Temporary workforce

Minister tells recruiters about ‘road map’ for Employment Rights Bill at RECLive25

The government plans to issue a ‘road map’ for implementing the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), currently working its way through the House of Lords.

12 June 2025

Recruitment industry voices say little detail on workforce from the Chancellor

Recruitment industry observers have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s failure to move the UK ahead in specific commitments to workforce issues.

Social care, Transport & logistics 12 June 2025

Trusted partners will matter more in future, says Carberry at RECLive25

Convincing clients and government that the recruitment industry delivers the value of specialism and specialists is key to making “trusted talent advice and fulfilment more essential”.

10 June 2025

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Public sector, Social care 3 June 2025

UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media 19 May 2025

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

Retail, Transport & logistics 19 May 2025

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

14 May 2025

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

Public sector, Social care 13 May 2025

Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

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

Public sector, Creative/Digital/Media 1 May 2025

Hospitality recruiters prompted that temps should get tips

Hospitality recruiters are reminded that temporary agency staff must be included in the sharing of tips among all workers under the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act.

IT/Telecoms, HR 20 November 2024

Director of tax avoidance scheme firm Peak PAYE disqualified until 2034

A director who promoted a tax avoidance scheme that deprived HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) of more than £2.5m in unpaid tax has been disqualified, the Insolvency Service has revealed.

HR 4 November 2024

REC calls for chancellor to give recruitment an economic shot in the arm

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation has called on the government to boost hiring with “a shot of economic confidence” when the Budget is announced next week.

Public sector, Transport & logistics 24 October 2024

APSCo urges Chancellor to acknowledge recruitment sector in budget

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource have made their recommendations leading up to the Budget next week.

HR, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 24 October 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 21-25 OCTOBER 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: JA, Jarvis

IT/Telecoms, HR 24 October 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 21-25 OCTOBER 2024

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, DiSRUPT Recruitment Agency, Includability, The Big Issue

Charity & not-for-profit 22 October 2024

Recruitment industry reacts to Employment Rights Bill reforms

‘Wait and see’ has been the resounding reaction to the government’s newly launched Employment Rights Bill, with most reforms not expected to come into force until 2026.

Legal, HR 11 October 2024

Government to create Fair Work Agency in new Employment Rights Bill

The government plans to create a new ‘single authority’ agency to enforce workers’ rights.

10 October 2024

Gi Group reopens Milton Keynes branch

HR and recruitment specialist Gi Group is expanding its network in the South with the reopening of its Milton Keynes office this month.

Retail, Transport & logistics 2 October 2024

Stafforce appoints Richards to drive expansion in the South

Stafforce, part of the Nicholas Associates Group (NAG), has announced the appointment of Sara Richards (left) as brand director.

Transport & logistics, Executive search 1 October 2024

Chancellor Reeves appoints MP Murray to chair of HMRC

For the first time, a government minister has been appointed chair of HM Revenue & Customs’ board.

HR, Accounting/Finance 26 September 2024

UK recruitment bodies sign joint letter to protect temp agency work

The UK’s four leading recruitment bodies have come together to urge the government to protect the UK’s temporary agency work and professional contracting sector amid potential legislative and regulatory changes.

12 September 2024
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REC wants the voice of flexible workers to be heard

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has launched a campaign to highlight flexible work in the UK.

10 September 2024

Rise in side hustles in UK leave many firms unprepared

The rate of second jobbers in the UK is growing, but not all employers are geared up to cope, according to new research.

HR 3 September 2024

REC launches campaign to champion flexible working in the UK

A new campaign launched today [3 September 2024] by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is intended to champion and protect flexible contracts in the UK.

3 September 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 AUGUST 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Connect Appointments, Greenbean

Retail, Oil & gas/Energy 20 August 2024
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