Graduates with mobile technology skills are in demand

More than half (51%) of employers value new staff who are able to adopt mobile technology quickly and to work effectively from remote locations but 84% of graduates do not give any indication of their...

Young and old unemployed struggle to find work

Longer-term unemployment among young and older workers is growing sharply according to the TUC.

Massive job cuts at BT

BT has announced it will shed 10,000 jobs by March 2009.

East Midlands launch for radio stations job board

Global Radio has launched a recruitment job board for employers and jobseekers in the East Midlands with a view to rolling it out to other radio stations within the network depending on its success.

More than 40% of SMEs hire on basis of looks

Nearly half (46%) of small (SMEs) firms confess hiring based on 'looks' rather than aptitude or qualifications.

Cameron proposes tax-exemption plan for employers

Employers could receive a tax exemption for recruiting candidates who have been unemployed for more than three months, if proposals put forward by Conservative leader David Cameron, become policy.

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DST International embraces online recruitment

DST International is using video-conferencing and computing technologies to recruit employees in Asia.

Bad ad - Pizza Hut (now Pasta Hut)

Pizza Hut has a lot to say but seems to lack any idea of how best to say it.

HR must show it means business

The profession needs to extend its influence externally to give it more clout internally.

Travelodge to create 450 new jobs by Christmas

Travelodge is to open 22 hotels in the run up to the festive period and will be recruiting managers, receptionists, housekeepers, cleaners and bar staff.