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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert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.

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Be ‘hungry, humble and smart’

The MDs of Carrington West and Sanderson spoke to the audience at REC Live 24.

9 July 2024
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Rebuild economy with workforce strategy, says Reed

James Reed, chair and CEO of Reed, addressed the REC Live 24 conference.

9 July 2024

Ex-Rethink CEO launches transactional recruitment firm

Mark Lee left recruiter Rethink back in January and has launched a new business.

9 July 2024
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Industry mourns tragic passing of Odro’s McCabe

Recruitment industry tributes have poured in for Ryan McCabe, founder and CEO of video interview platform Odro, following his death on 22 June.

9 July 2024
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Editor's leader July/August 2024

By the time you read this, the UK’s General Election will have been held.

9 July 2024

TXM acquisition of Petroplan builds on North American strength

Engineering, healthcare and technology specialist TXM Group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of energy recruiter Petroplan.

Legal experts predict swathe of employment changes

Employment lawyers are predicting sweeping legal changes to the workplace under the new Labour government as ministers set out plans for their first 100 days in office.

Legal, HR 8 July 2024

Home Secretary Cooper seeks to recruit border security commander

Recruitment begins today [8 July 2024] for a border security commander reporting directly to the UK home secretary as a new UK Border Security Command is established.

APPOINTMENTS: 8-12 JULY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Calibre One, Freshminds

Recruitment industry calls on new Labour government to focus on skills

Voices in the recruitment and self-employment world uniformly have congratulated the Labour Party on their landslide win [4 July 2024] in the UK General Election.

Public sector, Social care 5 July 2024

€500m funding to benefit UK business of HR Path

Global HR consulting giant HR Path has announced a €500m (£423m) fundraising round from international private investment house Ardian.

Forsyth Barnes appoints Shadwell executive VP to lead New York office

Global talent partner Forsyth Barnes has appointed Jack Shadwell as the executive vice president of its New York City office.

Retail, Executive search 3 July 2024

Operam Education Group extends footprint with first London acquisition

Education recruitment specialist Operam Education Group has completed its first acquisition in London, strengthening its geographical footprint in the South-East.

Public sector, Education 3 July 2024

Monster and CareerBuilder combine to respond to market trends

Global talent firm Randstad is to form a joint venture combining its job board business Monster with jobs and advice platform CareerBuilder, a portfolio company of funds known as the Apollo Funds.

2 July 2024

Executive search firms join forces across the Atlantic

Executive search firms Anderson Quigley and Griffith Group Executive Search have joined forces in a transatlantic partnership.

Public sector, Social care 2 July 2024

Sellick Partnership appoints Tehrani to associate director, promotes wellbeing

Recruitment specialist Sellick Partnership has promoted Rayhaneh Tehrani to associate director after joining the business in 2010 as resourcing consultant, specialising in public sector legal recruitment.

Public sector, Legal 1 July 2024
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