UK directors predict job creation and slowdown in redundancies for first half of 2013

UK directors predict an increase in the creation of permanent roles in the first half of the year, according to the professional hiring index, which is published today by financial recruitment firm,...

UK faces 3.1 million shortfall in workforce by 2050, reveals Randstad

The UK faces a workforce shortfall of 3.1 million by 2050 due to skills shortages, an ageing workforce and restrictive migration policy, according to recruitment firm, Randstad.

Learning, leadership development and talent management are not luxuries, they are essential

The public sector in the UK is undergoing a radical change. According to the CIPD, 850,000 jobs will disappear between 2010 and 2017 – around 15% of the workforce.

Employers have an "absolute duty" to get school leavers into work, says Sellafield HR director

Employers can play a key role and have a responsibility in helping school leavers get a "worthwhile" career, according to David McNerney, HR director at nuclear waste management company, Sellafield...

Jaguar Land Rover creates 800 jobs in the UK

Jaguar Land Rover is set to create 800 production jobs at its plants in Solihull.

Confidence returns to the job market, says Reed report

Confidence has returned to the UK jobs market with more than a third of workers (39%) setting their sights on new roles in 2013 and job opportunities are continuing to to rise, according to a report...

Eurozone unemployment continues to rise as half of 16-24 year olds in Greece and Spain find themselves out of work

Youth unemployment levels in the Eurozone continue to rise steadily with nearly 60% of under-25s in Greece and Spain now out of work, according to figures released today by the official European...

Job applications rocket on Christmas Day

Recruitment website CV Library sees a 91% leap in job applications on Christmas day compared to 2011.

HR directors fear losing top performers in 2013, reveals Robert Half study

UK HR directors are concerned about losing staff in 2013, admitting they believe one in five (22%) of their employees will be looking for a new job, according to research published today by...

Nestlé HRD: Why a 'strengths-based' approach can help recruit the best young talent

Unemployment levels in the UK continue to be high. Like other businesses in the UK we believe there is often a mismatch between the skills learnt at school and those needed in the workplace.

Turning talent strategy inside out

I know the importance of being able to identify, retain and develop talented people. We all do, right? A model enabling organisations to ‘grow their own talent’ promises numerous benefits – not least...

IT sector created more than 1 million jobs in 2012, says Adzuna

The growth in smartphone apps, tablets and online shopping has led to a 'boom year' for IT jobs, with more than one million specialist roles advertised in the sector, according to a report published...