Permanent and temporary job placements continued to rise in January

Permanent and temporary job placements across the UK have increased for the 4th consecutive month, a KPMG/REC report has found

Delivering strategy through flexible working

The introduction of flexible working with legislation focused on caring responsibilities has generated the notion that flexible working is a benefit to working women, and in particular working...

UK jobs market grows by a third in three years, according to Reed job index

The UK jobs market grew for its third consecutive year and is in a healthier position now than it was three years ago, according to today's Reed job index.

Attempts to cut youth unemployment hampered by red tape

Attempts to get more than a million young people into work are being hampered by excessive bureaucracy and central Government control, council leaders say.

Hospital wards "dangerously understaffed", Nursing Times survey reveals

More than half of nurses think their ward or unit is dangerously understaffed, a Nursing Times survey has revealed.

Record number of employees to stay at home on 'national sickie day'

As many as 375,000 employees are expected to stay at home today, which has been labelled 'national sickie day'.

Why our visa policy is restricting the flow of international talent to the UK

The flow of global talent is vital to the UK economy, bringing the critical skills and international capabilities necessary to address global challenges in a global era.

Government initiative finds 15,000 business mentors to help SMEs

A Government initiative to introduce more business mentor volunteers to help support SMEs looking to start, grow and create jobs has reached its target of 15,000.

Recruitment shake-up could "harm" police service, says former Met Police HR director

Home secretary, Theresa May is expected today to unveil a shake-up of police recruitment rules, which could allow police forces in England and Wales to recruit senior officers from outside the...

Universities must change if graduates are to be prepared for working life

University has traditionally been a place to experience independence and find yourself, often within beautiful surroundings of ancient walls.

Recruitment should be based on culture and values as well as skills

Employers today are increasingly looking for a more diverse workforce, but a report last month by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Race and Community still found that black and ethnic...

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Starting salary for graduates rises to £26,000

The average starting salary for UK graduates rose by 4% last year to £26,000, following three consecutive years of stagnation, a report from the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) said today.