Two-thirds of graduates regret first role

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

Companies welcome government's flagship apprenticeship programme

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

Putting talent at the top of the agenda

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

Employers value attitude above qualifications and experience

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).

Doubts cast over PM's immigrant job claims

The head of the UK Statistics Authority has challenged claims made by prime minister David Cameron that new jobs are increasingly being taken by UK nationals rather than immigrants.

Europe's first 'Olympic-style' games launches graduate programme

The 2015 Baku European Games, Europe's first Olympics-style sporting event, has launched a global recruitment programme for around 200 graduates.

Female 'underemployment' doubled during recession

The number of women working less than full-time hours has doubled to 789,000, according to a report by the Fawcett Society.

Is your recruitment process good, bad or ugly?

Before HR can worry about retention and engagement, it must ensure its recruitment processes work for everyone. If the experience is terrible for candidates, it will soon affect the reputation of the...

Lies, lies and more lies: Fact-checking CVs

The issue of people lying on their CVs has been hitting the headlines lately. In July, CIFAS, the fraud prevention service, sent leaflets to all universities warning graduates of the consequences of...

Businesses welcome employment figures but lament poor wages

Employment experts have reacted positively to lower youth unemployment, but concerns remain over low pay in response to the latest ONS employment figures.

Only one-quarter of recruiters check CV claims

Only around one-quarter (26%) of recruiters and headhunters check claims candidates make on their CVs, according to research by Creditsafe.

Communication most valued graduate skill, say SME employers

More than two-thirds (69%) of SME employers consider good communication a key skill for graduates, according to research by Marbella International University Centre (MIUC).