City worker job seeker numbers drop by one fifth since 2010

The number of banking and hedge fund staff actively looking for a new City job has dropped 20% over the last year, which could lead to a growth in head hunting, according to financial services...

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Education system needs to focus on preparing students for work, according to Centre for Social Justice report

Poor work attitudes among the long-term unemployed are the major barrier to tackling Britain’s jobless crisis, according to a new report from not-for-profit think tank the Centre for Social Justice.

Social media: the death of the external recruiter?

With HR teams under pressure to cut costs, yet still deliver a quality of hire, many are bringing some, if not all of their recruitment in house.

Weak employer brand costs recruiters two thirds of the jobseeker market

Companies with a weak Employer Brand only lose out on 64% of the recruitment market, new research shows.

Ireland's recruitment prospects improve after 2010's economic crisis

Hiring intentions in the Republic of Ireland, appear to be stabilising, following last year's economic uncertainly in the country.

Global employment stabilises, report of 12,800 organisations reveals

Global employment trends are stabilising according to a survey of hiring and firing trends covering over 12,800 organisations in 47 countries.

Travelodge creates 1,300 new jobs

Travelodge is to create 1,300 jobs in the UK as part of an aggressive growth strategy.

Senior executives more optimistic about increasing staff numbers

Just over one in 10 senior executives of UK companies are planning to add permanent, professional-level staff in the second half of 2011, according to the latest Robert Half Professional Hiring Index.

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Expansion of recruitment continues to slow according to REC and KPMG

Increases in both permanent staff placements and temporary/contract staff billings, continued to slow down during June according to The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report...

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Networking for jobs grows in popularity as newspaper job ads disappear

After help from recruiters, person-to-person networking continues to be jobseekers’ most successful tool, according to a study by Right Management.

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HR numbers grow in businesses with increasing need for recruitment and L&D strategies

The London HR market is growing in confidence, with the permanent recruitment market showing greater signs of activity, according to the latest Talent Spotlight from Badenoch and Clark, published...

Kent County Council pledges to raise awareness around apprenticeships

Kent County Council has launched plans to boost the number of apprentices over the next four years and increase awareness among young people of apprenticeships as a viable career choice.