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Staying with one employer outdated, says hiring expert

A leader of the newly launched UK Hiring Taskforce sees a future short-term employment environment similar to the so-called gig economy in which organisations themselves are not long-lived because of rapidly changing technology.

27 May 2025

Government’s apprenticeship budget refocuses to ‘rebuild Britain’

The government has made radical changes to skills and training, including a refocus away from higher-level apprenticeship funding.

REC urges government to build on success of Restart Scheme

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the government to build on the success of the Restart Scheme.

Social care, Engineering 27 May 2025

Key executive appointments for ManpowerGroup

Global workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup has announced two key executive appointments aimed to accelerate its strategic growth and transformation agenda.

27 May 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, Madison Berkeley, The Education Network

NEW TO THE MARKET: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Aston University, Four Squared Recruitment, Gi Group UK, itris X, ManpowerGroup

Energy recruitment firm launches in Aberdeen

Specialist recruitment firm Agilient Talent Partners has launched in Aberdeen, focusing on permanent hiring within the energy sector.

Trinity Bridge expands in Central Europe, appoints MD for Germany

Hospitality specialist executive search firm Trinity Bridge is expanding its operations in Central Europe with the appointment of Stephanie Watzek.

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.

Hays appoints de Rozario as global head of advisory services

Global recruiter Hays has appointed Dr Rohan de Rozario as global head of advisory services.

Executive search, HR 22 November 2022

Recruiter Momenta Group partners with paralegal non-profit to promote job opportunities

Momenta Group, a contingent recruiter serving major UK financial services organisations, will partner with NALP to promote careers for aspiring paralegals.

Legal, Accounting/Finance 22 November 2022

Alexander Lyons Solutions appoints new chairman with seven-figure investment

London-headquartered executive search consultancy Alexander Lyons Solutions (ALS) welcomes Anthony Mowatt (pictured) as its new chairman.

Worrying picture of recruitment and supply chain shortages in manufacturing

More than half of UK manufacturers (55%) have been affected when it comes to recruitment in the last year, according to online business news outlet BDaily.

V7 founder completes MBO to drive further international growth in Europe

Specialist recruitment firm V7 Recruitment is targeting further growth in Europe with a focus on Germany, and a further strategy to break into the US market following the completion of a management buyout.

RBW Consulting appoints Wakefield as CEO

Recruitment and search consultancy RBW Consulting has appointed James Wakefield (pictured) as CEO.

Executive search 16 November 2022

HSBC supports green recruiter LSP Renewables with growth plans

A global environmental recruitment business has won £5m financing from HSBC UK and $1.5m (£1.3m) from HSBC Taiwan.

APPOINTMENTS: 12-18 NOVEMBER 2022

This week’s appointments include: Anderson Quigley, Forward Role, MGAC | RLF

Public sector, Marketing 15 November 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 12-18 NOVEMBER 2022

This week’s new launches include: Contechs, CV Wallet, Liberty Hive, Nicholas Associates Group, OnlyDataJobs, Stafforce, Steps To Work, Sterling, Yoti

Insight: Wellbeing and recognition

Employee wellbeing and recognising achievements are woefully untapped and hitting employers where it hurts – in their profits

HR 15 November 2022

Business Advice: if productivity falters, the answer is in your data

How much do you measure productivity in your business?

15 November 2022

Farewell to three industry grandees

Three recruitment industry leaders have died this autumn after long and high-profile careers in the sector.

15 November 2022

The Last Word Nov/Dec 2022: Bethany Warren and Milena Maneva

Does not being physically present in the workplace negatively affect women’s career progression and heighten the glass ceiling even further?

15 November 2022

My Brilliant Recruitment Career: Rob Blackburn

Rob Blackburn spoke with Roisin Woolnough

Executive search 15 November 2022

Websites that go the extra mile

Does your website over-deliver or are candidates and clients equally underwhelmed? Sue Weekes discovers how recruiters can up their game

Warning on use of emotion analysis technology

The Information Commissioner’s Office will issue guidance on biometric technologies and their use in spring 2023, while it is currently warning organisations to be wary around the risks of using emotion analysis technology before putting it into use.

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