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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

Lowest unemployment rate since 1975 fails to bring much cheer

Unemployment in the UK fell to its lowest level for almost 45 years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

17 December 2019

White collar jobs market defies Brexit says Robert Walters UK CEO

The UK professional services hiring market shrugged off Brexit uncertainty and instability to perform better than expected, according to Robert Walters’ UK CEO, Chris Hickey.

Marketing, Transport & logistics 17 December 2019

Surge in overseas job searches following General Election result

Last week’s General Election result led to an immediate surge in the number of Britons looking for jobs overseas, according to job site Indeed.

16 December 2019

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 16-20 DECEMBER 2019

This week’s contracts and deals include: Caraffi, Castle Employment, Investigo Group, Mane Contract Services

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 16 December 2019

Industry bodies demand clarity on immigration, IR35 and no no-deal Brexit

Recruitment bodies have demanded clarification from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s new government around plans on immigration and IR35 reform.

13 December 2019

Insight: Combatting 'millennial burnout'

One way to tackle the job-hopping and lack of engagement shown by millennials may be to set up a job-swapping programme

12 December 2019

Viewpoint: Building resilience

Just a few simple measures can boost staff wellbeing.

Public sector 12 December 2019

Ask the expert: January 2020

I'm not sure our marketing is cutting through. How can we stand out?

Marketing 12 December 2019

Northern lights discuss recruitment beyond 2020

Leading lights from the recruitment industry gathered in Manchester to discuss issues affecting the sector beyond 2020.

HR 12 December 2019

IRP Award Winners 2019

Find out the winners in the individual and company award categories.

12 December 2019

REC Professionals: Life after an MBO

Tony Ward and Dominic Coyne, founders, BuildSpace, on life after an MBO

Construction & property 12 December 2019

REC Professionals: Flexible working

Andrea Prendergast, Managing Director, Ryder Reid Legal, on flexible working

12 December 2019

Stand by for the new REC

Over the course of 2019, we’ve thought deeply about the REC’s purpose and future. 

12 December 2019

Legal update: Written statements from day one

From 6 April 2020, every new employee and worker will have the right to a written statement from day one of their employment.

Legal, HR 12 December 2019

Big talking point: Get ready for the future, now

Tom Hadley, REC Director of Policy and Campaigns, gives his take on the priorities recruiters should be focusing on in 2020. 

10% increase in perm starting salaries

Recruitment Industry Benchmark's new Index.

12 December 2019
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