The latest webinar from HMRC has brought confirmation of how Joint and Several Liability (JSL) will apply within the labour supply chain, and according to Professional Passport, the message for the recruitment sector is clear: if an umbrella company fails to pay PAYE or National Insurance Contributions (NICs), the recruitment agency will be held liable. […]
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The Government’s publication of the Keep Britain Working report from Sir Charlie Mayfield has drawn comment and reaction from the recruitment and HR sector on the potential benefits of better managing the workforce’s health. “A new partnership between business and the public sector to tackle ill health that prevents work is the right approach,” commented Recruitment and Employment […]
Commercial Service Group, one of the UK’s largest public sector-owned organisations, has launched a new recruitment company specialising in renewables, building on over 30 years of clean energy experience. The new business, Impact Energy Partners, will support recruitment across wind, solar and UK grid infrastructure, helping to address the growing talent gap in the renewables […]
The UK’s global position in technology depends on building and sustaining the strongest workforce possible. Yet, women remain noticeably under-represented in the tech sector – highlighting both a pressing challenge and a major opportunity for growth. In response, TechWorks is proud to announce the launch of Women in TechWorks, a member-led initiative set to raise […]
October 2025 marks one year since UK employers became legally obliged to take steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Leading employment law firm Littler says the first year has seen clear action by many employers. Many employers have reviewed their practices, carried out risk assessments, delivered training, and strengthened reporting channels. ACAS meanwhile […]
The latest data from HR data and insights provider Brightmine suggests that UK pay rises have plateaued at 3 per cent this quarter, and its 2026 Pay Forecast research predicts they will hold steady at this level over the next 12 months. The findings mark a return to pre-inflation levels after two years of historically high settlements. While most organisations will […]
A hospitality jobs specialist is warning of a national chef shortage and has urged culinary talent to use their expertise, come forward and help rebuild the industry’s struggling talent pool. The alert has come from industry expert Kasia Krieger, who says a lack of chefs is putting huge pressure on restaurants, hotels and catering services […]
As the UK labour market begins to show tentative signs of recovery, Gi Group Holding is urging businesses to prepare for a shift in hiring momentum. Chief Regional Officer for UK & Ireland Paulo Canoa says that while conditions remain challenging, the UK’s slowdown in hiring decline and the business’s return to growth in September […]
Research from Totaljobs has found employers are taking longer to choose who to hire as they balance tighter recruitment budgets, and a surplus in applications, with a renewed focus on finding the right people to drive growth. The average time it takes for employers to hire someone after first publishing a vacancy has risen to 8 […]
A new report has revealed AI is transforming jobs across the economy but employers can’t keep up and harness it in the best way. However, three new tools – developed by Dr Nisreen Ameen, Royal Holloway, University of London – in partnership with Skills England, and through funding provided by the British Academy’s Innovation Fellowships […]
