IT/Telecoms | Recruiter

Major Players acquires Gemini People

Creative, digital and tech recruiters Major Players has acquired creative, digital and PR recruiter Gemini People for an undisclosed sum.

Your recruitment business 18 February 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2020

This week’s appointments include: iMultiply, Stanton House, Talent

18 February 2020

NEW TO THE MARKET: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2020

This week’s launches include: Camino Partners, Stanton House, Vantage Consulting

Your recruitment business 17 February 2020

FINANCIALS: Kelly Services’ revenue down 5%

Global recruiter Kelly Services has seen revenue decline 5.4% year-on-year, according to results for the fourth quarter of 2019.

Financials 14 February 2020

Insight: MAC report dismisses Australian-style immigration system

The eagerly awaited Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report on the future for immigration was published at the end of January. So what did it conclude?

Technology, Legislation/Regulation 13 February 2020

Gi Group launches Grafton Recruitment brand in UK

Gi Group is to launch its Grafton Recruitment brand in England, Scotland and Wales.

11 February 2020

Perm appointments rise amid renewed business confidence

UK recruiters saw a further increase in permanent appointments in January, according to the latest KPMG/Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s ‘UK Report on Jobs’.

Your recruitment business, Temporary workforce 7 February 2020

Firefish Software goes south of the border with London hires

Scottish recruitment software firm Firefish Software is launching its first foray South of the border with the recruitment of two London-based salespeople.

Supplier, Technology 6 February 2020

Supertemps come to the rescue of MCM workers

A North Wales recruitment agency has said it is confident it will help workers affected by the closure of Marco Cable Management’s factory in Llangefni find new jobs.

Your recruitment business 5 February 2020

Firms announce new roles for National Apprenticeship Week

To mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week (3-9 February), a number of UK employers have already announced they are bolstering apprenticeship numbers.

In-house recruitment 3 February 2020

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2020

This week’s contracts and deals include: 1st Step Solutions, OCC Computer Personnel, On-Site London, Salt Recruitment Group, Weviewed

Supplier 3 February 2020

Software jobs at new engineering centre in Belfast

Belfast is to be boosted to the tune of 15 new software engineering jobs.

Technology, In-house recruitment 31 January 2020

Snobbery around class not a barrier in recruitment industry

While class snobbery can prove a barrier to candidates securing the right job, the good news is it appears the same cannot be said about the recruitment sector.

Diversity/Inclusion 30 January 2020

Microsoft’s new cyber security centre creates 85 jobs in Belfast

Tech giant Microsoft is to create 85 new jobs at a new cyber security centre in Belfast.

Technology, In-house recruitment 28 January 2020

New global talent visa won’t help most UK businesses, say critics

The UK government has been accused of failing to grasp that the country will need a variety of types of talent to thrive in a post-Brexit world.

Legislation/Regulation 27 January 2020

Recruitment tech firms merger creates £100m global business

Technology talent solution businesses Xcede, TechStream and Etonwood have joined to create a £100m revenue global business.

Supplier, Technology 27 January 2020

FINANCIALS: SThree profits up but down in UK & Ireland

International STEM staffing business SThree has seen net fee income climb 5% year-on-year in constant currency.

Financials, Temporary workforce 27 January 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 27-31 JANUARY 2020

This week’s appointments include: ActiveQuote, CICM, Dentsply Sirona, Eames Consulting Group, Fircroft, Ignata, Intelligent Resource, JCW Group, Sanderson, Sellick Partnership

Supplier, Technology 27 January 2020

Wren Kitchens offers IT internships to undergrads

Wren Kitchens has launched an IT internship programme for undergraduates.

Temporary workforce, Technology 23 January 2020

CEO Ellis steps aside at Harvey Nash to let talent shine

Outperforming all financial benchmarks set before him is the shining achievement of Albert Ellis’ 14-year tenure at Harvey Nash.

Your recruitment business 22 January 2020

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 20-24 JANUARY 2020

This week’s contracts and deals include: Grad DNA, Lorien, Nigel Wright, Pearson TalentLens, Resume-Library, Rhino Site Services, Textkernel

Supplier, Technology 22 January 2020

Facebook creates 1,000 new jobs in London

Facebook is to create 1,000 new roles in London during 2020, with a large number added to its team tackling harmful online content.

Technology, In-house recruitment 21 January 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 20-24 JANUARY 2020

This week’s appointments include: Acas, Cashplus, Cummins Mellor Recruitment, Harnham, Hays, Hortor, Solomon Page, Talentmark, TempTribe

Supplier, Temporary workforce 20 January 2020

NEW TO THE MARKET: 20-24 JANUARY 2020

This week’s launches include: 15Five, Amerit Consulting, Brilliant Jobs, Creative Industry Showcase, Glassdoor, KDR Recruitment, Novacare, Odgers Interim

Supplier, Diversity/Inclusion 20 January 2020

Legal recruitment market – what can we expect in 2020?

Ann-Marie Goodbody gives her views on the year ahead in the legal market and the opportunities open to recruiters.

Your recruitment business, Technology 17 January 2020