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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

New industry body AoRMA launches for recruitment marketing

The Association of Recruitment Marketing Agencies (AoRMA) officially launches today [24 February 2025].

Marketing, Legal 24 February 2025

$6m-valued AI start-up Alfa AI plans to revolutionise recruitment

An AI recruitment start-up has secured more than $625,000 (£494,500) to place the company at a valuation of $6m.

The Apprentice Round-up: Team Ascendency takes a pizza the action

Is the recruitment industry’s representative in the BBC’s The Apprentice still in with a fighting chance?

Why TikTok could be key when it comes to recruitment

With over 1bn monthly users across the world, TikTok has become an internet sensation and remains one of the fastest-growing social media platforms out there.

Marketing, Creative/Digital/Media 21 February 2025

M&A activity in recruitment up nearly 50% and predicted to follow in 2025

Acquisitions and sales of recruitment businesses in the UK rose by nearly 50% last year compared to 2023.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 20 February 2025

AMS appoints Gordon Stuart as CEO

AMS, the global talent acquisition and consulting business, has appointed Gordon Stuart (pictured) as CEO, with immediate effect.

Executive search 20 February 2025

William Sterling Partners launches to headhunt talent in tax

William Sterling Partners, a boutique tax headhunting firm, has been launched by Glen Tovee and Oliver Baggs.

Horton International expands in Europe with Portugal office

Global executive search and talent management firm Horton International has launched an office in Portugal, strengthening its presence in Southern Europe.

Legal, Executive search 20 February 2025

Eames Group strikes Golds with executive role

Eames Consulting has announced the appointment of Elliot Golds as executive director.

Executive search, IT/Telecoms 19 February 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Madison Berkeley, Marks Sattin, SPG Resourcing, The IN Group

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Chiefs Group, Heidrick & Struggles, RecLAW

Legal, Executive search 19 February 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Bakkavor, Berry Recruitment

Does Our Melica march on to another week?

How has the recruitment industry’s hopeful candidate fared in the latest task of the BBC’s The Apprentice process?

Shorter and more flexible apprenticeships help government boost growth

Giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements will enable up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year, says the government.

West Midlands mayor appoints team of experts to deliver Jobs for Everyone

Richard Parker, mayor of the West Midlands, has appointed 12 experts to help him tackle unemployment and deliver his ‘Jobs for Everyone’ priority.

The Rec Hub immerses itself in new acquisition

Talent solutions provider the rec hub has acquired Estonian-based immersive.

Executive search 11 February 2025
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