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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

Health-related resignations on the rise in the UK

Almost one in five (18%) businesses in the UK have seen health-related resignations among their staff in the last three months, a new report from Totaljobs has revealed.

13 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

PM Starmer unveils White Paper to reform immigration system

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today unveiled the government’s Immigration white paper “to reduce migration” and strengthen the UK’s borders.

UK-INDIA FTA: Financially beneficial for firms to second Indian workers to the UK

Following the news that the UK and India have agreed a trade deal, what will that mean for mobility of workers?

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

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Tech & Tools: May/June 2025

Rise of native AI applicant tracking systems

Demand for 30,000 financial services call handlers expected

Up to 30,000 additional customer support staff could be needed by banks, insurers and credit card firms to help the public deal with financial issues in the wake of Covid-19, according to the founder of contingent recruitment firm Momenta Group.

Key outcomes of coronavirus furlough scheme revealed

The first release of official statistics on the furlough initiative was issued yesterday [11 June 2020].

Retail 12 June 2020

How to start a recruitment agency in a post COVID-19 world

We aren’t there yet, but the horizon isn’t far away, and when we get there, you want to be in your best position to grab the opportunities that come your way.

12 June 2020

Mental well being at work for managers (part 1 spotting the signs)

When it comes to improving mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, confident and supportive line managers are essential to create an open and honest culture where employees feel comfortable talking about their mental health.

12 June 2020

Mental well-being at work for managers (part 2 supporting employees)

Over 11 million days are lost at work every year because of stress at work. So, as a manager how can you help reduce this and support positive mental health in the workplace?

12 June 2020

Opportunities for new deal for recruitment post-pandemic

Business owners must “be open to everything” in the post Covid-19 workplace, says a recruitment firm CEO.

HR 11 June 2020

Industry letter calls on government to ‘champion’ recruitment’s role

Recruitment professionals and trade organisations have called on work and pensions minister Therese Coffey to support a joint proposition for how the sector and government can work together to get the economy fired up.

9 June 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 8-12 JUNE 2020

This week’s appointments include: CV-Library, Keystream, Rayner Personnel, Sheffield Haworth

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 8-12 JUNE 2020

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Techconsult UK

NEW TO THE MARKET: 8-12 JUNE 2020

This week’s new launches include: Employertube, Screenable

Recruiters should look for WFH capabilities in potential candidates

‘WFH capabilities’ are new differentiators that recruiters must look for in potential candidates.

5 June 2020

Pace Med Tech aims to support nGAGE growth strategy

Specialist recruiter nGAGE has unveiled the latest recruitment brand to join its portfolio, increasing its reach across the STEM spectrum.

Recruitment continues to show sharp drops across most sectors

Recruitment activity in May continued to feel the dampening effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the KPMG and REC ‘UK Report on Jobs’.

5 June 2020

New challenges for workers mourning colleague during lockdown

The death of a work colleague during lockdown may bring on additional challenges to experiencing and expressing grief, according to the British Psychological Society (BPS).

4 June 2020

Sheffield Haworth appoints Tim McEwan MD

Global talent consultancy Sheffield Haworth has appointed Tim McEwan as managing director, talent development and advisory services.

4 June 2020

Surya Recruitment launches to tackle climate change

Surya Recruitment has been launched in Bristol to support the renewable energy sector.

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