APSCo promotes Bowen to head of professional development

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has appointed Julie Bowen as its new head of professional development.

Santanol targets Aboriginal workers in Australia

Indian sandalwood oil producer Santanol has held recruitment days specifically targeting Aboriginal people in the far North of Western Australia.

New-look GLA remit expected early next year

The Gangmasters Licensing Authority expects to find out which new sectors could come under its remit as early as next spring.

Mitsubishi to set up HR hub for recruitment in Singapore

Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Group is to set up an HR hub in Singapore that will support recruitment and training activities of its subsidiaries.

Adecco continues expansion with Penna acquisition

Adecco’s £105.3m acquisition of Penna will give the people management consultancy scope to expand its service lines beyond the UK, according to Penna’s current chief executive Gary Browning.

Recruitive integrates with The Chef House

Recruitment software provider, Recruitive, has integrated its cloud-based software solutions with online chef community The Chef House.

Express Rail Services goes full steam ahead with new contract

Specialist rail recruitment agency Express Rail Services, a Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) company, has won a major contract to supply temporary workers and permanent recruitment services to UK transport firm The Go-Ahead Group.