The wearing of ties at work and even for job interviews could be on the way out, according to a leading recruitment business. Berry Recruitment Group (BRG), which operates from 35 locations across the country, said the trend has accelerated in the last year. And it is not only blue collar workers who are...

Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) celebrated another year’s success at its annual awards ceremony which was held at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London. Almost 200 of its staff from its 35 locations across the country gathered at the iconic venue and heard how the group’s turnover has risen to a touch under £70m. BRG...

Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) has seen its turnover increase by more than six per cent to a touch under £70m, its latest accounts show. The business that works from 35 locations across England and Wales recorded a profit of £1.6m before taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA*). It made two acquisitions last year including Southampton-based...

A leading recruitment business in South Wales has said the abolition of tolls on the two bridges has increased job applications by around 30 per cent. Berry Recruitment, based in Cardiff, campaigned for the charges to be scrapped and is now benefiting from the increased traffic. Previously, the recruitment business saw almost no applications...

The recruitment business London Staff Bureau (LSB) has been acquired by Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) for an undisclosed fee. Staff at the long-standing company, including manager Iroda Babadjanova, have joined BRG’s Wild Berry Associates brand, which is based in the West End. The acquisition will add around £1m to BRG’s turnover and is the...

Berry Recruitment in Northampton has promoted Regine Coulter to run its new catering and hospitality division. Manager Rachel Murphy saw an opportunity to develop the branch that already recruits workers for the office and industrial sectors. The new department will source staff for all kitchen and front of house roles including chefs, waiters, kitchen...

More professional drivers will be on the road in the run-up to Christmas than ever before, according to a Poole-based recruitment agency. Wild Recruitment has said that all classes of driver are in demand as people purchase more goods online. Kate Foley, who manages the branch, said that this year the rush had begun...

One of the county’s leading recruiters is urging youngsters to consider a career in engineering because companies are crying out for them. Michelle Stewart, managing director of Wild Recruitment in Portsmouth, said that last year’s opening of the University Technical College in the city is an important step. And she wants more people to...

Fast-growing London recruitment agency Wild Berry Associates has appointed Genevieve Seal as its new operations manager. The business is part of the national Berry Recruitment Group (BRG) and is based in London’s West End on Tottenham Court Road. Genevieve has 15 years’ experience in the industry and moved from a senior role with a...

A recruitment agency in Brentwood has opened a new office to cope with its growth and demand for its services. Berry Recruitment launched locally four years ago and has expanded to a team of six because of the jobs boom. Initially it was a specialist agency for providing drivers, but as clients wanted extra...