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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.

Transport & logistics, Executive search 22 May 2025

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.

Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 20 May 2025

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.

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 20 May 2025

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”.

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media 19 May 2025

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.

Retail, Transport & logistics 19 May 2025

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.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 15 May 2025
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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.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 15 May 2025

Ask the expert: April 2019

I've implemented various client and candidate engagement strategies over the last year. Any tips to help maximise their chances of success? How long should I give each strategy before I cut my losses?

11 March 2019
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IR35's rocky road

Agencies, contractors and end clients face a bumpy ride ahead, as the changes to IR35 are extended to the private sector. Colin Cottell looks at ways to ensure a smoother journey  

11 March 2019
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Paul Flynn: Guiding light

Successful recruitment entrepreneur Paul Flynn spent three years partying hard – and his health suffered for it. Now, though, he has cleaned up his act, and is helping other people to make the same journey, he tells Colin Cottell

11 March 2019

Soundbites April 2019

What’s the best way of handling a client that’s been rude to a candidate you have sent over for interview?

11 March 2019
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Viewpoint: Beyond the social network

Real relationships and true industry knowledge are still vital

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 11 March 2019
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Look for cultural add, not cultural fit

Is it time to ditch hiring people for cultural fit?

Executive search 11 March 2019
Paul Flynn

Lead by example to tackle alcohol and drug abuse

Recruitment leaders must realise their behaviours affect their workforce – for good and bad.

11 March 2019

Stay calm when confronted with abusive candidates

A recruitment director has urged recruiters working in agencies to stay cool, calm and collected when confronted with abusive candidates.

8 March 2019

International Women’s Day: women urge industry to embrace flexible working

The recruitment agency sector has been urged to up its game in embracing flexible working this International Women’s Day.

8 March 2019

Consultation opens on off-payroll rules in private sector

The government has opened its consultation on implementing off-payroll working rules from April 2020.

5 March 2019

Recruiters offer advice for dealing with late payers

Late payments are the bane of both small and large businesses, so how do recruiters cope with unpaid invoices?

1 March 2019

Confidence in UK economy falls to JobsOutlook low

Employer confidence in the prospects for the UK economy has plunged to a new low, according to the latest JobsOutlook survey from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Marketing & Sales, Retail 27 February 2019

Putting unfit employees on the substitute’s bench

Recruiters have been urged to ensure they have effective policies to deal with disagreements with agency workers over whether or not they are fit to go out on assignment.

25 February 2019

Recruiters make Best 100 Mid Companies to Work For list

Six recruiters have made The Sunday Times ‘Best 100 Mid Companies to Work For’ 2019 list.

22 February 2019

Get to know your audience first to improve diversity

Understanding your target audience is vital when it comes to improving workforce diversity, recruiters have heard.

21 February 2019

Recruiters on the case after shock Honda job loss announcement

Recruiters say they are they already fielding enquiries and registering candidates in response to Honda’s closure news.

Marketing & Sales, Retail 20 February 2019
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