Hollande promises payroll cut to boost French hiring

The French President François Hollande promised a €30bn (£24.95bn) payroll tax cut yesterday, aimed at encouraging French employers to hire more staff.
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
The French President François Hollande promised a €30bn (£24.95bn) payroll tax cut yesterday, aimed at encouraging French employers to hire more staff.

The cut will come in exchange for employers agreeing to boost employment levels as the president looks to reduce France’s 11% unemployment rate.

Recruitment industry can be part of welfare reform discussion

The Department of Work and Pensions has this week unveiled a consultation on proposals to move away from fixed cash benefit system towards tailored support.

Legislation 30 April 2024

IBM survey finds UK business leaders expect 25% of workforce need to retrain

An IBM survey has found that a large number of UK respondents expect roughly 25% of the workforce would need retraining as a result of artificial intelligence (AI).

30 April 2024

APSCo launches manifesto to beat the skills crisis

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has launched its manifesto, calling on political parties to boost the UK’s economic growth by strengthening the labour market.

New to Market 30 April 2024

UK fraud prevention service reveals rise in dishonest conduct by new recruits

Data sent to Cifas has revealed an increase in new recruits committing dishonest conduct against employers.

30 April 2024
Top