UK – Number of agency workers increased 40% in the past ten years as firms fill staffing gaps

The number of agency workers in the UK has grown to 800,000, a 40% increase over the past decade, according to research from the Resolution Foundation.

The research, which polled 500 HR managers, found that most firms using agency workers do so for traditional reasons such as filling gaps in staffing...

UK – Staffing 360 Solutions announces refinancing of UK facilities

Staffing 360 Solutions, a recruitment firm with operations in the US and UK, today signed an agreement to enter an invoice financing facility with HSBC to cover its three business units in the United Kingdom.

The agreement covers Longbridge Recruitment 360, The JM Group, and the most recent acquisition...

UK – Nearly half of businesses view apprentices as a valuable source of talent

Almost half of businesses in the UK, or 37%, say apprentices will be a top source of talent in 2018, according to survey research from Alexander Mann Solutions.  

The research polled more than 2,000 senior HR professionals. It also found that graduates remain the favoured talent pool for entry-level...

Bulgaria – Majority of executives expect business to grow in 2018

Most executives in Bulgaria expect their businesses to grow in 2018 and 78% plan to recruit new employees, according to research from executive search firm Stanton Chase International.

The research showed that 77% of executive managers said their businesses grew in 2017 and this year, 82% of them expect...

World – ManpowerGroup named a World’s Most Ethical Company and one of World’s Most Admired Companies

ManpowerGroup has been named as a World's Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute, a company that defines and measures corporate ethical standards.

This is the eight consecutive year that ManpowerGroup has been named as such. ManpowerGroup has also been named one of Fortune Magazine's 2018 World's...

France – Paris labour tribunal court rules in favour of Uber over its drivers’ employment status

A French labour tribunal yesterday ruled in favour of Uber over the employment status of one of its drivers.

“Uber’s business is intermediation rather than transportation, as the service contract clearly stipulates,” the tribunal said.

The ruling however, conflicts with an EU court ruling in December...

UK – Bluestones investment group acquires Midlands recruitment firm Handystaff

Bluestones Investment Group announced that it has acquired HandyStaff limited, a Midlands based recruitment specialist business focused on providing temporary and permanent personnel in the construction and shopfitting sectors.

After the acquisition, HandyStaff was provided with investment to be used...

UK – Number of jobs available in London tumbles in January, professionals seeking jobs also drops

London saw a decrease in the number of jobs available in January when compared to the previous year, according to the latest Morgan McKinley London Employment Monitor.

In the same month, the number of professionals seeking jobs in London also fell by 27%, year-on-year.

On the yearly figures, Hakan Enver,...

Spain – Eurofirms reports 19% increase in turnover (RRHH Press)

Eurofirms, a Spanish HR firm with operations in Spain and Portugal reported turnover of €351.5 million, 19.3% more than the previous year, RRHH Press reported. The company opened a total of nine new offices in Spain and Portugal in 2017 and now has more than 500 staff. Eurofirms added that it recorded...

Germany – Amadeus FiRe announces full year preliminary results, revenue up 27%

German recruitment firm Amadeus FiRe AG (AADX: GER) announced preliminary results today reporting revenue of €184.5 million in 2017, an increase of 6.5% from the previous year.