Failed World Cup bid is a 'tragedy' for UK jobs market

The UK loses out on an employment bonanza as FIFA president Sepp Blatter announces Russia has won 2018 bid to host the World Cup.

Hutton proposes pay ratio cap for public sector execs

The salaries of senior executives in the public sector should remain within a given ratio of those of other staff members, according to the Fair Pay Review.

National vacancies reach annual high, says employment agency

There were more job vacancies across the country in November than at any other point this year, according to job agency Reed.

Three-quarters of UK workers happy to come to work on a Monday morning

A survey has suggested that almost three-quarters of UK workers are motivated to come to work on a Monday morning.

Employees' duties and the importance of loss in litigation

The case of Lonmar Global Risks Limited v West & others involved a claim by Lonmar Global Risks Limited ("Lonmar") against Tyser Limited ("Tyser"), a competitor in the international intermediary...

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Recruitment of HR professionals increases by up to a quarter in local authorities

There has been a 20-25% quarter-on-quarter increase in the recruitment of HR professionals in local authorities despite redundancies elsewhere, according to a recruitment consultancy.

Recruitment is a risky business: the eight types of risk takers

A manager's natural disposition towards risk - their response to it and their capacity to manage it - will distinguish them from their peers and influence their managerial or leadership style.

Interims chose growing SMEs over shrinking corporations

Interims are ditching working for cost-cutting large corporations in favour of more exciting smaller businesses that are growing.

More temporary staff to be taken on over Christmas

Nearly a quarter of employers will turn to temporary workers over the Christmas period, according to a report out this week.

One in five HR professionals look to leave job

One in five HR professionals are looking to change their job, according to survey data released today.

Asda to create 7,500 jobs next year

The UK's second largest supermarket has announced the creation of 7,500 jobs next year.

CIPD Conference and Exhibition: University fees hike will affect recruitment, says NHS HR director

The HR sector must adapt to changes caused by increases in university tuition fees, according to a public sector HR director.