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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.

Transport & logistics, Education 5 June 2025

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.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 4 June 2025

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

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

Public sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

HR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

Life sciences, Engineering 2 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

Public sector, Engineering 2 June 2025

Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

Engineering, Construction & property 27 May 2025

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

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Oil & gas/Energy 7 October 2019

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.

Creative/Digital/Media, Engineering 2 October 2019

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

How do we get the future of jobs right?

How can we better integrate the path from education into work?

Public sector, Education 19 September 2019

Alan Furley: There's more to life than university

“If a client wants a university qualification as a minimum, is it just a lazy way to filter?”

Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 19 September 2019
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