A significant gap exists between how important people skills are seen to be by businesses and by new graduates, research from global management consultancy Hay Group has revealed.
In the aftermath of a shocking general election result, spare a thought for those suddenly ousted from their jobs
Almost half (45%) of UK businesses are experiencing an “extensive” shortage of IT talent, which is hampering productivity, according to research by IT skills and training body CompTIA.
The next government will inherit a ‘looming jobs crisis’, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs has warned.
Those who have made mistakes in life are up against significant blockers to re-enter the workplace, and are therefore likely to fall back into the world of crime.
Opinion on the value of zero-hours contracts is divided. But what will happen if legislation is amended after the general election?
Given recent press coverage and the trend for businesses being 'named and shamed', it is now more important than ever for them to evaluate whether they need to reduce the risks associated with...
Temporary staffing issues hit the headlines recently when Sky News reported that the NHS paid more than £3,200 for a locum doctor to work just one 24-hour shift in A&E. There was an air of...
HR directors are now more willing to negotiate salaries to attract top job candidates, according to research from recruitment specialist Robert Half UK.
London’s HR sector has seen a 15% increase in the number of permanent roles compared with Q1 2014, a Badenoch & Clark report into HR recruitment trends in London, eastern England and the Midlands has...
The UK could learn from the US on improving opportunities for young people entering employment, according to a Centre for Cities report.
The prospect of another coalition government after 7 May would have no impact on almost two-thirds (64%) of employers’ confidence to make decisions about investment and hiring, according to the...