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Technology, finance and energy recruiter Eurostaff has restructured.
A study conducted to mark the end of National Apprenticeships Week has shown that 81% of employers say apprenticeships will play an increased part in the future recruitment plans.
Paul Farrer, chairman of specialist international recruitment group Aspire Global Network, is moving to Singapore from London in February to develop the company’s Asian business.
The merger of the trade association for recruiters placing professional social workers with the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) due to begin on 1 February could herald similar arrangements by the professional staffing company trade association with bodies representing other professions, according to APSCo’s chief executive.
Contractors are switching from umbrella companies to setting up their own limited companies due to pressure from agencies and employers, according to directors of umbrella companies.
Norman Lamb has been appointed employment relations minister, following the move of former incumbent Ed Davey to the energy and climate change ministry where he replaces recently resigned Chris Huhne.
IT recruiter Maximus has announced “aggressive” growth plans for this year, investing £400k in the business and moving to a new premises in the centre of London as it also looks to more than double its staffing levels from 17 to 40.

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has issued a public reprimand to former member firm, the IT recruiter IT Talent Solutions (ITTS) following an investigation into the firm’s affairs.

Engine manufacturer Perkins has made 200 temporary shopfloor workers at its Peterborough facility into permanent employees, and is also embarking on its annual drive to fill 25 technical apprenticeships.
A survey of over 1,000 employers commissioned by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has shown that the average wage will rise by 1.7%.
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