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Cobalt Recruitment appoints new UK managing director

Cobalt Recruitment has announced the appointment of Maria Sinclair as the new managing director of its UK operations.

Robert Walters promotes three senior managers globally

Global talent solutions recruiter Robert Walters has made three senior appointments across its business.

APPOINTMENTS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eventus Recruitment Group, Matrix, SPG Resourcing

Public sector, Social care 14 April 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Greene King, Insights, Workday

IT/Telecoms, HR 14 April 2025

NEW TO THE MARKET: 14-18 APRIL 2025

This week’s new launches include: Busy Bee Recruitment, Deel

Cheshire-headquartered Gap Personnel acquired by Rcapital

Cheshire-headquartered recruitment agency Gap Personnel has been acquired by Rcapital in a corporate carve-out.

Businesses need to be patient for OPW rules to change

Small businesses will need to wait a few more years before being relinquished of their off-payroll working obligations.

14 April 2025

Californian master plan calls for new statewide collaborative to align education, training and hiring needs

In the US, the state of California is proposing to launch digital career passports for the labour market.

APPOINTMENTS: 7-11 APRIL 2025

This week’s appointments include: Aspen, Eames Consulting, Sydney Mitchell, the rec hub

Higham steps down as deputy chairman at Nakama

John Higham is stepping down as non-executive director and deputy chairman at Nakama Group.

Web chat: June 2018

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HR 24 May 2018
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Coming off board: Embracing alternative sourcing methods

Sometimes it's worth trying a different approach to attract candidates.

Alex Arnot

Ask the expert: June 2018

Q: Our temp desk is struggling. What can we do?

24 May 2018

Alan Furley: Shooting star or damp squib?

How do you know your latest recruit won't turn out to be complete let down?

HR 24 May 2018

How introverts can develop their presentation skills

Although introverts are often reluctant to speak, Toastmaster International’s Kay Heald says their fear of public speaking can be overcome.

23 May 2018

Baltimore Consulting leaves Opus as Kenny heads MBO

Public and third sector recruiter Baltimore Consulting, part of the Opus Talent Solutions Group, has just completed a management buyout for £1.4m.

APPOINTMENTS: 21-25 MAY 2018

This week’s appointments include: Application Recruitment, APSCo, BWD, CJUK, Forward Role, HRC Recruitment, Kennedy Executive Search & Consulting, Sevenstep, Stanton House, The Curve Group, ZRG Partners

CONTRACTS: 21-25 MAY 2018

This week’s contracts & deals include: Cloetta, Healthier Recruitment, ICS, ProClinical, Workday

New guidelines prevent recruiters ordering temps how to dress

Recruiters could face hefty fines and compensation pay outs should they order their temps to wear heels, skirts or make-up.

15 May 2018

CONTRACTS: 14-18 MAY 2018

This week’s contracts & deals: Adzuna, Harvey Nash, Job.com, SRI Executive, Talent

Canadian firm acquires Alexander Mann Solutions

Alexander Mann Solutions, a global provider of talent acquisition and management services, has been acquired in a deal worth £820m.

Executive search 10 May 2018

Recruitment director banned from managing companies for 10 years

A recruitment agency director has been banned from running companies after he was found to have been diverting £60k from an insurance settlement into his personal bank account.

Demand for permanent staff up but not in retail, says Report on Jobs

Demand for permanent staff is still on the rise – but not for retail staff, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Retail, Public sector 9 May 2018

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 8-11 MAY 2018

This week’s contracts include: Driver Hire, JSA Services, OakNorth, Talent Works International, The Curve Group, TritonExec

What can recruiters get out of Snapchat?

If you want a snappy response from candidates, Snapchat could deliver, as Adzuna’s Iain Moss explains.

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