Your recruitment business

Skill-based hiring can have ugly consequences – what can go wrong?

Skill-based hiring (SBH) is a hiring strategy that focuses on recruiting and selecting candidates based primarily on their demonstrated ability to perform each skill required for the position.

HR 2 May 2025

Elite Leaders appoints new Executive Team member

Elite Leaders is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris O’Connell to its Executive team.

1 May 2025

Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

Digital education recruitment platform Humly has finalised the purchase of London-based supply agency Future Education.

Public sector, Creative/Digital/Media 1 May 2025

HMRC to ‘revise’ IR35 CEST tool

The government has announced that its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool will be “revised” from today [30 April 2025].

IT/Telecoms, Accounting/Finance 30 April 2025

APSCo briefs House of Lords on more amendments to Employment Rights Bill

Trade body APSCo has warned Peers of urgent amendments needed to the Employment Rights Bill, which must be addressed before it reaches Royal Assent.

30 April 2025

Policy changes leave US frontline workers nervous about jobs

Global trade policy changes are leaving US frontline workers nervous, angry and stressed out about potential effects on their jobs.

HR 30 April 2025

The SR Group liquidates two German offices

The SR Group’s German companies will formally enter into a solvent liquidation process on 1 May.

30 April 2025

Eurobase People appoints new sales director to push growth

IT/tech recruiter Eurobase People has appointed Steven Oakley (pictured) as sales director.

Sales, IT/Telecoms 30 April 2025

Recruitment insolvencies on rise at fastest rate since financial crash

Recruitment agencies are shutting for business at their fastest rate in 15 years, according to analysis by business news outlet CityAM.

28 April 2025

Indigo Group takes majority stake in construction/logistics recruiter BMSL Group

Indigo Group has acquired the majority of shares and assets of BMSL Group, a recruitment company operating in the construction and transport sectors.

Transport & logistics, Engineering 23 March 2023

ThinCats funds MBO of tech specialist Be-IT Group

ThinCats, alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs in the UK, has provided funding to facilitate the management buy-out of tech specialist recruiter Be-IT Group.

Creative/Digital/Media, Interim recruitment 23 March 2023

Global trends show end to The Great Resignation

The Great Resignation may be over as the world enters the era of internal progression, according to a new global trends report from HireVue.

HR 23 March 2023

Skills programme celebrates successes in Yorkshire

The Skills Support for the Workforce Programme has supported nearly 600 businesses across York, North Yorkshire and East Riding.

Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 23 March 2023

PSR Group appoints CEO, strengthens leadership team

The PSR Group, which operates in five key markets – construction, healthcare, FinTech, technology and social value – has restructured its leadership team.

Construction & property, IT/Telecoms 16 March 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 13-17 MARCH 2023

This week’s appointments include: Airswift, AMS, Anderson Quigley, CBI, Durlston Partners, emagine Consulting, Foyne Jones, Heidrick & Struggles, MM Search

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Retail 15 March 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 13-17 MARCH 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Copello Global, Matrix, Salt, Security Watchdog, Talentheads

Public sector, Creative/Digital/Media 15 March 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 13-17 MARCH 2023

This week’s new launches include: CodeVerse, Hally AI, Ingeus, Levin Group, Quanta, Storm3, Storm4, Venn

Marketing & Sales, Oil & gas/Energy 15 March 2023

SSQ co-founder Sharpe launches new consultancy

Co-founder of legal recruiter SSQ Gavin Sharpe has launched an executive & leadership consultancy business with a special focus in the recruitment sector.

10 March 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 6-10 MARCH 2023

This week’s appointments include: Berry Recruitment, SPG Resourcing, Wilbury Stratton

Executive search, IT/Telecoms 9 March 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 6-10 MARCH 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Bridge Education Recruitment, Operam Education Group, Paysend, Transformify

Public sector, Education 9 March 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 6-10 MARCH 2023

This week’s new launches include: Energize Group, New Leaf Initiative, Screenloop, Strive Sales

Sales, Creative/Digital/Media 9 March 2023

FINANCIALS: Impellam announces sale completion of businesses and rise in profits

Global staffing firm Impellam Group expects to report annual gross profit of £315m, an increase of 23.7% compared to FY 2021.

8 March 2023

Employers ‘don’t care’ about workers’ mental health, says study

A new study has found that 60% of those in employment believe their workplace doesn’t ‘truly care’ about their mental health.

HR 8 March 2023

Baltimore Consulting partners with Bristol Hippodrome to help disadvantaged children

Public sector specialist recruiter Baltimore Consulting has partnered with one of Britain’s most renowned theatre companies.

Charity & not-for-profit, Hospitality/Leisure 8 March 2023

CharityJob campaign calls recruiters out for snubbing candidates

Recruiters have been urged to reply to all applicants and not just shortlisted or successful ones.

Charity & not-for-profit 8 March 2023
Top