Development should be embedded into SMEs says CIPD

SMEs should focus on ensuring development is embedded within their organisations, according to a report from the CIPD and JP Morgan.

Centrica to axe 6,000 jobs

Centrica, the company that owns British Gas, is to cut 6,000 jobs, with most redundancies occurring before the end of 2017.

The difficulties of recruiting quality staff in rural areas

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promotes responsible forestry around the world. But although it's an international company its offices are located in Llanidloes, a small town in rural in...

Promotion blockage threatens earning potential of young people

A drop in the rate at which people move between jobs has created a promotion blockage that could affect the earnings of young workers, according to a report published by think-tank the Resolution...

Training prisoners in sustainability gives 'unique selling point'

Training prisoners in sustainability will give them a “unique selling point” when searching for work upon release, according to Bairbre Doyle, training manager for the Sustainable Restaurant...

Skills most important component of CV

Skills, work experience and personal attributes on a CV are more important to managers than qualifications, according to research by Conference Genie.

"Good employment, not just full employment" urges TUC general secretary

Government targets for full employment should also consider the quality of jobs, according to TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady.

Organisations confusing recruitment with talent acquisition

Organisations that confuse recruitment with talent acquisition risk undermining strategic talent management activity, James Purvis, head of talent acquisition at nuclear research centre CERN, has told...

Byron uses 'speed dating' to meet passive jobseekers

High-end hamburger chain Byron has adopted a ‘speed dating’ approach to help it attract passive jobseekers.

Better transport key to 'Northern Powerhouse'

Investment in northern transport and a regional Oyster-style card would drastically increase the number of accessible, skilled workers in the north, according to research from CV-Library.

Six in 10 graduates 'underemployed'

Six in 10 (60%) 2013 and 2014 graduates consider themselves underemployed or working in a job that does not require a degree, according to research from Accenture Strategy.

Don't forget what it's like to be a candidate

HR has forgotten what it’s like to be a candidate, former head of talent and resourcing at TalkTalk Jo Taylor has said.