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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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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

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Ask the expert: October 2019

How do I create a great company that someone will want to buy? Part 2

19 September 2019

Payroll Special: Rising to the challenge

The clock is ticking on two pieces of relevant payroll legislation. Roisin Woolnough looks at how companies can prepare

19 September 2019

Upcoming training and events: October 2019

See the year out in style by supercharging your professional development

19 September 2019

IRP October 2019: Rewarding career

Natalie Tyler, sales and marketing manager at Redline Group, on developing a rewarding career

Engineering, Executive search 19 September 2019

IRP October 2019: Building a successful agency

James Milner, executive director at The Bridge, on building a successful agency

IT/Telecoms 19 September 2019

Legal update: Can I ask questions about a candidate’s health during the recruitment process?

This question is commonly asked on the legal helpline. Section 60 of the Equality Act 2010 (Equality Act) states that when an application is made for work, you must not ask about the candidate’s health before offering work or on a conditional basis where you later turn down the candidate based on the answers given.

Legal, HR 19 September 2019

Crowdfunding: Better late than never

After several false starts, crowdfunding is starting to take off in the sector. But does it make sense for the standard recruiter?

19 September 2019

Soundbites October 2019

Research by American Express has found that over 50% of business owners don’t set an ‘out of office’ when going on holiday. Do you?

19 September 2019

Viewpoint: Bring belief to the fore

Why strong ethical values are vital for business success

19 September 2019

Insight: Benefits of 'shared purpose' in your team

Recruiters often forget what a tremendous impact they and their team have on people’s lives

19 September 2019

Start-up of the Month: Walters People

Global recruitment consultancy Robert Walters Group has launched Walters People in the UK.

Accounting/Finance 19 September 2019

Oyster Partnership video is on song to attract talent

A London-based property recruiter has hit upon an innovative way of attracting consultants to come and work for them.

Sales, Construction & property 13 September 2019

Smart Works links up with the Duchess to help unemployed women find work

A charity has joined forces with royalty to help disadvantaged women get back to work.

12 September 2019

International students can apply for work rather than leave the UK

Government proposals enabling international students to stay in the UK after graduation to find a job is great news for recruiters.

Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 11 September 2019

Mental health leave requests gives recruiters chance to open conversations with consultants

Recruiters have been urged to use mental health leave requests to open up conversations with consultants about underlying mental health issues.

10 September 2019

FINANCIALS: Hays sees 6% rise in NFI

Recruitment giant Hays has recorded a 6% increase in net fee income year-on-year, according to preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2019.

29 August 2019
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