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Gerard Butler is… The Headhunterr Ever wondered what it would be like e to star alongside Scottish actor Gerard Butler? er? •‒‒‒‒‒‒‒‒‒‒→ According to Hollywood Reporter, Butler has signed d up to star in The Headhunter’s Calling, in which he will play a “ruthless” ecruiterr Butler headhunter. When contacted, a spokesperson told Recruiter was not giving any interviews about his latest venture. More: http://bit.ly/1JP2b02
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MON, 1 SEP
RECRUITMENT GENIUS’S GALLIHAWK DIES DURING FUNDRAISING TRIATHLON Recruitment Genius advertising consultant Paul Gallihawk , who tragically died while competing in a triathlon on Saturday, has been labelled a man of “outstanding character” with “great integrity”. Speaking to Recruiter, Recruitment Genius founder Geoff Newman said: “He was a man of outstanding character… he never compromised on his integrity and so for me he always had a win, even if he didn’t get the business.” ●
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FRI, 4 SEP
SPRING PERSONNEL PUTS STEPS IN PLACE AFTER EX-MANAGER JAILED FOR THEFT
ADECCO’S SEARLE LEAVES FOR NEW CHALLENGES
Office, technical and industrial recruiter Spring Personnel is taking “necessary steps” to avoid future incidents, after a former recruitment manager was jailed for six months for stealing almost £20k owed to agency workers. Stafford Crown Court heard former Spring recruitment manager Lisa Phillips diverted the money from the workers’ accounts to her own bank account and then altered the records to cover her tracks. Alex Fleming, Spring Personnel’s managing director, told Recruiter in a statement the company fully supported the decision by the court to charge Phillips for fraud, adding the decision represents justice for those affected by her actions while working for the agency. The statement adds: “In early 2013 we contacted the relevant authorities and brought this issue to their attention. Since then we have co-operated with the relevant authorities and ensured they have had all the information they required to complete their investigation. “All our employees undergo the mandatory industry checks before being placed in employment and we take every step to ensure that our clients’ contracts •‒‒‒‒‒→ and financial records are secure. In light of this investigation, we are now taking the necessary steps to avoid any further incidents.” ●
Outgoing Adecco chief executive of UK & Ireland Peter Searle is exploring setting up a global mobility group as his next challenge. Searle, who has amassed almost 28 years’ service on and off at the group, has stepped down from his role at the recruitment giant, to be replaced by US national John Marshall in the role of CEO for UK & Ireland. More: http://bit. ly/1Km1mNA
STEALING ALMOST
£20K
OWED TO AGENCY WORKERS.
More: http://bit.ly/1Y3SQbT
28 YE AR S’ SE RV IC E
More: http://bit.ly/1iJwOuP
“He never compromised on his integrity … For me, he always had a win, even if he didn’t get the business” GEOFF NEWMAN
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