Government clamps down on "rip-off" NHS temps

The government has announced it will set a maximum hourly rate for NHS temporary staff and cap the amount struggling Trusts can spend.

Recruitment firm accused of using ‘aggressive’ tax avoidance scheme

Recruitment umbrella firm Anderson Group has been accused of using an “aggressive” and “abusive” tax avoidance scheme in a report by the BBC.

Supporting homeless people back into work

A little patience and understanding goes a long way in getting homeless people back into work. And they could be the best employees you've ever had.

Baker & McKenzie and Hogan Lovells launch 'contextual recruiting'

A first of its kind contextual recruitment tool has been launched to boost social mobility and ensure firms don’t overlook promising talent.

Graduates don't feel they need people skills

A significant gap exists between how important people skills are seen to be by businesses and by new graduates, research from global management consultancy Hay Group has revealed.

How ex-MPs can deal with losing their posts

In the aftermath of a shocking general election result, spare a thought for those suddenly ousted from their jobs

IT skills gap holding back UK businesses

Almost half (45%) of UK businesses are experiencing an “extensive” shortage of IT talent, which is hampering productivity, according to research by IT skills and training body CompTIA.

Next government to inherit looming jobs crisis

The next government will inherit a ‘looming jobs crisis’, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs has warned.

'Ban the Box' and responsible business

Those who have made mistakes in life are up against significant blockers to re-enter the workplace, and are therefore likely to fall back into the world of crime.

Where next for zero-hours contracts?

Opinion on the value of zero-hours contracts is divided. But what will happen if legislation is amended after the general election?

The employer's guide to zero-hours contracts

Given recent press coverage and the trend for businesses being 'named and shamed', it is now more important than ever for them to evaluate whether they need to reduce the risks associated with...

What HRDs can learn from NHS locum panic buying

Temporary staffing issues hit the headlines recently when Sky News reported that the NHS paid more than £3,200 for a locum doctor to work just one 24-hour shift in A&E. There was an air of...