Public sector needs reform not knee-jerk job cuts, says Recruitment and Employment Confederation

An ill-conceived dash for short-term cuts in public expenditure could cause irreparable damage to the delivery of frontline services, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Santander is increasing its graduate intake and expanding the business areas the scheme covers

Santander has launched a new graduate scheme, increasing its planned number of graduate recruits in the UK to approximately 230 in 2010, as well as refining the scope of the scheme across key business...

Employers don't rate the return on investment of using recruiters

Employers remain dubious of the value delivered by recruitment agencies.

Olympic Park Legacy Company must encourage local employers to continue to use local labour and apprenticeships

The Olympic Park Legacy Company must set 'ambitious targets' to secure continuing employment or apprenticeships for people living in the Olympic boroughs, according to the London Assembly.

Don't knock JobCentre Plus - it has done a good job over the last 100 years

The centenary of what has now become Jobcentre Plus, coinciding with the worst recession since the second world war, is the perfect moment to reflect on the contribution made by our job centres in...

New e-recruitment system aims to save time for WH Smith

WH Smith is launching a new e-recruitment solution to save HR time and paper used when recruiting, on average, 4,000-6,000 employees every year.

New graduate scheme for TUI UK & Ireland

TUI UK & Ireland is to launch a graduate leadership scheme in October.

Sony's online test aims to cut down on graduate programme applicant sifting time

Sony has launched an online test to assess judgment and decision-making skills of applicants applying for its European Graduate Programme.

Online recruiting overtook other hiring channels in 2009

Online recruitment is the only recruitment channel to grow in 2009, overtaking print advertising recruitment agencies in terms of job placements.

National Apprenticeship Week: Both business and young people gain from apprenticeships, says Government

The Government has celebrated the commitment of employers to recruit apprentices.

REC/KPMG report rising number of jobs and placements for sixth month running

The employment market has seen improvement for the sixth month running, with growing numbers of placements and permanent vacancies.

Candidates' online reputation becomes the new CV for almost half of HR directors

Almost half of HR Managers have chosen not to hire a candidate as a result of a negative online profile according to research released today from Microsoft.