Business News

At what cost? Jobs and growth in a stalling labour market

Businesses cannot continue to absorb higher employment costs while delivering growth, a major new industry report, published today, has concluded.

Nov 19, 2025

Mock trial puts road safety in the dock

Lawyers, drivers and safety experts came together to stage a mock trial to shine a spotlight on the potential fallout from poor driving decisions and fleet management practices.

Nov 3, 2025

UK Businesses Warn Rising Costs and Employment Rights Bill Threaten Jobs and Growth – CBI/Pertemps Employment Trends Survey 2025

The latest annual CBI/Pertemps Employment Trends Survey 2025 highlights a UK labour market facing mounting pressures as businesses grapple with rising costs, regulatory changes, and an increasingly challenging economic environment.

Sep 14, 2025

Samantha Leleu appointed Chair of AELP Logistics and Transport Sector Forum

Samantha Leleu, Director at PDT Fleet Training and Pertemps South West, has been appointed Chair of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) Logistics and Transport Sector Forum.

Jul 21, 2025

Wellness checks will support a more neurodiverse workforce

Workers should have psychological fitness checks every six months to help support neurodivergent individuals in the workplace and prevent burnout.

Jun 30, 2025

Nationwide HR webinar series kicks off with high-impact employment law update

Almost 350 HR professionals tuned in to the first session of the Pertemps HR webinar, reflecting strong demand for expert-led guidance on key workplace issues.

May 16, 2025

Carmen joins exclusive global group

Pertemps Network Group Chair Carmen Watson has been inducted into an exclusive international group of experts recognising her lifelong dedication to promoting learning and development.

May 7, 2025

Pertemps set to make a splash recruiting for Northumbrian Water

Pertemps, a leading recruitment agency, has been awarded the managed service contract for Northumbrian Water.

Mar 28, 2025

Fleet managers warned of legal “potholes” for drivers

One of the country’s leading driver training providers has lined up with a fast-growing law firm to help raise awareness of legal “potholes” for fleet managers and their drivers.

Aug 19, 2024

School receives laptop donation boost

Five laptops have been donated to a Coventry school for children with additional needs thanks to a local recruitment specialist.

Jun 29, 2024

Pertemps listed as a top employer of ex-service personnel

Pertemps Network Group has been named as one of the top employers of veterans in the UK.

Jun 28, 2024

Top-level training delivers bottom-line rewards

A “turbo-charged” learning and development programme delivered a 677% return on investment in its first year for a leading recruitment specialist.

Jun 4, 2024

Football club recruits talent partner for another season

League One football club Leyton Orient has re-signed Pertemps Network Group as its talent attraction partner for another season.

Jun 3, 2024

Driver training provider celebrates third year of HGV skills bootcamp

More HGV drivers are to be upskilled thanks to the continued efforts of PDT Fleet Training.

Feb 27, 2024

Parity merger with Pertemps heralds “exciting new era”

IT recruitment specialist Parity has merged with Pertemps Network Group to strengthen its position and help it expand into new markets.

Dec 21, 2023

Temp workers safeguard turkeys this Christmas

More than 330,000 turkeys will land on Christmas dinner tables this year thanks to an army of temporary workers stepping in to support retailer distribution centres.

Dec 18, 2023

Sales team bolstered at Pertemps

Julie Ashworth has been appointed Sales Director at recruitment specialist Pertemps Network Group as the company continues to expand its corporate business team.

Nov 23, 2023

Midlands driver training specialist launches hard-hitting videos in Road Safety Week campaign

A former police inspector has told of how he had tears streaming down his face as he had to tell a badly injured mum that her three -year-old son had been killed when a drunk driver crushed the car in which she and her son had been travelling.

Nov 21, 2023

Leyton Orient and Pertemps line up for recruitment match

Leyton Orient Football Club have teamed up with Pertemps Network Group as their official recruitment partner to help attract and retain the best talent to the club.

Oct 20, 2023

New airport staff vetting service launched by ARN

A new venture is aiming to cut the amount of time it takes to recruit airport staff, potentially helping head off delays for UK travellers.

Oct 16, 2023

Pertemps Network Group is a GOLD Investor in People

Pertemps Network Group has been awarded a We Invest In People Gold Accreditation award.

May 16, 2023

New hub set-up to help Solihull jobseekers

A new recruitment hub has been launched to help match people in the Solihull area with jobs that best suit their skills.

Apr 27, 2023

TV campaign gets the nation talking about salaries

Businesses are being urged to have more open conversations with employees about pay and benefits as hiring challenges continue to hinder the UK economy.

Jan 18, 2023