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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.

APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

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

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

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

NEW TO THE MARKET: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

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

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.

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.

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.

Pedersen & Partners launches first US office in Houston

International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened its first US office in Houston, one of the country’s oil capitals.
Engineering, Executive search 1 September 2015

Heidrick & Struggles opens Perth office

Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has opened an office in Perth, Western Australia.

Fuel Recruitment opens Manchester office

Technology, media and telecoms recruiter Fuel Recruitment opens a Manchester office today, as a result of a number of key clients in the area.

Russian-based expats profit less as labour market changes

Russian-based expats are facing contract changes and lower compensation packages as businesses try to save money while Russian workers upskill.
Executive search, HR 27 August 2015

Jobvite takes on four top executives in US

Recruitment technology provider Jobvite has appointed Rachel Bitte as chief people officer.
IT/Telecoms 27 August 2015

CBSbutler takes on Bone

Technical recruiter CBSbutler has appointed Matt Bone as team leader for its new energy division.
Engineering 27 August 2015

TIMES Resources appoints Adams director

IT recruiter TIMES Resources has appointed Nick Adams as director.
IT/Telecoms 27 August 2015

Strive Supply Chain hires Rowland-Jones as apprentice

Logistics and supply chain staffing specialist Strive Supply Chain has appointed Alexandra Rowland-Jones as an apprentice.

ReThink Recruitment takes on Archer

Technology staffing specialist ReThink Recruitment has appointed Paul Archer as regional manager for its Birmingham office.
IT/Telecoms 27 August 2015

Redline appoints new consultants

Management, technical and sales staffing specialist Redline has appointed several new consultants across its business.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 27 August 2015

Qui Recruitment hires Dutton for London office

Rec-to-rec recruiter Qui Recruitment has appointed Laura Dutton to head up its London division.
27 August 2015

La Salle Network promotes O’Donnell

Chicago-based recruiter La Salle Network has promoted Krisi Rossi O’Donnell to chief recruiting officer.
Executive search 27 August 2015

Heidrick & Struggles rehires Moran for Chicago office

Tom Moran has rejoined global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles as a partner within its global chief executive and board, financial services and insurance practice.
Executive search 27 August 2015

Carmichael Fisher takes on Becar in London

International executive search firm Carmichael Fisher has taken on Benoit Becar as senior consultant.
IT/Telecoms, Executive search 27 August 2015

Allen Austin hires Reinsvold as partner in US

US executive search firm Allen Austin has appointed Chris Reinsvold as a partner within its industrial practice.
Engineering, Executive search 27 August 2015

ADVANCE appoints Critchley to board

Recruitment industry and contractor workforce management company ADVANCE has appointed Shaun Critchley to its board of directors.
27 August 2015
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