'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.

London dominates job creation growth

A think tank has warned that many of the UK’s largest cities will fail to feel the effects of an improving economy, as the greatest job growth is located in London.

REC calls for evidence on agency 'profiteering' allegations

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is calling for evidence backing allegations recruiters are mis-selling insurance to agency workers.

Pre-engagement is key to success in RPO commissioning, says expert

Resourcing managers looking to hire Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) providers should spend several months pre-engaging with them before presenting options to procurement departments, a...

Unemployment fall could reignite 'war for talent'

The jobs market is heading towards another “war for talent” an employment expert has warned, after Government statistics showed the unemployment rate had fallen again.

A third of organisations at 'full capacity', says REC

Almost a third of employers are running their organisations at full capacity and would have to hire staff if work increased, a study suggests.

SMEs 'blocking' apprenticeships as NEET problem escalates

SMEs are providing a barrier to apprenticeships for young people at a time when the number of NEETs is escalating, according to London’s deputy mayor for business and enterprise, Kit Malthouse.

ILO warns of rising unemployment, crisis for young jobseekers

The number of people seeking work around the world will rise by more than 13 million by 2018, hitting young people disproportionately, a study claims.

Research finds strong job prospects for finance, IT and accounting

Financial services senior executives plan to increase or maintain staffing levels in the next six months, new research has found.

Optimism as City vacancies rise

The number of jobs available in London’s financial district rose by 51% year-on-year in 2013.

TNT Post to create 5,000 jobs in 2014

TNT Post plans to create almost 5,000 new jobs in 2014, its COO Nigel Polglass has said.