Temporary workforce

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

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

Calculate agency workers’ holiday correctly, recruiters are warned

Recruiters have been urged to ensure they calculate agency workers’ holiday pay properly.

22 July 2019

Recruiters claim clients unaware of off-payroll rules in private sector

Less than half of recruiters think their clients are aware that off-payroll rules are set to be extended into the private sector from next April.

22 July 2019

Recruiters need to be aware of sick pay proposals or risk fines

Recruiters have been warned to be alive to government proposals that could see millions of workers receive statutory sick pay (SSP) for the first time or risk being fined.

HR 17 July 2019

Netflix seeks extras for new drama series in Scotland

Do you fancy yourself as somewhat of a thespian and have a few days to spare?

Creative/Digital/Media, Hospitality/Leisure 16 July 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 15-19 JULY 2019

This week’s launches include: Eight Legal, Frank Recruitment Group, Grant Thornton UK, Hogan Assessments

Legal, IT/Telecoms 15 July 2019

Insight: Skill-short contractor hotspots that can connect the world

With increasing skills shortages in a number of regions across the globe, where should agencies be looking to place international contractors?

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 July 2019

Countdown to IR35 legislation in the private sector begins

The countdown to the extension of controversial rules extending off-payroll rules into the private sector has begun in earnest following government’s publication of draft legislation yesterday.

12 July 2019

Syft rewards workers with cash bonus

Syft is rewarding its workers with a one-off cash bonus following the flexible staffing platform’s recent acquisition by global job search engine Indeed.

11 July 2019

Reputation as great place to work enhanced with award wins

Winning two of Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards really strengthened the company’s reputation as a great place to work, according to Jabrien Bains, head of talent acquisition, UK, at Morgan McKinley.

Banking/Financial services 11 July 2019

Off-payroll tax protesters take campaign to Westminster

Recruiter met members of the Stop The Off-Payroll Tax campaign at a protest rally in London yesterday.

10 July 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 8-12 JULY 2019

This week’s launches include: Applied, Fircroft Group, Harnham, Holiday Staff, Understanding Recruitment, Wren Kitchens

Retail, Oil & gas/Energy 10 July 2019

Midlands agency helps bring down modern slavery gang

A recruitment agency co-operated with authorities to bring a major modern slavery network to justice.

8 July 2019

Guide millionaire music lover at festivals and get paid £5k a time!

Would you like to spend your weekends away from your day job in recruitment at some of the country’s top festivals?

Hospitality/Leisure 8 July 2019

Recruiters, beware of third-party sexual harassment claims

Recruiters will need to review policies on how they tackle third-party sexual harassment should new proposals outlined by government earlier this week come into force.

5 July 2019

Willy Wonka, eat your heart out! Apply for the Golden Ticket to be a chocolate taster

Mars Wrigley, the makers of Maltesers, Snickers and Mars bars, is recruiting eight taste testers.

Retail, Industrial/Manufacturing 5 July 2019

Don’t bury your head in the sand over IR35, recruiters warned

Despite nearly half of recruitment agency bosses being unclear of the new IR35 private sector rules, Recruiter spoke to some who are ahead of the game.

3 July 2019
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