There is still a fair amount of animosity between recruitment consultants and agencies, but all parties have common talent and resourcing problems, writes REC CEO Kevin Green.

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré has reignited the debate about compassionate leave. He has accused his club of refusing his request to be excused from the team’s Abu Dhabi tour to visit his...

Business secretary Vince Cable unveiled the details of a new code for executive recruiters today, with the aim of increasing female appointments to FTSE 350 boards.

Nearly half (48%) of HR hiring managers are looking to add to their team by the end of 2014, according to research by professional recruitment consultancy Robert Walters.

Eight out of 10 graduates expect to find graduate-level roles within 6 months of leaving university but only 53% find an equivalent position within five years, according to a report by the National...

Leading voices in business have praised Vince Cable's plan to ban exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts, although some have criticised the business secretary's decision not to introduce further...

Business secretary Vince Cable has announced that the Government is to outlaw the use of exclusivity in zero-hours contracts, but has resisted calls to ban them completely.

With sweeping changes to workers’ rights in England and Wales, Leanne Thomas, employment law specialist at DJM Solicitors, says employers should ensure they don’t fall foul of complacency.

The NHS should not be forced into setting minimum levels of nurse numbers to ensure a higher level of patient care, NHS Employers CEO Dean Royles said yesterday.

Almost nine in 10 (88%) executives still believe the financial sector is an attractive place to work, despite 39% admitting the industry's reputation affects its appeal to potential employees.

McDonald's will create 8,000 jobs in the UK over the next three years, it has announced today.

The Supreme Court has ruled that forcing job applicants to disclose minor crimes as part of background checks is a breach of their human rights.