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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

KPMG takes on 71 school leavers for work experience

Professional services company KPMG has taken on 71 school leavers for its 12-month work experience programme.
24 September 2014

BMW launches training programme for women

BMW Group has launched a new training initiative to encourage more women to consider a technical career within automotive manufacturing.

Shortfall in healthcare professionals could hamper Labour’s plans to increase NHS staff

Labour’s plans to increase the numbers of doctors and nurses in the NHS have been met with concerns about the shortfall in available healthcare staff.
Public sector 24 September 2014

UAE is a hot spot for international law firms

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to be the most attractive base for international law firms in the Middle East, reports a legal recruiter.
Legal 24 September 2014

Government gives £8m to train nuclear technicians and engineers

The government has announced £8m of funding to train the next generation of nuclear technicians and engineers.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 24 September 2014

Recruitive integrates with two jobs websites

Recruitment software provider Recruitive has integrated its cloud-based technology with Londonersjobs.com and The GreenJobs Network.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 24 September 2014

Axis partners with the REC

Recruitment industry specialist business brokerage company Axis Partnership has partnered with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
24 September 2014

Staffgroup partners with Bullhorn

Global recruiter Staffgroup has implemented Bullhorn’s cloud-based software across its UK-based Eurostaff and Germany-based Earthstaff divisions.
IT/Telecoms, Engineering 24 September 2014

Jark steps in to save 216 jobs at Mc2 Technical Recruitment

Stockton on Tees-based Mc2 Technical Recruitment has been bought out of administration, allowing part of the business to continue operating and therefore save 216 jobs.

Company acquisition leads to job creation in Northern Ireland

International golf technology provider BRS Golf has expanded in Belfast and created 28 jobs, Invest Northern Ireland has announced.

VIDEO: Passion and innovation stand out for judges in Recruiter’s Investing in Talent Awards

With only a month to go until Recruiter’s inaugural Investing in Talent Awards, we bring you a second video highlighting the calibre of entrants in the words of the judges.
24 September 2014

Temp workers used to plug skills gaps, says JobsOutlook

An increasing number of businesses are using temporary workers to plug skills gaps, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s (REC’s) monthly JobsOutlook report, published today.
24 September 2014

Bleasdale back in court but bankruptcy case delayed

A decision on whether the founder of Healthcare Locums (HCL), Kate Bleasdale, should be made bankrupt has been delayed following legal arguments at Kingston County Court this morning.
23 September 2014

Employers “frightened” of taking on dyslexic people

While some progress has been made in understanding dyslexia many employers are “frightened” of hiring workers with the condition, says a recruiter.
IT/Telecoms 23 September 2014

Recruitment methods end in court for US Navy contractor

A recruitment method in which unsolicited text messages were sent to phone users has landed a US Navy contractor in hot water, California-based Courthouse News Service has reported.
23 September 2014

Minimum wage rise could affect jobs, but not recruiters

Business groups have said Labour’s plan to raise the National Minimum Wage to £8 an hour could affect job creation, but the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) says it may not have much effect on recruiters.
23 September 2014
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