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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.

Franklin Fitch appointments strengthen global operations

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

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

Snooze your way to a job with Sealy

Bed manufacturer Sealy has already received 288 applications for a job advert it has placed for a ‘sleep ambassador’.
3 February 2016

TFS Healthcare wins place on HTE framework

London-headquartered recruiter TFS Healthcare has been awarded a two-year contract, with a potential extension, to supply NHS organisations via the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Nursing & Care Services Flexible Workers Framework Agreement.
Public sector 3 February 2016

Sonovate raises £20m in funding

UK recruitment contract finance provider Sonovate has raised £20m in capital funding, including a £5m Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital and supported by DN Capital, and £15m in debt funding provided by Shawbrook Business Credit.

Right Hand HR acquired by RSM

Audit, tax and consulting services provider RSM has acquired HR consulting business Right Hand HR for an undisclosed sum.
IT/Telecoms, HR 3 February 2016

RMR Recruitment approved as BUPA supplier

Medical staffing specialist RMR Recruitment is selected as an approved supplier of nursing and care staff for BUPA Healthcare.
3 February 2016

MSI firms win places on NHS framework

Two of recruitment group MSI’s specialist brands, NRS Global and MSI Recruitment, have been awarded places on Health Trust Europe’s (HTE) Temporary Staffing Nursing & Care Services NHS approved framework.
Public sector 3 February 2016

Mercer buys Positive Ageing Company

Global health, wealth and careers consultancy Mercer has acquired the Positive Ageing Company, an independent UK adviser on issues surrounding the ageing workforce.
3 February 2016

JW Michaels & Co invests in ExecuSource in Atlanta

US executive search firm JW Michaels & Co has expanded into the Atlanta market through a majority investment in ExecuSource, which specialises in placing accounting, finance and IT professionals.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 3 February 2016

Job Today secures US$10m funding for European expansion

Luxembourg-based start-up Job Today, a Tinder-style job matching service, has secured US$10m (£6.9m) in venture capital to fuel its continued expansion throughout Europe, according to BloombergBusiness.
IT/Telecoms 3 February 2016

Hyperion Executive Search retained by ULEMCo

Clean energy recruitment specialist Hyperion Executive Search has been retained by ULEMCo, which specialises in converting commercial vehicles to run on hydrogen.
Engineering, Executive search 3 February 2016

HR.com partners with mentoring service Everwise

HR.com, a social network for HR professionals, has partnered with Everwise, an online services that connects people with mentors.
IT/Telecoms, HR 3 February 2016

cube19 partners with Bond Adapt

UK-headquartered staffing and recruitment software provider Bond International Software has partnered with cube19, a business intelligence and performance management solution provider to the recruitment industry.
IT/Telecoms, HR 3 February 2016

Barrington Hibbert partners with cube19, opens in New York

Talent acquisition, leadership development and diversity advisory organisation Barrington Hibbert Associates (BHA) has partnered with cube19, a business intelligence and performance management solution provider to the recruitment industry.
IT/Telecoms, HR 3 February 2016

Australia's Transition to Work programme gets underway

The Australian government's new Transition to Work programme, an employability scheme for young people and recent graduates, is underway with the appointment of 11 providers.
2 February 2016

Hays appoints Harrington FD for UK & Ireland

Recruitment giant Hays has appointed John Harrington as finance director for UK & Ireland.
2 February 2016

David Wilson Homes creates 250 roles in North-East

Housebuilder David Wilson Homes North East is creating up to 250 construction-related roles in a £698k housing development investment in Hexham, Northumberland.
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