 1 October 2018

REC reports back from the Labour Party Conference

The REC is reporting back from all the major party conferences, and next up is the Labour Party in Brighton.

Temporary workforce 27 September 2018

AA roadshow events engaged with the public and attracted talent

The AA’s recent employer branding efforts to attract talent has proved a “massive” success.

Companies 25 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

Migration recommendations offer ‘mixed’ bag for recruiters

The latest Brexit migration recommendations represent a “mixed” bag for recruiters – making it easier to place skilled candidates but also resulting in rising costs for their clients.

Legislation/Regulation 19 September 2018

Employer confidence in UK economy shows further decline

Employer confidence in the UK economy has declined further in the past month, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s latest JobsOutlook report.

Temporary workforce, In-house recruitment 19 September 2018

Letters/Web chat: October 2018

Readers' responses to stories on recruiter.co.uk.

19 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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 10-14 SEPTEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Amrop, Apex Recruitment, BBR Services, Green Park, Matrix Interim, Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council, Phaidon International, Rare Recruitment, Solace in Business, Star Placement, WhiteHat

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

Staffline helps M&S recruit seasonal workers for distribution centre

Marks & Spencer is recruiting for an additional 1,000 seasonal workers at its distribution centre in Castle Donington, North Leicestershire.

Your recruitment business, Temporary workforce 7 September 2018

Government plans for fruit and veg workers slammed

A government initiative to enable fruit and vegetable growers to recruit non-EU migrants as seasonal workers post-Brexit has been slammed as “too little, too late”.

Temporary workforce, Legislation/Regulation 6 September 2018

Gattaca steps back from a number of international markets

Gattaca is to withdraw from the contract telecoms infrastructure markets in Africa, Asia and Latin America, as well as its operations in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and Qatar, following a major review of its international operations.

Companies, Technology 4 September 2018

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch recruitment drive for UK and Europe

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are looking to recruit 3,000 new staff across the UK and Europe.

In-house recruitment 4 September 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 28-31 AUGUST 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: Affinity Workforce, Brightwork, CER, EMR Search & Selection, Friisberg & Partners, ManpowerGroup UK, Monarch Education, Talmundo

Talent management 28 August 2018

Brexit concerns hit confidence, says JobsOutlook

Employers’ confidence in the UK economy has turned negative for the first time since April, according to the latest report JobsOutlook from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Temporary workforce, In-house recruitment 22 August 2018