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Recruitment industry can be part of welfare reform discussion

The Department of Work and Pensions has this week unveiled a consultation on proposals to move away from fixed cash benefit system towards tailored support.

30 April 2024

IBM survey finds UK business leaders expect 25% of workforce need to retrain

An IBM survey has found that a large number of UK respondents expect roughly 25% of the workforce would need retraining as a result of artificial intelligence (AI).

IT/Telecoms, Apprentices/Grads/School leavers 30 April 2024

APSCo launches manifesto to beat the skills crisis

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has launched its manifesto, calling on political parties to boost the UK’s economic growth by strengthening the labour market.

30 April 2024

UK fraud prevention service reveals rise in dishonest conduct by new recruits

Data sent to Cifas has revealed an increase in new recruits committing dishonest conduct against employers.

IT/Telecoms 30 April 2024

nGAGE Talent acquires Xcede Group's South African Sales Operations

Privately-owned UK recruitment group nGAGE Talent has acquired the South African operation of Xcede Group.

Oil & gas/Energy, Engineering 30 April 2024

Stafforce appoints Platt to power ports in the UK

Workforce solutions provider Stafforce has promoted Tim Platt (pictured) from head of ports to brand director for ports in the UK.

Retail, Transport & logistics 30 April 2024

Skills gaps remain in financial services, says new report

Recruitment pressures have eased but challenges remain, according to the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) Future Skills Report 2024.

Banking/Financial services, Executive search 25 April 2024

Horton International welcomes Drake Darcy to group

Global executive search and management consultancy firm Horton International has welcomed Drake Darcy to the group.

Executive search, Interim recruitment 25 April 2024

Ford & Stanley makes the Wright move at Talentwise

Ford & Stanley Group has promoted Richard ‘Ricky’ Wright to head of sales for Talentwise, the blue-collar skilled and semi-skilled business area of the group’s recruitment arm.

Transport & logistics, Engineering 25 April 2024

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Soundbites: March/April 2024

What is the bravest step forward your business has made so far in 2024?

4 March 2024
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Recruiters marked out by ‘name and shame’ minimum wage list

Recruiters are among the businesses named by HMRC for failing to pay workers the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

4 March 2024
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Loan charge scandal takes a new twist with s.684 notices

Highly controversial s.684 notices have added to the mire surrounding the Loan Charge.

4 March 2024
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Editor's leader March/April 2024

In turbulent times, we need a strong core to keep our business agile.

4 March 2024
Investing in Talent awards 2023

Two recruitment networks driving inclusivity

Recruiters are on the front line when it comes to improving diversity of talent pools. When agencies work together, collaborating on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), it produces much stronger, deeper results, as evidenced by two entries to Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards 2023.

Banking/Financial services, Legal 29 February 2024

Government committee says HMRC ‘is apparently struggling to cope’

The government’s Public Accounts Committee has today [28 February 2024] launched a scathing report on HM Revenue & Customs’ 2022-23 performance.

HR 28 February 2024

Not all doom and gloom as market generated £17.9bn in the past year

Some 70 M&A deals were completed in the UK recruitment sector in 2023, according to the latest ‘Recruitment M&A review’ from BDO.

27 February 2024

Former SThree head joins Levin ahead of ‘transformative’ phase

Technology recruitment company Levin has appointed Dave Rees as new chair of the board.

Executive search, IT/Telecoms 27 February 2024

Headstar FD division expands with new appointments

Leeds-based recruitment consultancy Headstar has grown the size of its advisory and portfolio finance director division with five new senior appointments.

Banking/Financial services, Executive search 27 February 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 26 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2024

This week’s appointments include: Astute, Heidrick & Struggles

Oil & gas/Energy, Life sciences 27 February 2024

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 26 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Ford and Stanley, XPO

Transport & logistics, Engineering 27 February 2024

NEW TO THE MARKET: 26 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2024

This week’s new launches include: Hays, SRG Ireland, Wave

Life sciences, Creative/Digital/Media 27 February 2024

Loan Charge crisis rumbles on with uncovering of new notices

The Loan Charge scandal has been engulfed by further condemnation, with the uncovering of the highly controversial s.684 notices yesterday by Sky News [20 February 2024] as politicians round on the crisis and call for a full investigation on the matter.

21 February 2024

14 recruitment companies make HMRC shame list

Staffline and Randstad Solutions are among the recruitment businesses named yesterday [20 February] by HMRC for failing to pay workers the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

21 February 2024

TalentNeuron shakes up key functions with leadership structure

TalentNeuron, a global labour market intelligence provider, has consolidated its key functions under a new executive leadership structure.

IT/Telecoms, HR 21 February 2024

City of York Trading acquires recruiter Williams + Anthony

City of York Trading (CYT) has acquired Williams + Anthony, a York-based boutique recruitment agency that specialises in pre-construction appointments, including engineers and surveying.

Engineering, Construction & property 21 February 2024
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