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...

Disabled jobseekers to be given Government help to find 'mainstream' placements

Young disabled job seekers on work experience will be able to access extra support to help them into mainstream placements, the Government has pledged.

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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...

Graduate salaries to rise, following three-year stagnation, finds AGR

The average starting salary for graduates is set to rise higher by 6% following a ‘salary standstill’, according to the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR), which published the summer edition of...

Euro 2012 provides short term relief to HR pain in Spain

With Spain’s emphatic win over Italy in final at the weekend, Euro 2012 draws to a close. I have looked at the mobility of workers between the two finalists, which throws up some interesting trends.

Acas boss and MP take action on redundancy

Acas chief executive John Taylor (pictured) has joined forces with MP Ian Paisley Jr, with the backing of the TUC and employers, including Royal Mail and Veolia, to launch an online service for...

Jobseekers damage employer brand, by reporting negative recruitment experiences, Webrecruit poll reveals

Almost three quarters of jobseekers would let others know if they had a negative experience with a company during the recruitment process, a recent survey by Webrecruit has revealed.

Government reports continued increase in apprenticeship numbers

The Government has reported a “continued increase” in the number of people starting an apprenticeship.

Channel 4 opens applications for its first ever graduate scheme

Channel 4 has launched its first ever graduate programme, in search of future leaders of industry.