Recruitment figures continue to improve reaching highest levels for two and a half years

Permanent and temporary recruitment levels continued to rise at a stronger rate in December 2009.

This year make your resolution to be a Non-executive director

As non-executive directors in other companies, HRDs gain business insight and experience.

Future Jobs Fund allocates money for creation of 624 jobs in cultural, creative and sports sector

The Government has announced the creation of 624 new jobs in the cultural, creative and sports sectors.

Iris launches two-year advertising and marketing graduate scheme

Marketing agency Iris has launched a graduate scheme that it hopes will rival those of fellow advertising agencies and leading companies across other industries.

Employers who take on young apprentices to get 2,500 'golden hellos'

The Government has launched a financial incentive of 5,000 'golden hellos' of 2,500 for employers who take on new 16 and 17-year-old apprentices.

New vetting and barring scheme could force employers to alter their hiring practices

The vetting and barring scheme, launched yesterday, aims to protect children and vulnerable adults by requiring any worker in 'frequent' or 'intensive' contact with either of these vulnerable groups...

Graduate jobseekers miss out on opportunities by focusing almost exclusively on London

Nine out of 10 UK graduates are heading for London to seek their fortune, missing out on regional employment opportunities

Pre-Budget Report: pledge to upskill the young and equip the over-50s to find work

The Government is to invest in the skills of young people and offer more support for people over 50 to find work.

Mental health services to be boosted to help sufferers into work and provide support and advice for employers

The Government plans a 'radical overhaul' of its support for people with mental conditions, recognizing that employment can play a crucial role for their improved wellbeing.

Graduates don't know what many FTSE 100 companies do or that they even exist

FTSE 100 employers are failing to connect with graduates, new research reveals.

TUC spells out how union membership benefits employees and employers alike

The TUC has published new material to help unions attract new recruits and demonstrate the value of unions to employers.