Temporary workforce

UK labour market shrugs off Brexit uncertainty but causes recruitment headache

Despite Brexit uncertainty, the latest labour market figures released today show the number of people in work continuing to rise.

11 December 2018

Indeed reveals the search terms most used by jobseekers

The news agenda as well as changes in technology and the structure of labour markets are reflected in an analysis by job site Indeed of search terms used by jobseekers in 2018.

Retail, Transport & logistics 10 December 2018

Fewer jobseekers as workers opt to stay put, finds Report on Jobs

High employment rates combined with a willingness among workers to stay put has resulted in fewer people looking for jobs.

Transport & logistics, Engineering 7 December 2018

Man United seeks scout to find footballing talent from the South

Are you a Manchester United-supporting recruiter seeking a sideline role? Then we may have the perfect role for you.

Hospitality/Leisure 7 December 2018

Fancy being a Crystal Maze Master? Your time has come!

If you’re a Crystal Maze devotee, do you fancy being the new Richard O’Brien – or Richard Ayoade, depending on your era?

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 27 November 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 26-30 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s launches include: Beamery, Carter Wellington, CJUK, Expert360, Head Medical, Penrhyn International

Retail, Transport & logistics 26 November 2018

JobsOutlook finds firms still confident despite long-term fears

While pessimism continues to reign among employers about long-term economic prospects for the UK economy, businesses are still seeking to grow headcount.

Marketing, Social care 21 November 2018

Sizzling job for Christmas dinner connoisseur in Manchester

If your favourite trimmings on the Christmas dinner menu are pigs in blankets, how would you like to get paid to eat them?

Hospitality/Leisure 19 November 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 19-23 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts & deals include: Sopra Steria Recruitment, Technically Compatible, Yolk Recruitment, Zenjob

Marketing & Sales, Recruitment Process Outsourcing 19 November 2018

Cat lovers won’t need any purr-suasion applying for this role

Do you love cats and would you be looking to get paid for taking care of them right miaow? Then we have the purrfect job for you.

Hospitality/Leisure 16 November 2018

Addison Lee ruling puts employee status to the fore again

The issue of employee status and what it means to be a worker has hit the headlines once again following an employment appeal tribunal ruling on the status of drivers working for private hire taxi company Addison Lee.

Transport & logistics 15 November 2018

Wanted: taster to choose the perfect mince pie for recruiter’s party

A Liverpool-based recruitment agency is recruiting for mince pie taster to choose the perfect mince pies for this year’s Christmas party.

15 November 2018

FINANCIALS: Staffing 360 Solutions reveals 40% revenue growth

International recruiter Staffing 360 Solutions has seen revenue grow 41.7% year-on-year, according to Q3 2018 results.

14 November 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 NOVEMBER 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: 10x Psychology, Airswift, Catapult, Front Talent, Morson Group, Oliver Sanderson Executive Search, OPERAM Managed Solutions, Tempo

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Marketing 12 November 2018

Boat jobs created in Hampshire thanks to boost in sales

More than 100 new boatbuilding jobs will be created following a Hampshire firm’s success at recent boat shows.

Retail, Sales 1 November 2018

The Works helps consultants to support troubled temps

The 2017 suicide of a contract worker working with The Works Recruitment in Leeds has led to a company initiative to train its consultants on identifying and supporting troubled temps.

23 October 2018

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 OCTOBER 2018

This week’s launches include: MERJE, RedWigWam

Accounting/Finance 23 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.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 17 October 2018

Employment and wages up again but progress is slowing

Wages are on the increase amid near record rates of employment, according to official figures.

16 October 2018

Report suggests private sector off-payroll battle is over

The battle to stop off-payroll rules being extended into the private sector appears to be lost, according to reports.

Public sector 12 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.

Social care, Transport & logistics 4 October 2018

Travelodge expansion creates 300 jobs

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

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 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.

Retail, Sales 3 October 2018

PM agrees to MAC’s global high-skilled workers proposals, not just EU workers

The Prime Minister has committed to acting on a Migration Advisory Committee recommendation that EU citizens will not benefit from preferential treatment over non-EU people once the UK ends EU free movement post-Brexit.

2 October 2018

Worker given suspended sentence after threatening agency staff

An agency worker, who had money deducted from his pay packet due to being overpaid in error, threatened to cut the limbs off staff at Newport recruitment agency, a court heard.

Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing 28 September 2018