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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.

Transport & logistics, Engineering 12 June 2025

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.

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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 4-8 NOVEMBER 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: STEM Returners

Life sciences, Engineering 5 November 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 4-8 NOVEMBER 2024

This week’s new launches include: Archer Search Partners, Bakkavor, Get the Job, Investigo, Jobmatch Sweden

Retail, Banking/Financial services 5 November 2024

Management buyout at C&M Travel Recruitment

Barbara (Basia) Kolosinska and Duncan Tingle are the new owners of specialist recruiter C&M Travel Recruitment.

Transport & logistics, Hospitality/Leisure 5 November 2024

Prime Minister Starmer announces recruitment drive to boost border security

The prime minister has announced the recruitment of 300 staff for the new Border Security Command.

Public sector, IT/Telecoms 4 November 2024

nGAGE Talent acquires Science Solutions Recruitment

Privately-owned UK recruitment group nGAGE Talent has acquired Science Solutions Recruitment, a specialist life sciences and chemical engineering recruitment business.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 4 November 2024

55/Redefined acquires National Older Workers Week, Working Wise and WM People

55/Redefined has acquired the assets of WM People, the organisation behind National Older Workers Week and a provider of job board and inclusive talent solutions for people in mid-life.

4 November 2024

Myers heads up MRA Search’s Australia desk

International legal search business MRA Search has announced the launch of its Australian desk today.

Legal, Executive search 4 November 2024

REC calls for chancellor to give recruitment an economic shot in the arm

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation has called on the government to boost hiring with “a shot of economic confidence” when the Budget is announced next week.

Public sector, Transport & logistics 24 October 2024

APSCo urges Chancellor to acknowledge recruitment sector in budget

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource have made their recommendations leading up to the Budget next week.

HR, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 24 October 2024

FINANCIALS: Gattaca reports tough market but remains positive

Specialist STEM recruiter Gattaca is entering financial year 2025 with “momentum” in its contractor base.

Oil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media 24 October 2024

Randstad to acquire Netherlands-based Zorgwerk

World talent company Randstad has announced its intention to acquire Dutch firm Zorgwerk.

Public sector, Social care 24 October 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 21-25 OCTOBER 2024

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, DiSRUPT Recruitment Agency, Includability, The Big Issue

Charity & not-for-profit 22 October 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 21-25 OCTOBER 2024

This week’s new launches include: Addison Group, LHH

Marketing & Sales, Recruitment Process Outsourcing 22 October 2024

Government steps up skills passports to transition to clean energy

An initial version of skills passports to help workers transition from carbon-intensive industries to clean energy sectors could be in place by January 2025.

Public sector, Oil & gas/Energy 17 October 2024

Stafforce appoints operations manager for South Yorkshire

Stafforce, part of the Nicholas Associates Group (NAG), has appointed Rachel Oldfield (pictured) as operations manager for South Yorkshire.

17 October 2024

Government summit raises billions in investment and thousands of jobs

Nearly 38,000 UK jobs are set to be created across the UK after a total of £63bn of private investment was announced around yesterday’s [Monday 14 October 2024] International Investment Summit.

15 October 2024
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