Temporary workforce

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

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.

Public sector, Oil & gas/Energy 27 September 2018

UK government leads countries to tackle modern slavery in the supply chain

The US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the UK have developed a set of principles for nations to adopt in a bid to tackle modern slavery in global supply chains.

26 September 2018

Contractor wins case against HMRC for unpaid holiday

A contractor has won a case brought against HM Revenue & Customs in a claim for more than £4k in unpaid holiday pay.

Public sector, HR 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.

Retail, Social care 24 September 2018

Recruitment industry’s Burgess looks to leap into the limelight on X Factor

If recruitment’s new great hope on the X Factor applies the same work ethic to her singing career as she has done at her recruitment agency day job, then she’s destined for success.

21 September 2018

Leicester races ahead with jobs for new go-karting track

A new indoor go-karting track is to open in Leicester in November, creating 30 new jobs.

Commercial & office support, Hospitality/Leisure 21 September 2018

The REC reports back from the Lib Dem conference

The REC will be on the ground at all the major party conferences, but first up is the Liberal Democrats in Brighton.

Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 20 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.

Social care, Transport & logistics 19 September 2018

A great gig for employers and workers

An audience at a breakfast briefing in London heard differing views on the necessity for gig workers in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality/Leisure 19 September 2018

Payroll: Tax catch-up

An HM Revenue & Customs crackdown on tax avoidance is sending shockwaves through the contractor supply chain, as Colin Cottell reports.

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.

Retail, Transport & logistics 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.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 18 September 2018

The X Factor uncovers yet another recruitment talent

Stand aside Honey G and Olly Murs – there is a new recruiter blowing away the judges on TV singing competition The X Factor.

Hospitality/Leisure 17 September 2018

More cost for agencies if McDonnell’s proposals brought in

Commitments for additional protections for workers promised by shadow chancellor John McDonnell (pictured) earlier this week result in recruiters facing cases being brought by agency workers for unfair dismissal.

13 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.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 13 September 2018

Christmas is coming, time to recruit Santa again!

The big day may still be more than three months away but a public park in Liverpool is recruiting a Santa for its grotto for Christmas 2018.

Hospitality/Leisure 13 September 2018

Recruiters oppose Labour’s John McDonnell’s umbrella ban

Recruiters have voiced their opposition to a call made by the shadow chancellor for umbrella firms to be banned.

12 September 2018