Temporary workforce

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

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

REC calls proposed NI agency social workers ban 'badly thought out'

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is calling for urgent clarity on a proposed ‘ban’ on agency social workers in Northern Ireland, a plan the trade body called “badly thought out”.

Public sector, Social care 1 June 2023

Acquisition helps Nicholas Associates expand in construction sector

‘Apprentice to boardroom’ talent solutions provider Nicholas Associates Group (NAG) has acquired a number of key construction labour contracts and launched a new brand.

Engineering, Construction & property 1 June 2023

GLAA signs landmark agreements with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan to further protect workers

The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) has signed agreements with the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen the protections for workers arriving in the UK.

Agriculture 30 May 2023

APSCo highlights new three-point plan for urgent employment reform

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has outlined a new three-point plan to create the “right” regulatory environment in the UK.

30 May 2023

Amazon launches school holiday flexible contracts for full-time staff

Amazon has launched a new contract that offers parents, grandparents and guardians of school-age children the choice to work term-time only.

Retail, Transport & logistics 30 May 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 22-26 MAY 2023

This week’s new launches include: FCSA

HR 24 May 2023

Ex-FCSA chief Kermode joins PayePass as new CEO

Umbrella company compliance specialist PayePass has appointed former FCSA chief Julia Kermode as its new CEO.

HR, Accounting/Finance 22 May 2023

Recruiter jelli announces partnership with Danone

Boutique recruitment business jelli Group is excited to announce its ‘full talent’ partnership with the global food company Danone.

Industrial/Manufacturing, Interim recruitment 22 May 2023

Orange Genie meets remediation requirements but must undergo full FCSA re-accreditation assessment

Umbrella company Orange Genie will have to undergo a full re-accreditation assessment to rejoin industry trade body the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), following a six-month suspension.

16 May 2023

Latest ONS figures show increase in employment driven by part-time workers

The UK employment rate was estimated at 75.9% in January to March 2023, 0.2 percentage points higher than October to December 2022.

16 May 2023

Aristotle Partnerships appoints former Gi Group COO Smith group CEO

Former Gi Group COO Paul Smith has joined Aristotle Partnerships as CEO, the company has announced.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Engineering 9 May 2023

Viewpoint: Agile working wins out

Taking flexi working to the next stage

HR 9 May 2023

How recruiters can help to solve the childcare crisis

The cost of childcare in the UK is among the highest in the world.

HR 2 May 2023

Resolution Foundation report highlights ‘minimum level dignity’ at work

A new report on low pay in the UK by think tank the Resolution Foundation calls for a “minimum level dignity” at work.

HR 19 April 2023

UK employment rate higher due to part-time and self-employed workers

Part-time employees and self-employed workers drove a slight increase in the UK employment rate to 75.8%.

18 April 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 10-14 APRIL 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: A-Check Global, Ceridian, Sterling Check Corp, the1

IT/Telecoms, HR 13 April 2023
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