Sweden – Veteranpoolen reports growth in Q2 revenue and profits

Veteranpoolen AB, a Swedish firm that offers household services and staffing services and claims to be Sweden's largest employer for retirees, reported net sales today of SEK 91.1 million (€8.5 million) for the second quarter ended 30 June 2018, an increase of 50.0% when compared to the previous year....

Germany – Temporary employment wages up in Q2, overall wages climb

The temporary employment sector in Germany saw an increase in earnings in the second quarter when compared to the same quarter last year, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).

Data from Destatis covers temporary employment as a service to other economic services through the "placement...

UK – Norfolk recruitment firm sparks anger with ad asking “Want to see my white bits?” (Eastern Daily Press)

Norfolk-based independent construction recruitment agency Jark Norfolk has drawn criticism and anger an advert that has been branded as “disgusting” and “sexist” by some clients, reports the Eastern Daily Press.  The advert shows a woman wearing a skimpy bikini next to the caption “Want...

World – Hays net fees surge past £1 billion in 2018 propelled by Rest of World and Germany

Hays (HAS: LSE), the sixth largest staffing firm in the world, today reported net fees of £1.07 billion for the full year ended 30 June 2018, an increase of 12% on a like-for-like basis when compared to the same period last year.

It is the first time that Hays has surpassed £1 billion in net fees. The...

World – Harvey Nash revenue and gross profit up, trading in line with expectations

Harvey Nash (HVN: LSE), the UK-based IT staffing firm, announced a trading update for the six months ended 31 July 2018. The company reported revenue of £527 million, up by 24.8% when compared to the same period last year (£422 million). Gross profit increased by 11.2% to £51.7 million. Overall, trading...

UK – Agency director ordered to pay back after pleading guilty to withholding wages

A former director of an employment agency has been ordered to pay wages and expenses totalling £5,145 at a hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court yesterday following a government prosecution where he was also banned from being a director for five years.

The prosecution comes after an investigation by...

World – The Adecco Group reshuffles its executive committee

The Adecco Group today announced changes to its Executive Committee.

The world’s largest staffing firm said John Marshall, Regional Head of North America, UK & Ireland, Professional Staffing, will retire from the Adecco Group, after 20 years of service. He will leave his current role as well as...

Finland – VMP Q2 revenue increases 19.1% with growth across the board

Helsinki-based HR services firm VMP Plc reported revenue today of €32.4 million for the second quarter, an increase of 19.1% compared to the same period last year.

VMP has a comprehensive offering of staffing, recruiting and organisational development, and self-employment services.

France – Freelance.com revenue lifted by domestic and international growth

French online staffing group Freelance.com (EPA: ALFRE) reported revenue yesterday of €48.3 million for the second quarter ended 30 June 2018, an increase of 24% when compared to the previous year.

Freelance.com’s second quarter growth is also above its first quarter growth of 17% and is the...

World – Hays appoints new chairman on a permanent basis

International recruitment firm Hays said it has appointed Andrew Martin as chairman on a permanent basis with immediate effect.

Hays appointed Martin as interim non-executive chairman on 23 July following the death of Alan Thomson.

Martin was previously senior independent director of the company. Martin,...