Netherlands – Brunel Q1 revenue falls 18% and energy market remains uncertain

Dutch staffing firm Brunel International (BRNL: NL) reported revenue for the first quarter ending 31 March 2017 of €196.4 million, a decrease of 18% compared with €238.4 million in the same period last year. 

World – Hudson Q1 revenue rises but is down in Europe

Hudson Global Inc. (NASD: HSON) reported revenue rose 5.4% in constant currency in the first quarter. Net loss narrowed at the provider of staffing, recruitment process outsourcing and talent management solutions.

Sweden – Recruitment companies sign new collective agreement with academic unions

Almega, the employer and trade organisation for the Swedish services sector, has announced that recruitment companies in Sweden have signed a new collective agreement with academic associations that would make it easier for graduates to enter the labour market.

The new agreement between recruitment companies...

UK – Professional recruiters optimistic about growth despite Brexit concerns

Most UK professional recruitment leaders are confident that their business will grow successfully over the next 12 months, despite concerns over the impact of Brexit, according to survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.

The data shows that 30% of professional recruiters believe...

UK – Transline extends notice of intention amid rescue talks (Sky News)

Employment agency Transline, which last week submitted court documents to prepare for insolvency, has extended its Notice of Intention by one week amid talks of a mystery investor coming to the rescue, reports Sky News. Hours before the deadline yesterday, the employment agency said it would extend it...

Europe – Nomination period open for European Staffing 100 list, deadline closes 7 May

SIA are now accepting nominations for its 2017 Staffing 100 list of European staffing industry achievers, 100 men and women who have made a difference to the staffing industry or affiliated workforce solutions space.

The list of men and women is not a ranking, but a contemporary look at the most influential...

Sweden – NGS Group Q1 revenue up 6%

NGS Group (NGS: SS), the Swedish healthcare and education staffing firm, reported revenue for the first quarter ending 31 March 2017 of SEK 156.0 million (€16.1 million), an increase of 6.1% compared with the same period last year. 

Sweden – Poolia revenue steady as she goes

Swedish staffing firm Poolia (POOLB: SS) reported revenue for the first quarter ending 31 March 2017 of SEK 199.6 (€20.7 million), a decrease of 0.3% compared with SEK 200.3 million (€21.8 million). during the same period last year.

UK – Zebrafish Recruitment merges with LGT Recruitment

Industrial recruitment firm ZebraFish Recruitment has merged with commercial agency LGT recruitment to become ZebraLight Recruitment.

According to a statement from Zebrafish, a decision was taken to merge to allow the two companies to maximise their coverage for clients and candidates in the region, becoming...

UK – Transline loses contract with Asos (The Guardian)

Employment agency Transline has lost its contract with British online fashion company Asos, reports The Guardian. The loss comes as Transline prepares for insolvency to protect its business. In March, Amazon cut ties with the employment agency. Asos’s warehouse operator XPO Logistics commented on the...