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Reed acquires Code Nation to improve tech talent solution

Reed Global has acquired Code Nation, a fast-growing independent digital and technical training provider.

REC and IES highlight employers’ needs to recruit and retain the right people

Employers suggest that any changes to public sector employment services should prioritise reform of financial support for new recruits.

16 May 2024

HMRC adds three firms to tax avoidance shame list

HM Revenue & Customs has added today three companies to the existing list of tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers aiming to ply contract and self-employed workers with their products.

16 May 2024

Critical staffing suppliers to Australia warned to prepare for SOCI

Firms supplying critical infrastructure solutions across Australia need to begin preparations as the compliance date for the amended Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) nears.

Legislation 16 May 2024

Bluestones Group announces multi-brand acquisition

Bluestones Investment Group has announced a multi-brand acquisition deal for the PACE Investments Group’s recruitment businesses.

APPOINTMENTS: 13-17 MAY 2024

This week’s appointments include: APSCo, Baltimore Consulting, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, VIQU

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 13-17 MAY 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Apsa, Jobmatch Sweden, Kelly, Mach Recruitment

NEW TO THE MARKET: 13-17 MAY 2024

This week’s new launches include: BSA Group, Engineering @ 365, Hays, jobsforschools, Talentheads

Social recruiting March/April 2024

Recruiters and staff continue to help charities. Here are some examples we’ve seen since the previous Recruiter

Four payroll providers join HMRC ‘list of shame’

Four recruitment provider and supplier businesses have been added today [11 April 2024] to HM Revenue & Customs’ list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers.

New to Market 11 April 2024

Aliter Capital appoints Antunes to grow technology and resourcing arm

Aliter Capital, a specialist buy and build investor focused on SME support services businesses, has appointed John Antunes as group CEO for its technology transformation and resourcing investment.

Recruiters, it’s time to celebrate your special day

Any idea what is special about today? Well, if you didn’t know, 11 April is International Recruiters Day!

New to Market 11 April 2024

Caremark launches eBike partnership with Eskuta to attract staff

A provider of domiciliary care has launched an eBike initiative to create new job opportunities for people without access to personal transport.

Blair’s Multiverse acquires AI talent software firm Searchlight

Workplace training company Multiverse has bought AI talent intelligence and skills assessment platform Searchlight for an undisclosed sum.

Nicholas Associates Group appoints Kendall COO

Rotherham-headquartered recruitment specialist Nicholas Associates Group (NAG) has strengthened its executive board with the appointment of Kelly Kendall as chief operating officer.

LEGISLATION: Employment changes bring new rights from day one

Along with April showers, this month brings the UK a number of employment law and payment rate changes.

Legislation 5 April 2024

As MP Halfon bows out, where does that leave skills, training and apprenticeships?

With a nod to Lord of the Rings, Robert Halfon announced his resignation as minister for skills, apprenticeships and higher education just before the Easter break.

Game-changing moment as HMRC eases up on double taxation

Experts say that changes for the IR35 legislation represent “a game-changing moment” in the history of the controversial legislation as a new policy aims to prevent double taxation.

Legislation 4 April 2024

APPOINTMENTS: 1-5 APRIL 2024

This week’s appointments include: Ably Resources, Accurate Background, NPAworldwide

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 1-5 APRIL 2024

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Hays, Meridian Business Support, Northern Employment Services

NEW TO THE MARKET: 1-5 APRIL 2024

This week’s new launches include: FAIRER Consulting, Hays, Indeed, UBIO, Vercida Consulting

WhiteCrow acquires Armstrong Craven to create new player in talent solutions sector

WhiteCrow Research has acquired fellow talent research provider Armstrong Craven.

Worthington joins Anderson Quigley as first ever head of marketing

Executive search firm Anderson Quigley has appointed Patrick Worthington as the company’s first head of marketing.

FINANCIALS: Empresaria reveals fall in profits, but Offshore Services delivers growth

Empresaria’s Offshore Services operations proved to be the shining light in the company’s fortunes in 2023, according to the global specialist staffing group’s annual results.

Revenue growth of almost £4m in Norman Broadbent year-end results

Norman Broadbent has revealed its best financial results in over a decade.

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