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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.

Aligra restructures at the top with promotions

UK-based recruiter Aligra has announced a key leadership restructure that reflects the company’s strategic vision for the future.

14 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Eames Consulting, Eightfold AI, SF Recruitment

Recruiters urged to make their leave policy fair to all with requisite notice

As consultants up and down the country take a summer break, Recruiter spoke to employment lawyers to find out what needs to go into an employer’s holiday leave policy to be fair to everyone.

HR 14 August 2018
Rhys Maddocks

Rhys Maddocks: UK investors fail Britain’s tech firms

What's gone wrong with investment for start-ups in the UK?

14 August 2018
Louisa Weinstein.

Investor disputes: How to resolve conflicts

Mediator Louisa Weinstein on resolving conflicts in business

14 August 2018
Finance People on Divided Pound coin illustration ikon

Investment: Finding the finance

Funding is the lifeblood for staffing firms, but whether it’s for growth or survival, recruiters should know exactly what they need the finance for before approaching investors. Colin Cottell investigates

Soundbites September 2018

How did you spend the first £1m you earned in recruitment?

13 August 2018
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Global contracting hotspots

What do agencies need to know when finding contractors for the countries most in need of talent?

13 August 2018
Liz Johnson

Start-up of the Month: The Ability People

The Ability People

HR 13 August 2018

Top Cat rules A1 Locums on International Cat Day

In honour of International Cat Day, Recruiter spoke to a recruitment agency that has a feline receptionist.

No-deal Brexit a disaster for recruiters, warn lawyers

A no-deal Brexit would cause chaos for recruiters, leaving agencies and workers in limbo, lawyers have warned.

6 August 2018

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 AUGUST 2018

This week’s appointments include: Adia, Ashridge Group, Eames Consulting Group, ManpowerGroup, Next Ventures, Orcid Partnership, Shiftboard, TFS Healthcare, Xpertise Recruitment

Three ways to build the recruiter of the future

Recruitment leaders of tomorrow need to be agile, flexible and empowering, says Carole Gaskell of Full Potential Group.

HR 2 August 2018

Firm’s rigorous testing concludes HMRC’s CEST claims are ‘woefully incorrect’

HMRC’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool has been slammed as “hopelessly unreliable” and “biased” following testing of the tool by online contractor portal ContractorCalculator.

1 August 2018

CONTRACTS: 30 JULY – 3 AUGUST 2018

This week’s contracts and deals include: AnyGood?, Cordant Cleaning, Liberty Vets, NRG, PeopleDoc, Ultimate Software

Recruiting from overseas post-Brexit

Damon Culbert of the Immigration Advice Service advises recruiters and businesses on hiring talent from abroad post-Brexit.

30 July 2018

FINANCIALS: RTC Group reveals rise in revenue and profit

RTC Group has seen group revenue increase 17% year-on-year, according to interim results for the six months to 30 June 2018.

Seven lessons business leaders can learn from Gareth Southgate

Despite being knocked out at the World Cup semi-final stage, the England manager can teach business leaders a thing or two, says Jeremy Snape at Sporting Edge

HR, Hospitality/Leisure 26 July 2018
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