Climate change proposals threaten creation of 90,000 jobs

As many 90,000 jobs that would have been generated by Britain’s burgeoning solar industry have been jeopardized by the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) proposed cut in the...

Institute of Recruiters signs partnership with HR insight

The Institute of Recruiters (IOR), has appointed HR Insight as a partner to offer a wide range of services to members.

Graduate recruitment: Graduates like RBS more this year

Beleaguered, public-owned Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) has risen 37 places in a ranking of UK’s most desirable financial organisations that graduates want to work for, according to a list of Top...

First 11 of 21 enterprise zones named

The Government yesterday announced the creation of the first 11 enterprise zones – including London Royal Docks, Liverpool & Wirral Waters, Nottingham’s Boots Campus and Manchester Airport – where...

Travelodge recruits 100, including fast-track managers

Travelodge is to recruit 100 members of staff to help run seven hotels it is opening in the UK this spring.

Olympics security provider aims to recruit further education students

G4S Secure Solutions (UK) has become the official security services provider and a tier-three sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, meaning it will be responsible for recruiting,...

Unemployment and employment both up, says ONS

Figures published today by the Office for National Statistics show that for the three months to January 2011, unemployment has risen by 27,000 to 2.5 million.

Employer recruitment confidence continues to rise

Confidence is continuing to rise among employers over their short term and long term hiring intentions, according to the REC’s March Jobs Outlook.

Jobseekers could be referred to 'mandatory' work activity by Jobcentre Plus staff

Jobseekers that need additional support to get back to work could be referred onto Mandatory Work Activity placements under new welfare rules.

Graduate recruitment: training needs everyone’s support

Many businesses are reluctant to spend on recruiting and not surprisingly given the cautious and challenging start to 2011. But I would argue that companies should be savvier to the qualities that...

Sky to create 100 customer service IT jobs

Entertainment company Sky is to create 100 new jobs in Livingstone, Scotland.

SSP UK launches apprenticeship scheme to attract new talent

Food travel company SSP UK has joined forces with a careers initiative in a bid to attract new talent into its business.