No short-term solution in sight to GP shortage

The UK’s immediate requirement for general practitioners is unlikely to be addressed in the near-term due to the profession not being added to the government’s skill shortage list this week.

FINANCIALS: Harvey Nash profits in line with management expectations

Harvey Nash’s adjusted profit before tax for the full year 2014 is expected to be in line with management revised expectations of £9m, according to a trading update from the global executive recruitment and professional services group.

FINANCIALS: Hudson Global profits up 6.4% over 2014

US-listed professional recruiter Hudson Global’s latest financial statement, released yesterday [26 February], shows a 6.4% increase in gross margin (gross profit) across the group for the year ended 31 December – US$222.8m (£144.7m), up from $209.4m in 2013.

Procurement Heads hires Smith as manager

Martin Smith joins procurement recruitment specialist Procurement Heads as senior manager.

Odgers Interim expands Canadian, UK teams

Stuart Hay joins Odgers Interim Canada, the executive interim division of Odgers Berndtson, as partner within its Calgary office.

Lawrence Harvey promotes Smith

Adam Smith, associate director at global recruitment specialists Lawrence Harvey, has been promoted to director of enterprise solutions, the largest division within the Lawrence Harvey Group.

Heidrick & Struggles strengthens tech expertise

Global executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles has strengthened its technology expertise with the appointment of Tim Lüdke.