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.

Porter's swipe at recruiting jargon hits home at the RITAs

Comedian Lucy Porter did her homework before hosting the 2019 RITAs.

People 15 November 2019

Mental health support could reduce high attrition rates in recruitment

Recruitment needs to get to grips with mental health issues in the industry.

15 November 2019

More recruiters offer flex working to attract top billers

The UK Recruitment Index highlights agile working as a top benefit.

15 November 2019
Legal scales

Recruiters and employers need written gender belief policies to avoid legal action

Recruiters have been urged to review candidate and worker social media policy in light of a landmark case concerning gender-critical beliefs.

Legislation 14 November 2019

Is Scarlett half way to the Finnish line on The Apprentice?

Did things go Suomingly [geddit?] or was it an early Finnish for recruitment’s representative on BBC’s The Apprentice?

Lighter Side 14 November 2019

Epos Now creates software jobs in Norwich and the US

A payment software company is creating 100 new roles in Norwich.

IT/Telecoms 14 November 2019

Recruitment industry recognises World Kindness Day with kind acts

A photoshoot for a calendar in aid of a cancer charity and flowers from contractors for a job well done are among the acts of kindness recruiters have seen this World Kindness Day.

Lighter Side 13 November 2019

Businesses cite concerns over missing out on temp talent

Latest research shows businesses are concerned about missing out on temporary talent ahead of the introduction of new IR35 regulation.

Legislation 13 November 2019

FINANCIALS: Staffing 360 Solutions sees fall in annual revenue

US and UK-based recruitment group Staffing 360 Solutions has seen annual revenue decrease 5.6% year-on-year, according to Q3 2019 results.

Financials 13 November 2019

Rent-a-crowd to boost the buzz at events

Online events and exhibitions platform ExpoCart is recruiting members of the public to be part of the ‘crowd’ at some of the UK’s top events as part of a new service.

Domino’s delivers on 500 jobs in Ireland

Domino’s Pizza is to create 500 jobs across the Republic of Ireland over the coming months as part of its expansion plans for 2020.

Retail, Transport & logistics 13 November 2019

Goodwin still wants to stand as an independent for Sevenoaks

Tony Goodwin, chairman and CEO of Antal International, has told Recruiter he is still considering running as an independent for Sevenoaks.

People 12 November 2019

REC and ISE launch election manifestos to support careers and recruitment

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation has called on the next government to develop a new approach to work to boost the economy and support workers in its new election manifesto.

Biggest drop in job vacancies in 10 years and employment also down

UK unemployment fell in the quarter to September but so did the number of people in work, according to official figures.

IT/Telecoms 12 November 2019

I’m an ex-recruiter, don’t get me out of here – not for a while, anyway

Who to support on this year’s I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!? Jacqueline Jossa? Nadine Coyle? Ian Wright Wright Wright?

Lighter Side 12 November 2019

ALTEN hosts recruitment day in Derby to find engineers

Engineering and technology consulting specialist ALTEN is hosting a recruitment day in Derby for 100 engineers to work on an array of projects in the area.

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