Temporary workforce

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

HMRC to ‘revise’ IR35 CEST tool

The government has announced that its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool will be “revised” from today [30 April 2025].

IT/Telecoms, Accounting/Finance 30 April 2025

APSCo briefs House of Lords on more amendments to Employment Rights Bill

Trade body APSCo has warned Peers of urgent amendments needed to the Employment Rights Bill, which must be addressed before it reaches Royal Assent.

30 April 2025

Policy changes leave US frontline workers nervous about jobs

Global trade policy changes are leaving US frontline workers nervous, angry and stressed out about potential effects on their jobs.

HR 30 April 2025

NHS Trust plans to cut jobs and agency staff

The BBC reports today [30 April 2025] that the North-West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is planning job cuts, as well as cutting its expenditure on bank and agency staff.

Public sector, Commercial & office support 30 April 2025

Agency workers at UK’s well-known retailer told to stay at home

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ordered hundreds of agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home.

Retail, Transport & logistics 28 April 2025

FINANCIALS: Staffline results exceed market expectations

Recruitment group Staffline has announced a strong performance for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Retail, Public sector 8 April 2025

Zero-hours contracts must be ‘transparent and consistent’ says REC’s Shoesmith

Government must ensure that “transparency and consistency” exist around zero-hours contracts that workers can request.

Public sector, Social care 1 April 2025

Pertemps makes a splash recruiting for Northumbrian Water

UK-wide recruitment agency Pertemps has been awarded the managed service contract for Northumbrian Water.

Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 28 March 2025

Taking tech temps to a higher level

Autotech Recruit is first place on the grid when it comes to placing temporary technicians into the motor trade. Dean Gurden investigates

Transport & logistics, Engineering 17 October 2019

REC highlights dangers of NHS cheapest option despite press claims of overcharging

Despite press reports of recruitment agencies charging the NHS up to almost £4k for a single 24-hour shift, Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) CEO Neil Carberry has written to the secretary of state for health and social care Matt Hancock warning of the dangers of the NHS buying the cheapest option when procuring temporary staff.

Public sector, Healthcare/Medical 16 October 2019

FINANCIALS: Robert Walters blames lack of job movement in UK

Global recruiter Robert Walters claims its 11% decline in UK gross profits is not due to any underlying weakness in the UK economy.

8 October 2019

Perm placements down again but temp billings up slightly

Brexit uncertainty continued to hit hiring activity in September, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) KPMG Report on Jobs.

Retail, Public sector 8 October 2019

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 7-11 OCTOBER 2019

This week’s contracts and deals includes: Rullion, S&H Consulting, Sheffield Haworth, WBR M&E

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Sales 7 October 2019

Domino’s looks to recruit chief garlic bread taster – down under

Domino’s in Australia is seeking a garlic bread taster at its Brisbane headquarters.

Retail, Hospitality/Leisure 2 October 2019

Barclays refuses to hire contractors unless they go PAYE

Banking giant Barclays Bank has told its contractors it will no longer engage them unless they go into PAYE by the end of February 2020.

Banking/Financial services, Accounting/Finance 1 October 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 30 SEPTEMBER – 4 OCTOBER 2019

This week’s appointments include: Castle Employment, CNA International Executive Search, Culture Trip, Eames Consulting Group, GatenbySanderson, IES, Morgan Philips, Resource Solutions, Smart Recruit Online, Supertemps, Warren Partners

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 1 October 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 30 SEPTEMBER – 4 OCTOBER 2019

This week’s launches include: Access Group, Affinix, Hoxby, Not Actively Looking, Rebus Mentoring Programme, RhinoRecruitment, Senploy, SmashFly Technologies, Uber

Transport & logistics, Charity & not-for-profit 30 September 2019

Night owl tutors wanted to run sessions during unsociable hours

An online tutoring platform has launched a late-night tutoring service for ‘night owl’ students and is recruiting tutors to deliver the service.

Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 27 September 2019

Recruitment drive for ‘promo pooches’ at exhibitions

Is your dog seeking new job opportunities over and above guarding the house, chasing the postman and chewing on your slippers?

Marketing & Sales, Retail 25 September 2019

Maryland Cookies winner enjoys sweet taste of success

Maryland Cookies has revealed the identity of its new cookie taster following a successful recruitment drive.

Retail, Industrial/Manufacturing 24 September 2019

Waiting staff required au naturel for naturist wedding

A Berkshire couple is looking to hire waiting staff for their wedding and is willing to pay £30 an hour – however, there is a catch.

Hospitality/Leisure 20 September 2019

Payroll Special: Rising to the challenge

The clock is ticking on two pieces of relevant payroll legislation. Roisin Woolnough looks at how companies can prepare

19 September 2019

IR35 raises more questions as BBC presenters lose test case

Three BBC presenters have lost an IR35 case against HM Revenue & Customs.

Creative/Digital/Media 19 September 2019

Start-up of the Month: Walters People

Global recruitment consultancy Robert Walters Group has launched Walters People in the UK.

Accounting/Finance 19 September 2019
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