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Viral TikTok video sparks surge in the creative CV for Gen Z candidates

A Legally Blonde inspired TikTok has gone viral, and it’s transforming how Gen Z approaches job applications.

Creative/Digital/Media, HR 1 July 2025

NEXTAFF appoints vice-president to expand franchise in the US

Staffing firm NEXTAFF has appointed John-Reed McDonald as vice president of franchise development, as the company looks to expand its franchise network across the US.

26 June 2025

Five senior appointments at ECB STAR Group

Executive search firm ECB STAR Group has appointed five new senior partners to its leadership team.

Transport & logistics, Banking/Financial services 26 June 2025

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

Technology recruitment specialist Franklin Fitch has strengthened its global and US operations with two major hires.

Creative/Digital/Media, Executive search 26 June 2025

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

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

Jobs at heart of government’s Industrial Strategy

Jobs will be “at the heart” of the UK’s new Industrial Strategy.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 15 October 2024

The Curve Group appointed recruitment partner for National Emergencies Trust

The National Emergencies Trust has appointed The Curve Group as recruitment and HR surge partner. 

HR 15 October 2024

FINANCIALS: PageGroup profits fall in ‘subdued conditions’

PageGroup has reported that “continued subdued levels of client and candidate confidence” are affecting recruitment decisions, leading to a 13.5% fall in overall profit for Q3 2024, compared with the same time last year.

15 October 2024

MRG Group opens Riyadh office in Saudi Arabia

UK-headquartered executive search and leadership development consultancy Management Recruitment Group (MRG Global) has opened its first office in Saudi Arabia. 

Engineering, Construction & property 15 October 2024

Randstad appoints chief talent officer Echevarria to COO

International talent company Randstad has announced that Jesus Echevarria (pictured), currently chief client and talent officer, has been appointed chief operating officer.

14 October 2024

Recruitment industry reacts to Employment Rights Bill reforms

‘Wait and see’ has been the resounding reaction to the government’s newly launched Employment Rights Bill, with most reforms not expected to come into force until 2026.

Legal, HR 11 October 2024

FINANCIALS: Hays results hit from hiring slowdown

Global recruiter Hays has started its 2025 financial year with downward movement from its 2024 financial year.

11 October 2024

Government to create Fair Work Agency in new Employment Rights Bill

The government plans to create a new ‘single authority’ agency to enforce workers’ rights.

10 October 2024

Sphere Digital Recruitment appoints Puzey and Haddad to support global expansion

Sphere Digital Recruitment is welcoming Jemma Puzey and Mary Haddad to the team, as the specialist recruiter gears up for three years of global expansion.

Retail, Creative/Digital/Media 10 October 2024

Rise in US recruitment market predicted in 2025

A rise in mergers & acquisitions in the US recruitment market is anticipated next year in the wake of the US presidential elections next month.

IT/Telecoms, HR 8 October 2024

IJA report reveals AI fuels surge in fake job scams

Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in fake job ads, according to a new survey.

IT/Telecoms 8 October 2024

Talent scouts find jobs for homeless people

A former Aston University student is running a charity that is successfully ‘talent scouting’ homeless people to get them off the streets and into work.

Charity & not-for-profit 8 October 2024
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