CONTRACTS & DEALS: 20-24 JANUARY 2020

This week’s contracts and deals include: Grad DNA, Lorien, Nigel Wright, Pearson TalentLens, Resume-Library, Rhino Site Services, Textkernel

• Recruitment and development tool provider Pearson TalentLens has agreed a strategic partnership with Grad DNA, the creators of an app that uses employer-approved tests to match candidates specifically to employers who need their skills.

The partnership sees Grad DNA’s mobile-first approach to recruitment combine with Pearson TalentLens’ psychometric assessments.

• Technology recruitment specialists Lorien, part of the global Impellam Group, has partnered with schools outreach provider TechGirls to help tackle the country’s STEM skills shortage and promote greater diversity within technology. The partnership was launched with an event at Lorien’s London HQ, which saw 19 sixth-form girls find out more about the opportunities available, as well as tips on building their professional brand.

• Consumer sector recruitment specialist Nigel Wright has agreed a deal to support McBride, a provider of private label household products. The firm has factories throughout Europe, producing products for major retailers globally.

Resume-Library has agreed a partnership with Textkernel, an international specialist in AI, machine learning and semantic technology for matching people and jobs. The integration sees the job board provide Textkernel users with access to its CVs, directly from its database.

Rhino Site Services has launched a commercial division through a merger with Barry-based Prince Resourcing. The deal sees Harry Driscoll, former owner of Prince Resourcing, join the independent recruitment firm. Rhino Commercial will specialise in recruiting for sales, HR, marketing and financial services on both contract, interim and permanent basis.

Bluestones Investment Group buys ARC and Home Recruitment

Bluestones Investment Group, a specialist investment group that focuses on the recruitment sector, has completed two strategic acquisitions, Australasian Recruitment Company and Home Recruitment.

Contracts 6 February 2024

Heidrick & Struggles promotes global leaders

International provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, Heidrick & Struggles, has promoted a number of key global and regional leaders.

People 4 January 2024

The SR Group launches specialist IT consultancy Keller West

Search and recruitment business The SR Group today [18 September 2023] has launched its specialist IT consultancy, Keller West, to drive the acquisition of senior IT talent.

New to Market 18 September 2023

Adjacency relaunches executive search division and expands its reach

Cheltenham-based Adjacency is to expand into new locations, rebrand its executive search division and welcome a new partner.

New to Market 21 August 2023
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