Jaguar Land Rover reports 61% increase in graduate applications since 2011

Jaguar Land Rover has received 10,632 applications for its graduate recruitment places this year.

Inflation falls but Government must increase quantitative easing to create jobs, says BCC

As inflation moves towards its 2% target, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) should announce an increase in the quantitative easing (QE) programme to make it easier for employers to expand and create...

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Unemployment figures signal the toughest labour market since 1994

Unemployment has risen to 2.68 million, increasing by 118,000 between September and November 2011.

Network Rail launches graduate recruitment scheme across 27 companies in the rail sector

Network Rail has launched the Track & Train scheme to give up to 100 graduates employment experience and training to help further their careers.

Work is an emotional business

Some CIPD professionals pursue a career in HR for the learning and development (L&D) dream, only to find themselves swamped in redundancy consultation and conflict resolution. It seems the remit of an...

Self-employment helps keep the lid on UK unemployment, says CIPD

The CIPD has raised concerns that the rate of unemployment conceals the numbers of the workforce engaging in casual and part-time employment.

Training providers and colleges join forces to launch scheme to help unemployed get skilled and back to work

NCG, a provider of education, training and employability, has launched a concept to support job seekers struggling to find work.

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Engineering will not only help secure the UK’s manufacturing future, but provide aspirational career paths

Siemens recently conducted a survey with schoolchildren, examining attitudes about a prospective career in engineering.

Demand for HR staff set to increase in the technology and international arenas, says Badenoch & Clark

Consumer convenience and entertainment set to boost HR in the technology sector and senior HR candidates will be needed for companies with international remit, according to this month’s Talent...

Graduate recruitment set to increase but only for those with work experience, according to High Fliers

Employers expect to hire 6.4% more graduates in 2012 than they did in 2011 but graduates who have no work experience at all whilst at university stand little or no chance of getting a job offer from...

Onboarding: the fast track to staff productivity?

The pressure on HR teams and line managers during busy and difficult times can mean elements of the onboarding process are inadvertently overlooked or forgotten.

Extensive background checks for torchbearers will aim to protect Olympic reputation

With the 2012 Games on the horizon, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) has announced the 8,000 participants chosen to carry the Olympic flame in the torch relay.