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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.

Transport & logistics, Engineering 12 June 2025

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.

Transport & logistics, Education 5 June 2025

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.

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 4 June 2025

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

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

Public sector, Social care 3 June 2025

Portfolio Payroll partners with CIPP to drive industry evolution

Payroll recruitment agency Portfolio Payroll is part of a newly unveiled strategic partnership with The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).

HR 3 June 2025

Hays appoints new CEO UK and Ireland

Recruitment and workforce solutions specialist Hays has appointed Thomas Way (pictured) as CEO of Hays UK and Ireland.

Life sciences, Engineering 2 June 2025

Argyll Scott launches two new divisions in Singapore

Specialist recruiter Argyll Scott has opened two new divisions within its Singapore business.
IT/Telecoms, HR 20 August 2014

Sharna Associates partners with Launchpad

Recruitment-to-recruitment firm Sharna Associates has partnered with video interviewing service provider Launchpad.
IT/Telecoms 20 August 2014

NES Global Talent expands in Norway

ecruiter NES Global Talent has acquired Norwegian Sandnes-based RC Consultants, a provider of engineering consultancy services and manpower solutions to the oil & gas industry in Norway.
20 August 2014

Capita acquires SouthWestern Business

Staffing and support services giant Capita has bought SouthWestern Business Process Services from private equity group Ion Equity for £28m.
Public sector 20 August 2014

Young people involved in gangs helped into training and work

Jobcentre Plus has been working with 2,100 young people in 21 London boroughs as part of a government initiative to help those involved in gangs or susceptible to gang culture into training and work.
19 August 2014

Young Colombian offered Adecco’s ‘CEO for one month’ role

Global recruiter Adecco Group has appointed its first ‘CEO for one month’ – Paola Ospina of Colombia.
19 August 2014

Executive search assignments on the increase, says AESC

Data on the worldwide executive search industry shows that search assignments are on the increase.
Executive search 19 August 2014

Malta puts stop to employment discrimination against transgender people

It is now illegal for employers in Malta to discriminate against transgender people on the grounds of sex, following a law amendment, the Malta Independent has reported.
19 August 2014

Video interviewing is yet to catch on, says research report

On average UK businesses spend £6k on unsuccessful interviews every year but more than half (55%) have never tried video interviewing techniques, according to research conducted by Foosle.
IT/Telecoms 19 August 2014

Hundreds of thousands of women in low-paid work since 2008

Since the start of the financial crisis in 2008, 826,000 more women have moved into types of work that are typically low paid and insecure, according to research conducted by the Fawcett Society.
19 August 2014

Demands for diversity complicates executive compensation packages, says leading recruiter

Executives’ demand for more diversity in their personal investments adds “a level of complexity” to the total compensation package that will need to be accounted for in the negotiation of offers, said a leading recruiter.
Executive search 18 August 2014

Recruitment agencies can up their game with IP telephony

With the UK employment market on the way back up, recruiters will be exploring how modern communications technology can help them compete effectively – attracting employers and good candidates whilst enhancing the productivity of their consultants.
18 August 2014

Remploy receives ‘significant increase’ in referrals

Remploy, the provider of specialist employment services for people with disabilities and health conditions, has seen a “significant increase in referrals” over recent months, chief executive Beth Carruthers said in a statement today.
18 August 2014

Financials: Ambition Group announces 6% revenue increase

Ambition Group has announced a revenue increase of 6% in its financial results.
18 August 2014

Sabric UK’s planned upgrade will protect and create jobs

Sabric UK’s plans to upgrade parts of its Teeside chemical plant are expected to protect 600 staff jobs and 500 contractor positions for the long-term, according to a report from the BBC.
Construction & property, Engineering 18 August 2014

US recruiter given $230k fine in employee discrimination case

US recruitment company Select Staffing is to pay out $230k (£137.5k) following claims of discrimination in the employment eligibility verification process.
18 August 2014
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