Has social media created a generation of 'job flirts'?

The UK is becoming a nation of ‘job flirts’ thanks to social networking, with 70% of workers using social networks to find out about potential opportunities according to a report from Taleo...

Permanent recruitment rose in March but temp billings fell at faster rate, according to REC/KPMG report

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – found recruitment consultants reported a rise in permanent staff placements for the third month in...

PwC helps employers raise awareness of apprenticeships in professional services

PwC has launched a toolkit to help employers raise awareness with students at schools and colleges of opportunities in for higher apprenticeships in professional services.

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It is 'crucial' Government involves employers in any changes to A-level system, says CBI

Employers should be given more say in the design of A-level qualifications, the CBI has said following proposals to change the system were put forward by the education secretary.

Rolls-Royce explores social media for recruitment drive

Automotive manufacturer Rolls-Royce has launched a social media recruitment drive to post its job vacancies and engage with applicants online.

Professionals and managers' jobs market holds up 'relatively well' across Europe, finds Antal

Despite continuing uncertainty in the global economy, a study of 56 countries has found jobs markets for professionals and managers holding up “relatively well”.

Pret A Manger to create 550 jobs in 2012

Pret A Manger plans to create 550 new jobs in the UK this year.

Overall jobs market experiences slight decline but welcome boost comes from general staffing sector, finds Adecco

The general staffing sector experienced a boost in job numbers in February, according to a report from Adecco.

Apprenticeship numbers increase with 256,500 starting a scheme since August 2011

There has been an increase in the number of people starting an apprenticeship.

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Employers view a degree as granted when recruiting but look for much more, finds Aldi

Employers now place personal attributes above the importance of a degree among potential job candidates, a study of 2,000 recruiters has shown.

Seek and ye shall find: the in-house route to securing the right candidate

For the HR director who has recently made the decision to take their recruitment function in-house, the next question is likely to be – so what now?

REC reports employer confidence to recruit is increasing

Employer confidence in recruitment increased in February and now stands at its highest level in the past 12 months, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. This reflects the steady...