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HR and payroll firm UKG appoints new CIO

UKG, a provider of HR, payroll and workforce management solutions, has appointed Prakash Kota chief information officer (CIO).

Creative/Digital/Media, IT/Telecoms 7 April 2025

Former Apprentice stars call for greater government support for entrepreneurs

A group of Apprentice stars have called on the government to do more to help small businesses facing the double-whammy of new tax hikes and a stagnated economy.

Education, Hospitality/Leisure 4 April 2025

APSCo promotes Hurley to UK MD

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has announced the promotion of Samantha Hurley (pictured) to UK managing director.

3 April 2025

Dragon-backed Chapter 2 boosts talent offering with transformation service

Chapter 2, the disruptive recruitment and talent solutions provider, today launches its Transformation & Advisory service.

Creative/Digital/Media, Executive search 3 April 2025

Zero-hours contracts must be ‘transparent and consistent’ says REC’s Shoesmith

Government must ensure that “transparency and consistency” exist around zero-hours contracts that workers can request.

Public sector, Social care 1 April 2025

Pertemps makes a splash recruiting for Northumbrian Water

UK-wide recruitment agency Pertemps has been awarded the managed service contract for Northumbrian Water.

Oil & gas/Energy, Transport & logistics 28 March 2025

Recruitment industry experts reacts to Chancellor’s Spring Statement

The terms of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement found no universal agreement as to potential positives in store for either the UK economy or the UK workforce.

27 March 2025

Recruiters ignore 50+ candidates at their peril

Organisations that ignore or reject qualified candidates who are older than 50 do so at their peril.

27 March 2025

CorpAcq acquires financial recruiter Axon Moore

CorpAcq has acquired financial recruitment consultancy Axon Moore following a majority stake by the investment firm.

Banking/Financial services, Executive search 26 March 2025

Why TikTok could be key when it comes to recruitment

With over 1bn monthly users across the world, TikTok has become an internet sensation and remains one of the fastest-growing social media platforms out there.

Marketing, Creative/Digital/Media 21 February 2025

M&A activity in recruitment up nearly 50% and predicted to follow in 2025

Acquisitions and sales of recruitment businesses in the UK rose by nearly 50% last year compared to 2023.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 20 February 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Chiefs Group, Heidrick & Struggles, RecLAW

Legal, Executive search 19 February 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 17-21 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Bakkavor, Berry Recruitment

Transport & logistics, Agriculture 19 February 2025

Shorter and more flexible apprenticeships help government boost growth

Giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements will enable up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year, says the government.

Oil & gas/Energy, Creative/Digital/Media 11 February 2025

West Midlands mayor appoints team of experts to deliver Jobs for Everyone

Richard Parker, mayor of the West Midlands, has appointed 12 experts to help him tackle unemployment and deliver his ‘Jobs for Everyone’ priority.

Construction & property, IT/Telecoms 11 February 2025

The Rec Hub immerses itself in new acquisition

Talent solutions provider the rec hub has acquired Estonian-based immersive.

Executive search 11 February 2025

Elevate Talent leads search for Sport England’s next CEO

Elevate Talent has been appointed to lead the search for Sport England’s new CEO.

Public sector, Hospitality/Leisure 11 February 2025

In employment bill ‘Nobody wins unless everybody wins’ says REC’s Mellor

The chair of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has called for “a [UK] labour market that works for everyone together” as efforts to polish and refine the new Employment Rights Bill pick up steam in Parliament.

10 February 2025

Will contractors be back in control of their IR35 status?

Incoming changes to company size thresholds will put thousands of contractors back in charge of determining IR35 status.

10 February 2025

NATS extends contract with Gattaca Solutions

Gattaca Solutions has signed a multi-year contract with UK air traffic control services provider NATS as its sole temporary workforce solutions partner.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Public sector 7 February 2025

Serco awarded MoD’s UK Armed Forces Recruitment Service programme

Serco, the international provider of critical government services, has been awarded a landmark UK contract by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Public sector, Marketing 7 February 2025

The Gym Group kick-starts fitness careers with new PT programme

Nationwide gym operator The Gym Group has launched The Gym Group Academy to give fitness enthusiasts the chance to become fully qualified personal trainers in as little as eight weeks.

Hospitality/Leisure, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 7 February 2025

Workwell expands in North America with acquisition of Eastridge Workforce Management

Global human capital management (HCM) and employer of record (EOR) services provider Workwell Group has acquired Eastridge Workforce Management (EWM).

IT/Telecoms, HR 7 February 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Adecco Group, Animmersion UK, Bullhorn, Manchester City Council, Recite Me

Public sector, Creative/Digital/Media 4 February 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 3-7 FEBRUARY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Arthur, Ciphr, Club Connective, Creative Talent Endeavors

Social care, Banking/Financial services 4 February 2025
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