• UK law firm Birketts has launched an Employment Law App. Designed and managed by Birketts’ employment team, specifically for HR professionals, the app provides users with essential information on the latest in employment law. It is free to download from the App Store and Google Play.

• Executive search firm Foyne Jones has launched free one-to-one career sessions and redundancy support with its founder Peter Jones. The sessions calendar for virtual and in-person appointments is listed on scheduling platform Calendly, which allows anyone with a link to access Jones’ schedule and book a suitable time to connect. Each session will last 30 minutes and offers a simple staged process.

• MM Search, an executive search firm based in Scotland, has launched a new app that will enable candidates to browse the latest live vacancies in the UK and enables jobseekers to sign up to alerts for roles related to their discipline. This personalised approach means that candidates are kept updated with tailored notifications, without them having to regularly revisit job boards or check-in with their recruitment professional.

• Nova Talent has launched in Lincoln offering recruitment services in the East Midlands region. Led by Lizi Field, Nova Talent specialises in the food manufacturing, FMCG, warehouse and logistics, engineering and office support sectors from entry level to senior management positions.

• Executive search firm River Partnership has opened its New York City office. Emily Mackey, who was recently appointed as River Partnership’s US director, will lead the firm’s ongoing efforts in North America, expanding support for clients across the region.