Government offers Rapid Response Service to steel workers

The government is delivering its Jobcentre Rapid Response Service to steel workers affected by mass layoffs across Redcar, Scunthorpe and Scotland.

Jo Hand launches new agency following liquidation

The founder of Jo Hand Recruitment has launched a new agency after her business was forced into liquidation due to the recent closure of the SSI steel plant in Redcar.

Adecco merges hyphen with Pontoon in the New Year

Recruitment giant Adecco Group is to integrate its recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider hyphen into sister company Pontoon, an outsourcing and contingent workforce solutions provider, from 1 January 2016.

SmartView platform launches

SmartView, a software application for employers, recruiters and candidates, has been launched.

Key Training Group relocates head office in South

Key Training Group, which includes Key Training and Key Recruitment & Training, has relocated its Southern head office from Windsor to Bracknell.

Bond Adapt launches software update

Staffing and recruitment software provider Bond Adapt has launched a software update.

Government hits back over FCSA claims of favouring councillors over freelancers

The government has hit back over accusations by the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) that it values councillors over freelancers, saying councillors are “not in the same position” as contractors.