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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.

Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

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.

Lloyds to refuse to hire contractors unless they are on the payroll

Lloyds Banking Group has told its contractors it will no longer engage them unless they move onto PAYE or work through umbrella companies.

Recruiters play down old drinking culture

A boozy night out is increasingly becoming an optional rather than mandatory means of celebrating success in the recruitment sector.

9 October 2019

Perm placements down again but temp billings up slightly

Brexit uncertainty continued to hit hiring activity in September, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) KPMG Report on Jobs.

Retail, Public sector 8 October 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 OCTOBER 2019

This week’s appointments include: Airswift, City Executive Search, Eames Consulting Group, Eden Scott, Fircroft, HRC Recruitment, Jackson Hogg, Randstad, Resource Solutions, Rota, Talent Intuition

NEW TO THE MARKET: 7-11 OCTOBER 2019

This week’s launches include: CV-Library, Euromedica, JVP Group, NCVO

Marketing, Life sciences 7 October 2019

Tories talk toxic politics, Brexit, recalling parliament – and jobs: REC reports from conference

The REC continues its reporting from all the major party conferences. The Conservative Party conference in Manchester is the final one.

3 October 2019

Benefits of working in the Basque Country rather deal with than Brexit

The Basque Country in Spain has launched a bid to attract UK STEM professionals and investors to come and work in the region as the threat of a ‘no deal’ Brexit looms large.

Jobseeking activity down as employees prefer to stay put

Employee confidence in the long-term economic prospects for the UK has declined for a third quarter in a row, according to findings from research and advisory firm Gartner.

27 September 2019

Recruitment bodies call on Parliament to stop state of limbo

Recruitment trade bodies have called on the recalled Parliament to deliver clarity over worker status and stability for UK business.

26 September 2019

Recruiters wrestle with reposting of original content by rivals

Recruiters faced with rivals copying original content they have created to engage candidates should name and shame rather than pursue expensive legal action.

Creative/Digital/Media, Legal 26 September 2019

Are you promotion ready? 10 signs you’re mentally prepared for the next step

Career progression is something nearly all of us yearn for. Megan Crehan asks if you are mentally prepared for promotion

23 September 2019

Govia Thameslink and The Prince’s Trust extend joint training programme

UK rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and young people’s charity The Prince’s Trust have extended a joint training programme by a further two years.

Transport & logistics, Engineering 23 September 2019

FINANCIALS: Parity Group results reveal revenue is rising

Parity Group has seen revenue climb 3% year-on-year, according to half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2019.

Public sector, Marketing 20 September 2019

The Intelligence: Building confidence in the economy

Britain’s £35bn recruitment industry is at the heart of prosperity and the flexible jobs market is a key strength.

19 September 2019

Hadley's comment: The final countdown

Tom Hadley, REC director of policy and campaigns, asks if recruiters are ready for the challenges and opportunities of Brexit

19 September 2019

The View: Time to own our own destiny

It’s time for us to own our own destiny, says Neil Carberry, REC chief executive

19 September 2019
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