David Willetts: universities need more external funding to help generate economic growth and job creation

Universities and science minister David Willetts (pictured) argued universities, science facilities and researchers are the best single hope for the UK making its way in the high-tech world of the...

Employment figures could drop by 120,000 this year, CIPD's chief economic adviser predicts

The CIPD has forecast the number of people in work in the UK will fall by 120,000 in 2012 despite a continued ‘productivity pause’ and further real pay squeeze, with unemployment rising to 2.85...

December's job statistics defy gloomy predictions, according to analysis of 8,000 recruiters

Job opportunities were 17% higher in December compared to the same time in 2010 and more than a fifth higher than two years ago, according to the Reed Job Index analysis of job vacancy trends from...

Hastings Direct poised to create 200 new jobs

Hastings Direct, the insurance retailer is set to create 200 new jobs for 2012.

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Public sector job seekers would sacrifice pension for private sector career

More than half of public sector job seekers would be prepared to sacrifice their pension for a career in the private sector, according to global professional recruiting group Hays.

Travelodge to recruit 120 apprentices by autumn 2012

Hotel chain Travelodge is to recruit 120 apprentices to join its Junior Management Programme (JuMP) in 2012.

Employer demand for agency workers is growing, despite AWR, says REC

Demand for temporary staff over the past month has remained stable and is up on the same time last year, despite new regulations on agency work coming into force in October, according to data...

Jobseekers warned to 'look beyond basic pay' to combat unemployment

As unemployment levels remain at their highest for a generation, Office Angels has urged jobseekers to look beyond basic salary offered for a role and consider all of the benefits that come with a...

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UK talent acquisition costs rise to £5,311 per hire, compared to £2,226 in US

Spending by UK employers on talent acquisition rose 6% in 2011, primarily driven by expectations for business growth.

Morrisons to create 7,000 new jobs next year

Morrisons is to create 7,000 new jobs in 2012 as it continues its store expansion programme.

Mary Portas presents Government with her recommendations to boost high street retail

Mary Portas published her review and her vision to breathe economic and community life back into high street retail.

IT skills gap prevents UK competing with Silicon Valley, poll of 1,300 shows

The skills gap is preventing the UK IT industry from competing with the US, according to a survey from CWJobs, reporting 61% of IT pros believe there is currently a skills shortage in the UK.

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