MPs call for overhaul of Employment and Support Allowance

The Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), designed to help those with health problems and disabilities into work, is not achieving its aims, a cross-party group of MPs has said.

Shape employer brand for 'influence' rather than 'appeal', CEB says

Employers who tailor their brand for appeal and not influence risk missing out on the best available candidates, according to a report by business advisory company CEB.

Graduate vacancies up by 17% in 2014

The number of vacancies for graduates has increased by 17% in 2014, with strong growth in financial services, according to research by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR).

Demand for interim managers jumps 15 percentage points

The number of companies looking to recruit interim managers rose 15 percentage points in the first quarter of 2014, according to figures by the Interim Management Association (IMA).

UK third most desirable job market worldwide, research finds

The UK has the third most desirable job market worldwide, with one in 10 searches for UK jobs coming from international jobseekers, a report has found.

41% of British workers plan on temping

Four in ten (41%) British workers plan to work on a temporary basis at some point in their careers, a new study by YouGov and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has found.

How to get new starters through probation

A recent report? by Spring Personnel claims one fifth of employees either have their contract terminated or their probation period extended, with poor performance cited as the main reason.

UK businesses facing data skills shortages

UK businesses are struggling to find the skills they need to meet the growing demand for data analysis, according to a report by innovation charity Nesta.

Four in 10 finance professionals look to move 'within six months'

More than four in 10 (43%) employees in the financial services sector are planning to find a new role within the next six months, according to research by financial recruiters Sellick Partnership.

Half of HR professionals see engagement as top priority

More than half (56%) of HR professionals see engagement as the most important issue for their department, according to research by talent consultancy CEB.

Starting salaries continue to rise, says REC/KPMG report

Starting salaries for people entering both temporary and permanent employment have risen for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG.

Global skills shortage hits seven-year high

More than one-third (36%) of employers worldwide are struggling to find candidates with suitable skills to fill their vacancies, according to research by ManpowerGroup.