More than half (52%) of jobseekers are not willing to take on roles under zero-hour contract terms, according to research by totaljobs.com.

The government’s Work Programme has helped about 100,000 long-term unemployed into work since its introduction in 2011, according to a report by financial consultants Europe Economics.

Nicky Costa is to take the newly-created group HR director role at PhotoBox Group.

The impending vote on Scottish independence could be affecting traditionally strong employment sectors such as engineering and manufacturing, according to research by recruitment body APSCo.

The majority of IT professionals are concerned companies are not effectively using the data they collect, according to research by IT jobs board CWJobs.

The vast majority of contractors in the engineering and IT sectors expect their hourly rates to rise within the next 12 months, according to research by back office and management solutions provider...

Advertised salaries have increased year-on-year for the first time since the recession, with every UK region except London reporting growth, according to research by Adzuna.

Employers in the business and professional services sector increased headcount at the fastest rate for seven years in the past quarter, according to a report by the Confederation of British Industry...

Two-thirds of graduates regret the first job they take when they start work, according to global research by CEB.

Employers and industry experts have reacted positively to the government's Get In, Go Far apprenticeship campaign.

Talent management consistently ranks as a top concern for CEOs, yet many say their organisations are missing out on commercial opportunities in the area.

Companies recruiting people under-25 place more importance on a candidate's attitude than their qualifications, according to a report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).