Jobseekers advised to target different London boroughs depending on sector

Jobseekers looking for jobs in culture, media and sport are more likely to be successful in certain boroughs of London, according to online jobs site CareerBuilder UK.

Sharna Associates partners with Launchpad

Recruitment-to-recruitment firm Sharna Associates has partnered with video interviewing service provider Launchpad.

Capita acquires SouthWestern Business

Staffing and support services giant Capita has bought SouthWestern Business Process Services from private equity group Ion Equity for £28m.

Young Colombian offered Adecco’s ‘CEO for one month’ role

Global recruiter Adecco Group has appointed its first ‘CEO for one month’ – Paola Ospina of Colombia.

Malta puts stop to employment discrimination against transgender people

It is now illegal for employers in Malta to discriminate against transgender people on the grounds of sex, following a law amendment, the Malta Independent has reported.

Hundreds of thousands of women in low-paid work since 2008

Since the start of the financial crisis in 2008, 826,000 more women have moved into types of work that are typically low paid and insecure, according to research conducted by the Fawcett Society.

Recruitment agencies can up their game with IP telephony

With the UK employment market on the way back up, recruiters will be exploring how modern communications technology can help them compete effectively – attracting employers and good candidates whilst enhancing the productivity of their consultants.