Lack of 'get up and go' attitude in UK graduates is enough to concern employers

Conservative politician Norman Tebbit may have been wrong about a lot of things but when he said "get on your bike" for a job he was spot on.

UK Government Communications Headquarters launches online recruitment campaign

Against the backdrop of the UK’s new Cyber Security Strategy, published last week (25 November), the UK Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has launched an online code breaker game to...

Autumn Statement: good long-term priorities announced, but no silver bullet for job creation, according to HR experts

The chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement promoting ‘British saving for British jobs’ has received a lukewarm reception from HR commentators, with some agreeing while his long term suggestions...

Autumn Statement: Osborne announces ‘British savings for British jobs’

The Government has launched its National Infrastructure Plan to boost growth by upgrading transport links – to help business and create jobs.

Autumn Statement: Government commits to helping young people up-skill and find employment

The chancellor George Osborne has confirmed the deputy prime minister Nick Clegg's pledge to invest £1 billion in helping young people find employment.

Consultancy launches to help public sector staff move into corporate roles

Launching this week on the streets of Westminster, PublicIntoPrivate a new consultancy has been established to give public sector workers help to make the transition into the private sector.

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Hilton Worldwide to create 8,500 jobs in European expansion

Hilton Worldwide is to create more than 8,500 employment opportunities in Europe in the next three years.

So you think you can hire? Direct hiring v recruitment agency

The debate on direct hiring strategies versus recruitment agency has simmered on for years. Today as businesses continue to take a long hard look at their bottom line there’s been a definite trend...

Employers to receive £2,275 worth of wage subsidies for each NEET they recruit

The deputy prime minister Nick Clegg is set to announce a £1 billion investment from the Government into creating 400,000 training places for the UK’s one million young employed, just days ahead of...

Nestlé to create 300 new jobs in Derbyshire

Nestlé UK & Ireland has invested £110 million in its Tutbury site in Derbyshire and the creation of 300 new jobs.

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The Co-op enhances apprenticeship and graduate schemes, encouraging other businesses to help young unemployed

The Co-operative Group has called on businesses to do more to support young people and help them get a job, following last week’s news youth unemployment has topped one million.

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RWE npower launches career and graduate website

Utilities firm RWE npower has launched a direct sourcing recruitment strategy, with the creation of a career and graduate website.

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