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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

Health-related resignations on the rise in the UK

Almost one in five (18%) businesses in the UK have seen health-related resignations among their staff in the last three months, a new report from Totaljobs has revealed.

13 May 2025

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

Public sector, Social care 13 May 2025

PM Starmer unveils White Paper to reform immigration system

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today unveiled the government’s Immigration white paper “to reduce migration” and strengthen the UK’s borders.

UK-INDIA FTA: Financially beneficial for firms to second Indian workers to the UK

Following the news that the UK and India have agreed a trade deal, what will that mean for mobility of workers?

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

Association of Labour Providers launches Manifesto for a Fair Labour Market

The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has launched a 10-point Manifesto for a Fair Labour Market outlining priorities and policy proposals for a future government.

Apprenticeship Levy and skills must be top priority for next government says REC and CBI

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is supporting a call by the CBI for the next government to reform the Apprenticeship Levy within 100 days of election.

Kelly completes Motion Recruitment Partners acquisition

Global talent solutions provider Kelly has completed the acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) from private investment firm Littlejohn & Co for $425m (£332m).

Smart Solutions secures invoice facility from Cynergy Business Finance

Cardiff-based recruitment services business Smart Solutions (Recruitment) has secured an £18m aggregated confidential invoice discounting facility from Cynergy Business Finance (CBF).

Oil & gas/Energy 4 June 2024

Mohtashami succeeds Sanderson as UK head at Russell Reynolds

Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has named Nanaz Mohtashami as head of the UK, succeeding Laura Sanderson.

Pertemps programme receives Training Award from Princess Royal

Pertemps Network Group’s learning and development programme has received a Princess Royal Training Award.

4 June 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 JUNE 2024

This week’s appointments include: Calibre One, Constantine Law, Ennis & Co Group

Retail, Oil & gas/Energy 4 June 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 JUNE 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Bluestones Group, Ciphr, Pertemps Network Group, Randstad Digital, Shape Payroll, Torc

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 JUNE 2024

This week’s new launches include: IR35 Shield, Oyster, Rubicon Executive, Wave

Boosting labour market and skills will be vote winners, say industry leaders

Calls to improve employment market conditions and build workforce skills in the UK are key themes from organisations involved in the recruitment and staffing industries following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement yesterday [22 May 2024] that a General Election will be held on 4 July.

23 May 2024

Apostle Accounting owes thousands in tax rebate scheme investigation

A company at the centre of a tax rebate scandal owes tens of thousands of pounds after being fined for not complying with money laundering regulations, according to news sources.

Accounting/Finance 23 May 2024

Parkhouse Bell transitions to employee-owned company

Global executive talent research firm Parkhouse Bell has moved to a 100% employee-owned company.

Executive search 23 May 2024

Stride’s speech to ‘Put Brits First’ just one initiative to solve worker shortages

In a major speech to business leaders today [21 May 2024], work and pensions secretary Mel Stride (pictured) has hailed the “huge opportunity” to fill vacancies with unemployed Brits.

21 May 2024

HBM Learning secures loan from Rosebud Finance to blossom

Lytham-based specialist recruitment agency and training provider HBM Learning has secured a £15k loan from Lancashire County Council’s Rosebud Finance.

Public sector, Education 21 May 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 20-24 MAY 2024

This week’s appointments include: Acorn by Synergie, Adria Solutions, Remote

Public sector, Marketing 21 May 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 20-24 MAY 2024

This week’s new launches include: Buchanan Law, Robert Half

Legal, Executive search 21 May 2024
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