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NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

26 June 2025

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

Employment tribunal claims on the rise compared to previous year

The latest Employment Tribunal Statistics have been published this week.

Legal, HR 13 June 2025

STEM recruiter acquires construction training firm 3B Training

Morson Group has acquired Wigan-based 3B Training to expand its construction skills offering.

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

Former royal nanny offers training to next generation

Alice Romero Drever (pictured), founder of specialist agency Nanny & Governess, is developing an online academy to train the next generation of VIP nannies.

Green energy firm aims to bring skilled jobs to Kent

A green energy company is set to create more than 100 jobs by 2027 with the proposed opening of a £120m plant in Kent.

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

In-person right to work checks will hinder recovery says REC

More than 300,000 people a week could be delayed in starting work if the Home Office does not continue to allow Right to Work (RTW) checks to be conducted digitally.

17 June 2021

Staffing firms fail to report on staff diversity, finds joint REC and APSCo report

Joint research by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) reveals too many staffing companies fail to record data on the diversity of their staff.

14 June 2021

FINANCIALS: SThree posts positive half-yearly results

Global science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) specialist recruiter SThree has said its performance is “ahead of expectations” in its half-year trading update.

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 JUNE 2021

This week’s appointments include: ersg, Higgs & Sons, SThree

REC reports record job adverts postings since Covid pandemic

A total of 1.63 million active job adverts were posted in the UK in the first week of June.

Public sector, Education 11 June 2021

St Petersburg-based IT specialist Lucky Hunter launches London office

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, international IT recruitment agency Lucky Hunter has opened and office in Covent Garden in London’s West End.

IT/Telecoms 11 June 2021

New watchdog to merge three bodies into one to protect UK workers

The government has announced it is launching a new watchdog to protect the rights of UK workers – the long-vaunted Single Enforcement Body.

8 June 2021

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 7-11 JUNE 2021

This week’s new contracts & deals include: PeoplePlus

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 JUNE 2021

This week’s appointments include: Acorn Rail, New Directions Education, Oyster Partnership, Resource Solutions

NEW TO THE MARKET: 7-11 JUNE 2021

This week’s new launches include: Checks Direct, Encore Personnel, Sama

IT/Telecoms, HR 8 June 2021

Special Report - Abatec Recruitment undergoes an MBO

Know your business inside out? You still need help and expertise to structure an MBO 

1 June 2021

Special Report - Rising levels of MBO activity

Recruitment sector expects an increase in management buy-outs in the coming year

1 June 2021

Special Report - Case Study: Contract Scotland

DeeDee Doke looks at the MBO on behalf of the buyers

1 June 2021

Special Report - Contract Scotland: The seller

DeeDee Doke looks at the MBO on behalf of the seller

1 June 2021

Special Report: Taking you by the hand

Finding the right experts to lead you through the MBO labyrinth

1 June 2021

It's a sin to talk rather than act as an ally

What's the best way recruiters can become allies to the LGBTQ+ community?

1 June 2021
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