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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

Agency workers at UK’s well-known retailer told to stay at home

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ordered hundreds of agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home.

Retail, Transport & logistics, IT/Telecoms 28 April 2025

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APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting, Oyster, Starfish Search

Public sector, Charity & not-for-profit, Executive search, Interim recruitment, HR 28 April 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: 55/Redefined, AMS, In2Dialog

ContractsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, Creative/Digital/Media 28 April 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Matchtech, Jobmatch Sweden

New to MarketLife sciences, Engineering 28 April 2025

Cobalt Recruitment appoints new UK managing director

Cobalt Recruitment has announced the appointment of Maria Sinclair as the new managing director of its UK operations.

PeopleEngineering, Construction & property 25 April 2025

National student lettings agency launches apprenticeship scheme

A student lettings agency based in Loughborough is helping young professionals kickstart their careers with a new apprenticeship scheme.

New to MarketConstruction & property, Graduates/Apprentices/School leavers 25 April 2025

Sheffield director of umbrella company banned for VAT fraud

The boss of an umbrella company that failed to pay more than £2.5m in VAT has been banned as a director.

PeopleHR, Accounting/Finance 24 April 2025

Robert Walters promotes three senior managers globally

Global talent solutions recruiter Robert Walters has made three senior appointments across its business.

PeopleRecruitment Process Outsourcing 24 April 2025

Mental health leave requests gives recruiters chance to open conversations with consultants

Recruiters have been urged to use mental health leave requests to open up conversations with consultants about underlying mental health issues.

10 September 2019

Employment figures at odds with hiring confidence among employers

Positive employment data is at odds with low hiring confidence among employers.

10 September 2019

FINANCIALS: Cpl Resources posts rise in profits

Irish workforce solutions group Cpl Resources has seen a 16% increase in net fee income year-on-year, according to results for the year ended 30 June 2019.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing 10 September 2019

Recruiters tend to have easy daily commute

While most recruiters tend to take around half an hour to get to work, Recruiter has discovered one recruitment leader that has a daily four-hour round trip commute.

10 September 2019

TUC class discrimination ban could create legal minefield

TUC plans to ban class discrimination in the workplace would be unworkable unless recruiters are given very clear guidance around the implementation of any new rules.

Legislation 9 September 2019

Jobs created at £1.35m Belfast software centre

A tech company is creating 15 new jobs in Northern Ireland through the launch of a new £1.35m software centre in south Belfast.

UK&IrelandIT/Telecoms 9 September 2019

Alton Towers seeks extra staff for Halloween shows

Alton Towers is recruiting hundreds of specialist actors, make-up artists, technicians, set designers and costume creators to help create the Alton Towers' annual Scarefest horror show.

Lighter SideHospitality/Leisure 9 September 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s launches include: Beamery, Hela Job, SmashFly Technologies, Storm2, Taylor Root, Teachright

New to MarketPublic sector, Education 9 September 2019

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s launches include: Brightwork, CV-Library, Driver Hire, Fedcap Employment, JobDiva, JobTeaser, Norman Broadbent Group, Sonovate

ContractsPublic sector, Transport & logistics 9 September 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 9-13 SEPTEMBER 2019

This week’s appointments include: Autotech Recruit, Bibby Financial Services, Eden Scott, Frazer Jones, Mane Contract Services, Oleeo, Pedersen & Partners, StepStone, Thorn Baker, Totaljobs

PeopleMarketing, Transport & logistics 9 September 2019

Garden centre seeks staff to add magic to customer experience

Is your first reaction to any depiction of Father Christmas: “Santa! I know him, I know him!”? Then we have the perfect role for you.

Lighter SideRetail 6 September 2019

Recruiter looks for love on Channel 4’s First Dates Hotel

A Leicester-based recruitment consultant is the latest to take to reality TV in search of love through his appearance on Channel 4’s First Dates Hotel.

Lighter SideLife sciences 6 September 2019

Jobs report finds fastest fall in permanent appointments for three years

Permanent staff appointments have declined at the quickest rate for more than three years, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs.

6 September 2019

Government’s post-Brexit scheme for EU workers is good news for recruiters

The government’s move to enable EU citizens to apply for temporary leave to remain in the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit is good news for recruiters.

5 September 2019

Spending review fails to allay IR35 and Brexit worries

The Chancellor’s spending review has done nothing to alleviate concerns about the impact of the impending IR35 off-payroll extension into the private sector or whether the UK has the right skills strategy in place to thrive post-Brexit, according to recruitment and staffing organisations.

Public sector, Social care 5 September 2019

Employers overlook training for contingent workers

UK employers are overlooking the training needs of contingent workers, according to global skills organisation City & Guilds Group.

5 September 2019

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