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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

27 May 2025

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Social care, Engineering 27 May 2025

Key executive appointments for ManpowerGroup

Global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup has announced two key executive appointments aimed to accelerate its strategic growth and transformation agenda.

27 May 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, Madison Berkeley, The Education Network

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, itris X, ManpowerGroup

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

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.

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.

Vantage Consulting hires David Berks as new MD

Vantage Consulting has appointed David Berks (above left) as new managing director as the recruiter expands across the STEM market.

Life sciences, Engineering 12 July 2024

Government investigation will create training and job opportunities says Streeting

An independent investigation has been ordered into the state of the NHS to provide “a raw and honest assessment” of issues facing the health service.

Life sciences, IT/Telecoms 12 July 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 8-12 JULY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: G&E Partners, Goodall Brazier, Harris + Co

QX Global Group receives £100m growth investment from Long Ridge

QX Global Group, a provider of business process management (BPM) and offshore recruitment services, has received a £100m investment from US-headquartered Long Ridge Equity Partners.

Dragon Steven Bartlett invests in tech talent agency Chapter 2

Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett has invested in disruptive recruitment tech and talent agency Chapter 2.

Robert Walters unifies brands globally

Robert Walters is unifying its three brands – Robert Walters, Walters People and Resource Solutions – into a single brand, Robert Walters.

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No more unto the (cyber) breach

The recruitment sector must take the potential for attacks on payroll data seriously and prepare for when their system is attacked, not if...

9 July 2024
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The Last Word: John Lynes

Are your candidates outstaying their welcome or job hopping?

9 July 2024
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My brilliant recruitment career: Richard Twumasi

Richard Twumasi is founder and director of Ocean Red Partners

9 July 2024
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Social recruiting July/August 2024

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

9 July 2024
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FAST 50 firms stand out from the rest

In the final year of taking the pandemic into account, the FAST 50 shows higher growth rates.

9 July 2024
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Soundbites: July/August 2024

What policy outcomes will you be hoping for from the General Election on 4 July?

9 July 2024
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Viewpoint: Prepare for Worker Protection Act

Employers and business leaders need to be more proactive ahead of new legislation designed to protect employees from sexual harassment. From October, employers will need to comply with a legal duty to take ‘reasonable steps’ aiming to prevent sexual harassment of employees. This follows the passing of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

9 July 2024
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Tech & Tools July/August 2024

IN FOCUS: Advances in generative AI

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Dropping behind in the skills race

The UK is being outperformed in key science and tech skills, particularly compared with our European counterparts findings from Coursera, ‘global skills report’

9 July 2024
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Now is the workplace of our discontent

A new report reveals the state of mind of workers...

9 July 2024
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