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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.

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.

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.

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

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Pendrago empowers firms on the world stage

Employment and compliance brand Pendragon offers Employer of Record services worldwide.

HR 10 September 2024
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Government-funded Recruiter Apprenticeship launches

A new Recruiter Apprenticeship is funded by the government and available to all recruitment businesses.

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REC wants the voice of flexible workers to be heard

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has launched a campaign to highlight flexible work in the UK.

10 September 2024
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Editor's leader September/October 2024

Is autumn the new spring?

10 September 2024
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The Last Word Sep/Oct 2024: Alan Furley

Let’s not use GenAI to write ourselves out of a job

10 September 2024
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Social recruiting September/October 2024

Recruitment organisations continue to work with partners and charities to make a real difference since the last edition Recruiter

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Viewpoint: Effective leadership and Generation Z

Getting the best out of Gen Z

10 September 2024
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Calling time on after-work drinks

The post-work pint: is this tradition dying out?

10 September 2024

Stafforce announces major investment in UK expansion

Recruitment specialist Stafforce, part of Nicholas Associates Group (NAG), is opening seven new hubs across the UK, with a focus on expanding its presence in the South.

Executive search, HR 9 September 2024

Populus Select supports Wade Construction Management Consultants in sourcing talent worldwide

Recruitment firm Populus Select and Wade Construction Management Consultants have formed a strategic partnership to enhance specialist advanced construction projects worldwide.

Life sciences, Engineering 9 September 2024

Hercules Site Services raises £8m for further growth in UK construction sector

AIM-listed Hercules Site Services, a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure sector, has raised around £8m by way of a Placing and Subscription.

Specialist search firms merge to create Taylor Birchwood

Taylor Bennett and Birchwood Knight are merging to create new international search firm Taylor Birchwood.

Public sector, Executive search 9 September 2024

Search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa grows Partner Practice Group in London

Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA) has expanded its Partner Practice Group in London.

Banking/Financial services, Legal 9 September 2024

Cybersecurity recruiter LT Harper buys APT

London-headquartered cybersecurity recruitment consultancy LT Harper has acquired eDiscovery recruitment firm APT.

IT/Telecoms 3 September 2024

Nearly half UK employers list statutory rights as benefits

Research reveals almost half of UK employers disguise statutory rights as workplace benefits.

HR 3 September 2024

REC launches campaign to champion flexible working in the UK

A new campaign launched today [3 September 2024] by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is intended to champion and protect flexible contracts in the UK.

3 September 2024
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