UK Coal restructuring deal saves 2,000 jobs

UK coal has completed a restructuring plan that will save 2,000 jobs.

Private companies should help 'failing' job centres, says think tank

Private companies and charities should play a bigger role in helping people back into employment as part of an overhaul of the UK's job centres, a think tank has said.

HR should lead on employer brand management

More than half of employers (59%) believe employer brand management is key to HR strategy, according to research by consultancy People in Business and research body CRF Institute.

Jobs market 'blast off' as placements rise at fastest rate since 2011

Growth of permanent staff placements rose rapidly in June, at the fastest rate for over two years, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG latest report on jobs.

Older workers key to managing skills shortage

EXCLUSIVE: British employers are not planning to adapt their HR policies to accommodate a greying workforce despite an imminent skills shortage, a report by Talentsmoothie, in association with HR...

Zero-hours contracts are cause for concern

The growing use of zero-hours contracts in the restaurant and leisure sectors are cause for concern for both employers and employees, particularly as the summer season gets underway and the use of...

When interim management goes wrong, who's to blame?

Everyone seems to be getting into interim management these days. Some people are genuinely made for it while others are simply looking to kick-start their careers or kick the can down the road until...

Changing perceptions in the waste management industry

In a recent interview with Mike Walters, John Lewis Partnership’s waste and recycling manager, he ­predicted that in 20 years’ time there will be no such thing called “waste”.

Over half of organisations have rejected candidates based on cultural fit, survey finds

Over half of organisations (59%) have rejected a potential candidate based on cultural fit, research from assessment and development consultancy Cubiks has found.

How to win at recruitment

How can HR departments find the best staff? We look at the many options, ranging from tracking on the latest social media platforms to hiring consultants and posting on job boards. And as for that old...

Employers shun Government’s Youth Contract

Employers are not engaging with the Government’s policy for tackling youth unemployment, a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has found.

Employers squeeze salaries as vacancies rise, says Adzuna

More jobs are being advertised in the UK but at a lower average salary than a year ago, according to the latest UK employment market report by jobs search engine Adzuna.