Global employment survey of 20,000 companies shows levelling out in market for professionals and managers

Job markets for professionals and managers around the world appear to be relatively stable, according to recruiter Antal International’s survey of over 20,000 organisations in 50 countries.

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Employers can claim up to £2,275 from Government for recruiting a young disabled person, from this week

Young disabled people are set to benefit from a new wage incentive, launched by the minister for Disabled People, Maria Miller (pictured).

GDP decrease suggests unemployment will rise again, claims The Work Foundation

The chained volume measure of GDP decreased by 0.7% in Q2 2012 compared with Q1 2012, the ONS has revealed.

International investment in the UK created 112,000 jobs over the past year, says BIS

Strong inward investment into the UK economy created or secured more than 112,000 jobs in 2011/12, a rise of 19% on the preceding year, according to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills...

Passive jobseekers are vital to organisations planning for long-term success

Does the following look familiar? “18-65-year-olds seek potential matches for mutual benefits, including career development, financial success and emotional fulfilment. Must be generous,...

Finance pros have 'never had a better opportunity to progress their careers', CIMA report claims

As a shortage of suitable talent stifles global growth plans, according to a report by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), sponsored by...

Three-quarters of UK employees give up hope of landing their dream job

As Brits batten down the hatches to ride out the economic storm, a report from price comparison site uSwitch.com shows over three-quarters (77%) have given up on the prospect of landing their dream...

Unemployment falls overall, but number of long-term jobseekers increases, reports ONS

Unemployment in the UK for the three months to May 2012 stands at 2.8 million, down 65,000 from the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

Job fortunes reveal a wide economic gulf between the 'winners and losers' in Europe, reports FedEE

The labour market in Germany is in better shape than many other European Union member states, whilst the labour markets in Spain and Poland remain very weak, according to the Federation of European...

TUC claims long-term unemployment reaches crisis level, as the rest of the labour market improves

Long-term unemployment is at crisis levels and getting worse, even as the rest of the labour market improves, the TUC has warned.

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Growth in 'm-commerce' jobs in banking and retail sectors, puts pressure on IT pros to skill-up, finds CWJobs

The rise of ‘mobile-commerce’ is creating opportunities for IT professionals - as banks, retailers and telecoms companies start to make their moves in this growing market, but more than half will have...

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