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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.

Human skills as important as ‘oven-ready’ tech skills

The UK skills landscape is experiencing rapid and regular turnover as employers look for “oven-ready talent” with much in-demand technical skills.

UK Hiring Taskforce launches to develop new hiring strategies

A UK Hiring Taskforce was launched on Friday [16 May 2025] at the Houses of Parliament to develop strategy, technology and policy for “the end-to-end process of hiring in as new a way as possible”.

Staffline secures large contract win with logistics provider

Recruitment group Staffline has secured a significant strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading food and drink supply chain management and logistics providers.

NHS SBS partners with health-tech firm to transform workforce across NHS

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) and health-tech company ImproveWell have announced a partnership aiming to drive workforce transformation across the NHS.

Social care, IT/Telecoms 15 May 2025

Morson advances with technical specialist buy in the US

Morson Group has strengthened its position as a global talent solutions leader with the acquisition of US-based technical recruiter PTS Advance.

Granger Reis appoints natural resources expert Phendler

Global executive search firm Granger Reis has announced the appointment of Rowan Phendler (right) as partner.

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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

Shortfall in healthcare professionals could hamper Labour’s plans to increase NHS staff

Labour’s plans to increase the numbers of doctors and nurses in the NHS have been met with concerns about the shortfall in available healthcare staff.
Public sector 24 September 2014

UAE is a hot spot for international law firms

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to be the most attractive base for international law firms in the Middle East, reports a legal recruiter.
Legal 24 September 2014

Government gives £8m to train nuclear technicians and engineers

The government has announced £8m of funding to train the next generation of nuclear technicians and engineers.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 24 September 2014

Recruitive integrates with two jobs websites

Recruitment software provider Recruitive has integrated its cloud-based technology with Londonersjobs.com and The GreenJobs Network.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 24 September 2014

Axis partners with the REC

Recruitment industry specialist business brokerage company Axis Partnership has partnered with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
24 September 2014

Staffgroup partners with Bullhorn

Global recruiter Staffgroup has implemented Bullhorn’s cloud-based software across its UK-based Eurostaff and Germany-based Earthstaff divisions.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 24 September 2014

Jark steps in to save 216 jobs at Mc2 Technical Recruitment

Stockton on Tees-based Mc2 Technical Recruitment has been bought out of administration, allowing part of the business to continue operating and therefore save 216 jobs.

Company acquisition leads to job creation in Northern Ireland

International golf technology provider BRS Golf has expanded in Belfast and created 28 jobs, Invest Northern Ireland has announced.

VIDEO: Passion and innovation stand out for judges in Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards

With only a month to go until Recruiter’s inaugural Investing in Talent Awards, we bring you a second video highlighting the calibre of entrants in the words of the judges.
24 September 2014

Temp workers used to plug skills gaps, says JobsOutlook

An increasing number of businesses are using temporary workers to plug skills gaps, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s (REC’s) monthly JobsOutlook report, published today.
24 September 2014

Bleasdale back in court but bankruptcy case delayed

A decision on whether the founder of Healthcare Locums (HCL), Kate Bleasdale, should be made bankrupt has been delayed following legal arguments at Kingston County Court this morning.
23 September 2014

Employers “frightened” of taking on dyslexic people

While some progress has been made in understanding dyslexia many employers are “frightened” of hiring workers with the condition, says a recruiter.
IT/Telecoms 23 September 2014

Recruitment methods end in court for US Navy contractor

A recruitment method in which unsolicited text messages were sent to phone users has landed a US Navy contractor in hot water, California-based Courthouse News Service has reported.
23 September 2014

Minimum wage rise could affect jobs, but not recruiters

Business groups have said Labour’s plan to raise the National Minimum Wage to £8 an hour could affect job creation, but the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) says it may not have much effect on recruiters.
23 September 2014

Arrows Group launches Indian office

Technology, media and telecommunications recruiter Arrows Group has opened an office in Gurgaon, India.
IT/Telecoms, Creative/Digital/Media 23 September 2014

Del Monte accuses staffing company over $10m tomato harvest loss

A staffing company allegedly caused $10m (£6.1m) losses when it failed to provide Del Monte Fresh Production with enough workers during the peak of the tomato harvest, according to a complaint filed in Florida’s federal court, reports Law360.
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