100k jobseekers for 400 jobs at Ikea Spain store

A new Ikea store in Alfafar, Spain, received more than 100,000 online applications for just 400 jobs.
Mon, 13 Jan 2014A new Ikea store in Alfafar, Spain, received more than 100,000 online applications for just 400 jobs.

The application process opened on 2 December and caused the company’s website to crash within hours.

At 26% the country’s unemployment levels remain stubbornly high. However, for those aged 18-to-25-years-old it is a staggering 58%.

Availability continues to rise for both perm and temp candidates

November saw increased availability of workers for the ninth straight month of the year, countered by lingering economic uncertainty and hesitancy to commit to new hires.

11 December 2023

REC writes to Minister of State for Immigration over digital RTW checks

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has revealed that it has written to the Minister of State for Immigration expressing concerns over the new digital right to work (RTW) checking system.

Legislation 22 November 2022

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 7-11 MARCH 2022

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Compass Group, The Curve Group, Walmsley Wilkinson

Contracts 9 March 2022

NEW TO THE MARKET: 7-11 MARCH 2022

This week’s new launches include: Astute Technical Recruitment, Circular.io, Sterling, YoungOnes

New to Market 9 March 2022
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