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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 10-14 APRIL 2023

This week’s new launches include: Kemp Recruitment, Taylor Hawkes

New to MarketTransport & logistics, Engineering 13 April 2023

REC welcomes new CBI appointment as ‘first step’ in sorting out failings

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has welcomed the appointment of Rain Newton-Smith as the CBI’s new director-general.

People 12 April 2023

Murray delivers four new dedicated divisions

Specialist recruitment agency Murray (formerly Murray McIntosh) has launched four dedicated divisions to deliver tailored policy, technology, water and engineering hiring services.

New to MarketOil & gas/Energy, Engineering 12 April 2023

FinTech expert EC1 Partners launches exec search division

FinTech recruitment expert EC1 Partners has launched a new executive search division.

New to MarketIT/Telecoms, Accounting/Finance 12 April 2023

Data violation dangers with AI such as ChatGPT

A considerable proportion of the population lacks a proper understanding of how generative AI, such as ChatGPT, operates.

LegislationLegal, IT/Telecoms 6 April 2023

Government review aims to boost work prospects for autistic people

A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has been launched by the government this week.

Legislation 6 April 2023

USAF recruitment drive looks to attract women in sport

The US Air Force is launching a new recruitment drive to attract women to the service and combat a recruitment shortfall.

Engineering, Hospitality/Leisure 6 April 2023

Gig work app rodeo raises £4m to transform gig work

Gig work management app Rodeo has raised £4m to build a single operating system where gig workers can manage work and finances.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Commercial & office support 6 April 2023

APPOINTMENTS: 3-7 APRIL 2023

This week’s appointments include: Baltimore Consulting, Cielo, iSG Technology Talent Partners, Randstad

PeopleMarketing & Sales, Executive search 5 April 2023

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 APRIL 2023

This week’s new contracts & deals include: CatalystOne Solutions, Winningtemp
 

ContractsIT/Telecoms, HR 5 April 2023

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 APRIL 2023

This week’s new launches include: APSCo, Pertemps Network Group, WithYouWithMe

New to MarketCharity & not-for-profit, HR 5 April 2023

GMP Recruitment acquires Worcester agency TRCM

Engineering, manufacturing, logistics and administration recruiter GMP Recruitment has acquired a Worcester jobs agency.

ContractsTransport & logistics, Engineering 5 April 2023

Billion Dollar Boy creates more inclusive culture with ‘flexible bank holidays’ policy

Global marketing agency Billion Dollar Boy has launched its ‘flexible bank holidays’ policy designed to support a multi-faith workforce.

Marketing, HR 5 April 2023

Vector Resourcing shares its success with its staff

Vector Resourcing, a specialist technology recruiter headquartered in East Sussex, has told Recruiter that its current shareholders have sold 100% of the business into an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust).

IT/Telecoms 5 April 2023

Headstar appoints Walker to advise board and drive growth

Leeds-headquartered finance recruitment consultancy Headstar has appointed Rob Walker (pictured, left) as strategic adviser to its board of directors.

PeopleAccounting/Finance 5 April 2023

FINANCIALS: Empresaria reveals 10% growth in profits, 75% growth in Offshore Services

Global specialist staffing group Empresaria has revealed 10% growth in net fee income to £65.4m, with its Offshore Services achieving 75% growth year-on-year.

FinancialsRecruitment Process Outsourcing, IT/Telecoms 29 March 2023

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