Transport & logistics

REC to seek more details from Adecco and PMP Recruitment over Amazon allegations

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) said today [22 February 2021] that they will be seeking “further detail” from PMP Recruitment and Adecco about alleged poor working conditions and contracts for agency workers at online retail giant Amazon.

Your business, Your recruitment business 22 February 2021

Uber drivers ruling will disrupt business world, say experts

The ruling that Uber’s 60,000 drivers can be legally classified as workers will send shockwaves around the business world. 

Temporary workforce, Legislation/Regulation 22 February 2021

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 22-26 FEBRUARY 2021

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Orka Technology Group, The Curve Group

Supplier, Temporary workforce 22 February 2021

New jobs in maintenance, construction, boat building and packaging

UK budget hotel chain Travelodge is expanding its 120-strong nationwide in-house maintenance team with a further 41 new positions to support its 563 hotels across the UK.

Your business, Your recruitment business 18 February 2021

Lockdown doesn’t stop firms creating new jobs

Although UK businesses are going through a tough time, Recruiter highlights some good news on the job front.

Your business, Your recruitment business 9 February 2021

Good news for job creation, despite the ongoing lockdown

As UK businesses, especially those in the hospitality, leisure and retail industries, are going through torrid times, Recruiter shines a little ‘good job news’ light on the economy.

Your business, Your recruitment business 25 January 2021

Consilium Recruit wins maritime tech project in Belfast Harbour

UK recruitment company Consilium Recruit has secured a deal to work on a project that aims to decarbonise maritime transport.

Your business, Your recruitment business 20 January 2021

FINANCIALS: Robert Walters sees 25% profit fall

Global recruiter Robert Walters experienced a 25% drop in group net fee income for the fourth quarter of 2020 year-on-year, according to the company’s trading update.

Financials 12 January 2021

APPOINTMENTS: 11-15 JANUARY 2021

This week’s appointments include: Focus Management Consultants, Four Recruitment, Harvey Nash Group, Pedersen & Partners, Remote, Timewise

Supplier, Your recruitment business 12 January 2021

The Sterling Choice rewards employees’ with 30% profit share scheme

Peterborough-based recruitment agency The Sterling Choice has rolled out a 30% profit-share scheme for all company employees.

Your business, Your recruitment business 8 January 2021

Brexit, Covid and IR35: perfect storm to hit driver recruitment

Miles of heavy goods trucks queueing for miles may not be hitting the news at the moment but the logistics sector isn’t immune from other issues, say sector specialists.

Your recruitment business 6 January 2021

D&D Recruit seals deals on driving and warehouse jobs

Two major contract wins will see Runcorn-headquartered employment agency D&D Recruit sourcing for 150 driving roles across the UK around distribution centres in Warrington, Deeside, Speke, Coventry, Bristol, Bedford and Manchester.

Your recruitment business 3 December 2020

Turning on the tourism talent tap

Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project is going to require a workforce of 35,000 in a sector in which it doesn’t have a huge home-grown skill base

Your business 1 December 2020

Autotech Recruit launches electric vehicle training initiative

Autotech Recruit has announced the launch of a major electric vehicle (EV) training initiative under the umbrella of its newly-launched brand, Autotech Training.

Your recruitment business 25 November 2020

Shore Group secures £20m funding from Santander

The Shore Group, a Hove-based recruitment agency, has arranged an invoice finance facility from Santander UK to help its growth plans.

Your recruitment business, Temporary workforce 25 November 2020

nGAGE built environment brands join under one leader

Three built environment businesses owned by nGAGE Specialist Recruitment are coming together under single leadership, nGAGE has announced.

Your recruitment business 10 November 2020

Gap personnel secures £30m finance from Lloyds Bank

Wrexham-headquartered recruiter gap personnel has secured a £30m invoice finance facility from Lloyds Bank.

Your recruitment business 10 November 2020

NEW TO THE MARKET: 9-13 NOVEMBER 2020

This week’s new launches include: Finatal Private Equity, Frontline Recruitment, RecruitmentJunky

10 November 2020

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 2-6 NOVEMBER 2020

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Broadbean Technology, EVera Recruitment

Supplier, In-house recruitment 5 November 2020

Good jobs news despite the impending lockdown gloom

As England heads into another lockdown, and the other countries of the UK face similar tough restrictions, Recruiter offers some ‘good job news’ light at the end of the tunnel.

In-house recruitment 2 November 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 2-6 NOVEMBER 2020

This week’s appointments include: Digiterre, Livingston James Group

Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 2 November 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 19-23 OCTOBER 2020

This week’s appointments include: Flint Hyde, Harvey John, Lily Shippen Secretarial Recruitment, Mercer, New Street Consulting Group, Perkbox, The Portfolio Group, Walter James Group

Supplier, Your business 19 October 2020

Short promoted to CEO Randstad UK & Ireland

Managing director Randstad UK Vicky Short (pictured) has been promoted to CEO for Randstad UK & Ireland from 1 January 2021.

Your recruitment business 16 October 2020

CitySprint and Poundland create nearly 2,000 jobs

Job creation news comes today from distribution company CitySprint and retailer Poundland.

Your business, Your recruitment business 12 October 2020

APPOINTMENTS: 12-16 OCTOBER 2020

This week’s appointments include: Berry Recruitment, BoardroomAdvisors.co, Bullhorn, Clarion, Cloud International, Personio, The Curve Group, WeLove9am

Supplier, Your recruitment business 12 October 2020
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