Pre-Budget Report: pledge to upskill the young and equip the over-50s to find work

The Government is to invest in the skills of young people and offer more support for people over 50 to find work.

Mental health services to be boosted to help sufferers into work and provide support and advice for employers

The Government plans a 'radical overhaul' of its support for people with mental conditions, recognizing that employment can play a crucial role for their improved wellbeing.

Graduates don't know what many FTSE 100 companies do or that they even exist

FTSE 100 employers are failing to connect with graduates, new research reveals.

TUC spells out how union membership benefits employees and employers alike

The TUC has published new material to help unions attract new recruits and demonstrate the value of unions to employers.

Employers' hiring intentions over the coming months reflect growing confidence

The short and medium-term outlook for growth in recruitment is continuing to improve, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

CA launches EMEA wide talent acquisition programme

IT management software company CA, is launching a major new talent acquisition programme in EMEA, which will help drive the company's next level of growth.

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Premier League football clubs get set to help job seekers find work

Top Premier League football clubs including Chelsea, Everton, Sunderland and Portsmouth are set to provide hundreds of unique training opportunities to boost the confidence of job seekers and prepare...

10,000 jobs to be created across UK in JD Wetherspoon's five-year expansion plan

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to create 10,000 jobs over the next five years with the opening of 250 new pubs.

Jobseekers can search and apply for jobs on Hays' website using their iPhone

Hays, the recruitment company has launched an iPhone application, allowing users to search all available jobs on the new hays.co.uk site.

Cava rather than Champagne on the Christmas party menu in recruitment sector

Seven out of 10 employees in the recruitment industry are predicting cutbacks in their Christmas party this year.

Amnesty International sets up new system to manage the hiring process worldwide

Amnesty International has launched an international recruitment drive.