Procter & Gamble launches online careers fairs

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has launched online careers fairs to reach as large a talent pool as possible.

Hiring is continuing to increase but at a slower rate

The growth of staff appointments is weakening following a peak in March, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs, published today.

Barclays to create 600 new jobs in Glasgow

Barclays is to create 600 new jobs as part of ongoing expansion of its presence in Glasgow, supported by a grant of up to 6.6 million of Regional Selective Assistance funding from Scottish Enterprise.

FDM to recruit 500 graduates

IT services provider, FDM Group, has doubled its recruitment targets for 2010 and will recruit 500 graduates in a bid to become the UK's largest IT graduate employer.

Recruitment prospects slowing down, according to new reports

UK employers predict a static hiring rate for the remainder of 2010 amid concerns of further inconsistent market demand.

Successful employers look beyond university graduates to other, diverse sources of talent

UK businesses frequently bemoan the lack of talent emerging from schools, colleges and universities.

Managing the employer brand is increasing in importance

HR heads are increasing the number of specialist support managers leading employer brand projects within their departments as companies see employer brand management as a more critical business tool...

100 new jobs to be created at Metro Bank

Metro Bank is set to double the number of store staff and has created more than 100 new positions.

See the best: Ex-Forces personnel organisation anticipates surge in leavers entering civilian jobs market

An organisation specialising in helping ex-military personnel return to civilian life is bracing itself for a major business offensive.

Graduate recruitment: Filtering graduate applications - the way forward

The most effective sifting methods are those that let the graduate decide whether or not they will be suited to the role, as early in the process as possible and consistently throughout it.

LV= extends its apprenticeship programme

Insurance, retirement and investment group LV= is extending its apprenticeship programme, continually taking on new hires over the next 12 months.

Employer branding: Coca-Cola is the company most job seekers want to work for

Coca-Cola is seen as the 'dream employer' by more than three quarters of UK job seekers.