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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

The Workplace: July/August 2023

The executive assistant's time has come with the transformation of the secretary.

Lucky Hunter remains resilient and expands despite war in Ukraine

Recruiters from Russia and Ukraine have learnt to adapt new strategies in difficult circumstances.

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 JULY 2023

This week’s appointments include: Four Recruitment, Grace Blue, greenbean, Heidrick & Struggles, HIVE360, Liquid Friday

Executive search, HR 5 July 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 JULY 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Abacus Employment Services, Dovetail Human Resources, Hays Specialist Recruitment, Paiger, Right Staff

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 JULY 2023

This week’s new launches include: 11 Investments, AMS, AtlasJobs, City & Guilds, CitySprint, Diversifying Group, ID-Pal, Keystream, SLR Consulting

Mellor takes over from Thewlis as REC chair

Michelle Mellor, founder and director of Cummins Mellor, will become the new chair of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) later this year.

27 June 2023

Schreurs appointed to Gravitas’ top role

Gravitas Recruitment Group has promoted chief revenue officer Kurt Schreurs to CEO, effective from 1 July.

27 June 2023

FINANCIALS: Lehne welcomes ‘robust’ half-year performance for SThree

Contract fees were up 3% year-on-year across the majority of its regions, reveals global specialist staffing business SThree.

Life sciences, Engineering 27 June 2023

Levy gifting scheme helps Sodexo find apprenticeships for ex-offenders

Sodexo will pledge £100k of its annual Apprenticeship Levy funding in support of training ex-offenders this year.

APPOINTMENTS: 12-16 JUNE 2023

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley, Concept Resourcing, iSource Group, Nash Squared

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-16 JUNE 2023

This week’s new launches include: HIVE360, Localyze, Nash Squared

Indeed and Brentford FC aim to boost local employment through jobs fair

Hundreds are expected at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford, on Wednesday 14 June for an in-person jobs fair.

Cybersecurity recruiter InfoSec People completes MBO

InfoSec People has announced the completion of a management buyout (MBO), marking a new chapter for the company.

APPOINTMENTS: 5-9 JUNE 2023

This week’s appointments include: Ciphr, develop

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 5-9 JUNE 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Catch 22

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 JUNE 2023

This week’s new launches include: Ceridian, Next Ventures, Sonovate, Storm5, Talent Solutions Right Management, The SANS Institute

Retail, Marketing 7 June 2023
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