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.

HR, 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.

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eventus Recruitment Group, Matrix, SPG Resourcing

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Greene King, Insights, Workday

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 14 April 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new launches include: Busy Bee Recruitment, Deel

Cheshire-headquartered Gap Personnel acquired by Rcapital

Cheshire-headquartered recruitment agency Gap Personnel has been acquired by Rcapital in a corporate carve-out.

Businesses need to be patient for OPW rules to change

Small businesses will need to wait a few more years before being relinquished of their off-payroll working obligations.

Legislation 14 April 2025

Californian master plan calls for new statewide collaborative to align education, training and hiring needs

In the US, the state of California is proposing to launch digital career passports for the labour market.

Spotted Zebra merges Interview Intelligence and Assessment in one platform

HR tech talent acquisition firm Spotted Zebra has merged its Assessment platform with its Interview Intelligence.

FCSA investigates member JSA over allegations of withholding holiday pay

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is investigating allegations that one of the largest umbrella companies inappropriately withheld a contractor’s holiday pay. 

Legislation 16 March 2022

Jobseeker banned from employment tribunals for ‘vexatious’ claims

A jobseeker who was a serial claimant has been handed indefinite prohibition after bringing cases “without any reasonable grounds” following job application rejections over an eight-year period.

People 16 March 2022

Head Resourcing promotes Ritchie to head of talent

Edinburgh-headquartered recruitment specialists Head Resourcing has promoted Lyle Ritchie to head of talent solutions.

Recruitment drives bring good news across airports, house and ship builders

Airports, house and ship builders are among the businesses looking to increase the number of staff they are taking on.

Retail, Transport & logistics 16 March 2022

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 MARCH 2022

This week’s appointments include: Calibre One, Cielo, Forsyth Barnes, New Directions Health and Social Care

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 14-18 MARCH 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Brindley Medical, Kingdom Medical Services

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 MARCH 2022

This week’s new launches include: Applica, ICS Learn Group, Realise

Big Reset 2022: People need leaders to excite them

The fade into something resembling normality has blossomed into an exciting new era, the Big Reset 2022, management speaker Marcus Child has told an audience of recruitment leaders.

14 March 2022

Europe feels strain from Ukraine-Russia conflict as refugee numbers soar

As the number of Ukrainians fleeing the country reaches more than 2.5m, public services in European countries are starting to feel the strain.

14 March 2022

REC highlights concerns in letter to government ahead of Spring Budget

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has written to the government listing its concerns in advance of the upcoming Spring Budget.

Calls for government to scrap next month’s NIC increase

MPs this week accepted a non-binding motion calling on the government to scrap the National Insurance Contribution increase, due to come in next month, online news service inews.co.uk has reported.

Legislation 10 March 2022

Nuclear recruiter Thomas Thor opens London office

Thomas Thor, a global specialist in recruitment, search and workforce consultancy, has opened a London office and appointed two senior leaders.

Arrows Group partners with Unibeez to train emerging talent

Global technology talent specialist Arrows Group and Unibeez, a SaaS platform specialising in Gen Z talent, have announced a strategic partnership.

Marks Sattin expands in Europe with offices in Amsterdam

Finance and technology recruiter Marks Sattin has further expanded into the European employment market with its launch in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 MARCH 2022

This week’s appointments include: Apogee Corp, Beam, Charlton Morris, Rutherford Cross

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 7-11 MARCH 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Compass Group, The Curve Group, Walmsley Wilkinson

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