More than 40% of SMEs hire on basis of looks

Nearly half (46%) of small (SMEs) firms confess hiring based on 'looks' rather than aptitude or qualifications.

Cameron proposes tax-exemption plan for employers

Employers could receive a tax exemption for recruiting candidates who have been unemployed for more than three months, if proposals put forward by Conservative leader David Cameron, become policy.

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DST International embraces online recruitment

DST International is using video-conferencing and computing technologies to recruit employees in Asia.

Bad ad - Pizza Hut (now Pasta Hut)

Pizza Hut has a lot to say but seems to lack any idea of how best to say it.

Disabled jobseekers to benefit from new service

The Government is to introduce a service to help disabled people back to work.

HR must show it means business

The profession needs to extend its influence externally to give it more clout internally.

Travelodge to create 450 new jobs by Christmas

Travelodge is to open 22 hotels in the run up to the festive period and will be recruiting managers, receptionists, housekeepers, cleaners and bar staff.

Employers miss out on talent by not embracing e-recruitment

Eight out of 10 organisations are struggling to recruit staff with the right skills but the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) says they are looking in the wrong places by not using e-recruitment.

New recruitment agency for HR roles

A new recruitment agency is to be launched to specialise in recruiting HR professionals.

Students to be judged on skills rather than degree

A new university scheme will allow employers to attract talent to their organisation based on skills rather than a generic degree classification.