Three-quarters of UK employees give up hope of landing their dream job

As Brits batten down the hatches to ride out the economic storm, a report from price comparison site uSwitch.com shows over three-quarters (77%) have given up on the prospect of landing their dream...

Unemployment falls overall, but number of long-term jobseekers increases, reports ONS

Unemployment in the UK for the three months to May 2012 stands at 2.8 million, down 65,000 from the previous quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported.

Job fortunes reveal a wide economic gulf between the 'winners and losers' in Europe, reports FedEE

The labour market in Germany is in better shape than many other European Union member states, whilst the labour markets in Spain and Poland remain very weak, according to the Federation of European...

TUC claims long-term unemployment reaches crisis level, as the rest of the labour market improves

Long-term unemployment is at crisis levels and getting worse, even as the rest of the labour market improves, the TUC has warned.

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Growth in 'm-commerce' jobs in banking and retail sectors, puts pressure on IT pros to skill-up, finds CWJobs

The rise of ‘mobile-commerce’ is creating opportunities for IT professionals - as banks, retailers and telecoms companies start to make their moves in this growing market, but more than half will have...

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Olympics organisers bring in the military after security firm G4S fails to recruit enough staff

With less than two weeks to go, G4S, the company that was contracted to supply security services to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has admitted it will not be able to recruit and retain...

Lack of both planning and employer support cause UK staff to fall behind in careers, claims Office Angels

UK workers fear they are falling behind in their careers as they abandon long-term planning, according to a survey of over 1,000 workers by Office Angels.

APSCo report brings promising news to recruiters in general, but reveals 'slump' for HR roles

Recruitment has “returned to growth” following an early spring slump and a December 2011 low point, according to the latest jobs data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

Government's Work Programme data provides 'promising' results for the success of the scheme

The first Government data on the Work Programme suggests the scheme is having a positive effect in helping the long-term unemployed, but the figures have had a mixed reception from industry experts.

Advertised City job numbers drop by a third between May and June, finds Astbury Marsden

The number of City jobs advertised fell by 32% in June according to financial services recruitment firm Astbury Marsden.

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Recruitment falls at fastest pace in three years, reports REC/KPMG

Permanent placements fell for the first time in six months during June, and at the sharpest rate for just under three years, according to The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG...

Proposed South London Westfield Centre promises 5,000 new jobs

Westfield, the shopping centre group that delivered two of Europe’s largest shopping centres, Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, will publicly unveil its plans for a shopping centre...