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UK jobs market shows record growth in February, Reed job index reveals

The UK jobs market continues to go from strength to strength after a month of record growth, according to recruitment firm Reed's latest job index published today.

Oil and gas firms could create 34,000 jobs over the next two years, study predicts

Up to 34,000 jobs could be created over the next two years in the oil and gas industry, but many companies are concerned skills shortages could limit their growth and spark a "war for talent",...

Jobs growth and race for talent to continue despite fears of triple dip recession, says REC

Fears of a triple dip recession have failed to make a dent in employer confidence on hiring decisions in 2013, according to a survey published today from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation...

Online apprenticeship applications increase by 41% in a year

More than 267,400 apprenticeship applications were submitted online during November 2012 and January 2013, an increase of 41% on the previous year.

Generation Y: less entrepreneurial and high risk, but more likely to jump ship, according to survey

Generation Y employees see themselves as more risk averse and less entrepreneurial than their older colleagues, according to a report published today by job website Monster.com and consultancy firm...

British Gas creates 1,000 skilled jobs for the young unemployed

British Gas has today announced plans to create 1,000 skilled jobs over the next three years.

Employee burnout common in nearly a third of UK companies, say HR directors

Nearly a third of UK HR directors say employee burnout is common within their organisation, according to research published today by recruitment firm Robert Half.

Increased hiring fuels optimistic outlook for 2013 in financial services, says Randstad

Financial services firms believe that 2013 will be a better year for their company than 2012, according to recruitment consultancy firm Randstad.

Traditional graduate employers losing the war for talent against technology giants, says report

While many university leavers are struggling to find skilled jobs, those at the top of the talent pool have become a sought-after resource, according to a survey by consultancy firm FreshMinds.

Job boom, pay slump: Improving the UK's economy through productivity

There was much trumpeting yesterday when the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) data showed another increase in the number of people in full-time employment.

HR jobs market picking up pace for 2013 as confidence returns, Reed survey reveals

Confidence is returning to the HR jobs market, as more than a third of workers (39%) look for new roles in 2013 and job opportunities continue to rise year on year, according to a report published...

Employers "proud" to be involved with back-to-work schemes after landmark win, says British Retail Consortium

Employers are being urged to seek reassurance after the Government's back-to-work schemes suffered a setback on Tuesday when Appeal Court judges agreed with a graduate's claim that being forced to...

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