Employment rate to slow in early 2014

Employment levels will grow sharply in the first quarter of 2014 but at a slower rate than at the end of 2013, a survey suggests.

More women than men applying for professional services positions

The number of women applying for jobs in professional services has overtaken the number of men for the first time, figures suggest.

Military personnel held back from employment

Employers’ lack of understanding of military personnel’s skills means service leavers routinely cannot find employment, a report suggests.

Market power should be considered in zero-hours contract policies, says RPC

The employers’ market power over employees should be considered in a Government consultation about zero-hours contracts, independent assessors have advised.

Flowers case highlights need to tackle psychometrics malpractice

The Paul Flowers debacle is generating something of a backlash against personality assessment, and in some areas against the HR function itself. It’s not the first time psychometrics and HR have taken...

January recruitment figures bolster warnings over skills shortages

A skills shortage among UK workers has been highlighted by figures suggesting a growth of vacancies and declining availability of candidates.

Graduate vacancies to rise more than 10%, says study

Employers predict the number of graduate vacancies will rise by more than 10% this year, according to a survey.

CBI calls for Government to address careers advice mismatch

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called for the government to do more to provide young people with high-quality careers advice, after research revealed 70% of children turn to parents...

Travelodge expansion to create 1,000 jobs

Travelodge plans to invest £100 million into 15 new hotels across the UK, creating 1,000 new jobs.

HR recruitment to be challenged by inexperience

Almost two-thirds of employers expect a shortage of experienced candidates in HR recruitment over the next year.

'Skills shortage vacancies' rise twice as fast as available jobs

Job vacancies in England have returned to pre-recession levels, but economic recovery will be impeded by a lack of recruits with appropriate skills, Government research suggests.

Banks set to improve social mobility

Four of Europe’s biggest banks are to target recruits from low and middle income households, after research revealed the disproportionate number of finance employees from privileged backgrounds.