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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”.

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.

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Social care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

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Org Group acquires Manchester-based tech recruiting firm

Multinational professional services provider Org Group has acquired Manchester-based technology recruiting firm Venturi.

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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

Social recruiting: January/February 2025

From sponsoring teams to giving kids sweet dreams, you’ve been excelling yourselves in the past year…

Charity & not-for-profit 21 January 2025

Eardley joins The IN Group to drive growth in the recruitment market

Global talent solutions provider The IN Group (TIG) has appointed Richard Eardley CEO of Investigo, InX and Definia.

REC reveals new AI knowledge hub for members

In a week in which the government has unveiled its new AI strategy, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has presented a new AI knowledge hub for its members.

Lords Committee calls for views on reset of UK-EU relations

The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has issued a call for evidence for its new inquiry into the reset of UK-EU relations.

16 January 2025

Phoenix rises to take over CEO role from Barton at The Barton Partnership

Specialist talent solutions provider The Barton Partnership has promoted group managing director Oliver Phoenix to CEO.

Porter appointed head of national recruitment at ACR

Regional recruitment agency Anne Corder Recruitment has appointed Oliver Porter as head of national recruitment.

15 January 2025

Agency made unlawful deductions of £36k under new IR35 rules, rules tribunal

Employment business Tripod Partners, which provided social workers to the Home Office, may face mounting claims from contractors who had taxes unlawfully deducted.

HR 15 January 2025

FINANCIALS: Recruitment giant Hays reports slip in profits

Group profits at global recruiter Hays slipped by 12% in the company’s Q2 FY25 ended 31 December 2024, Hays revealed in financial results released today.

15 January 2025

FINANCIALS: Robert Walters announces profit fall last quarter

Profits fell in global recruiter Robert Walters’s operations around the world in 2024’s last quarter, the company announced today.

BSI call for evidence opens on experiences of Covid career starters

A BSI inquiry will explore how changes that have occurred since 2020 are shaping young people’s career journeys.

14 January 2025

What does the Trump victory mean for the UK economy?

SPECIAL ANALYSIS: In a special report for Recruiter, Julius Probst looks at the effects of a Trump presidency on the UK.

14 January 2025

Auxo Talent appoints Bowers group chief growth officer

Global talent solutions partner Auxo Talent has appointed Dave Bowers to the new role of group chief growth officer.

FINANCIALS: PageGroup posts significant drops in profit worldwide

“Ongoing challenging market conditions” have led global recruitment giant PageGroup to significant drops in profit in most of its regions during Q4 2024.

13 January 2025

Prime Minister sets out blueprint to improve AI in public sector workplaces

Artificial intelligence will be “unleashed” across the UK to deliver a decade of national renewal, as part of a new plan announced today [13 January 2025].

Collaboration with sports body helps DWP promote career in sport and physical activity sector

A professional sporting body is collaborating with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help more people build a career within the sport and physical activity sector.

Marketing & Sales, Education 13 January 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 13-17 JANUARY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Astute, Baltimore Consulting, Eventus Recruitment Group

Sales, Public sector 13 January 2025
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