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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

27 May 2025

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Social care, Engineering 27 May 2025

Key executive appointments for ManpowerGroup

Global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup has announced two key executive appointments aimed to accelerate its strategic growth and transformation agenda.

27 May 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, The Education Network

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, itris X, ManpowerGroup

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

Trinity Bridge expands in Central Europe, appoints MD for Germany

Hospitality specialist executive search firm Trinity Bridge is expanding its operations in Central Europe with the appointment of Stephanie Watzek.

International manufacturer invests £170m in North Wales facility

Around 140 jobs will be created in North Wales after Knauf Insulation unveiled plans to invest £170m in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 13-17 JANUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Finity, Pineapple Recruitment, RedGreen Partners

IT/Telecoms, HR 13 January 2025

Adjacency merges with Grays Search & Selection to strengthen headhunting brand

Cheltenham-based Adjacency Recruitment Group has announced a merger of its executive search brand with Grays Search and Selection.

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 JANUARY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Heidrick & Struggles, Multiplier

NEW TO THE MARKET: 6-10 JANUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Investigo, Personio, Pro-Force

Heidrick & Struggles announce leadership appointments worldwide

Heidrick & Struggles has announced a number of key global and regional leader positions throughout the organisation.

Forsyth Barnes appoints Osborne MD in London

Global executive search firm Forsyth Barnes has appointed Blake Osborne as the new managing director of its London office.

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