Expectations met, not exceeded as momentum improves - City Comment

In my previous column, I suggested that although trading momentum was improving, so far most recruitment agencies had merely met analyst’s profit expectations and, after a strong start to 2013, positive surprises were required for share prices to push on further from elevated levels.

Global mobility growth to continue, finds Mercer

The need to provide specific technical skills is the top reason behind a predicted rise in global mobility assignments amongst multinational firms in 2013.

Scottish construction recruiters ‘shocked’ that blacklisting may go on

Two Scottish recruitment consultancies operating in the construction sector have expressed shock at a Parliamentary committee’s suggestion that major construction firms may still be using a known ‘blacklist’ of workers.

Reader blog: Great time to get funding for rec tech projects?

As an established business owner and serial entrepreneur it is in my interest to keep abreast of any funding opportunities that might be out there.

Adzuna expands into Australia, Brazil, Canada and South Africa

Jobs and ad search engine Adzuna has launched publicly in Australia, Brazil, Canada and South Africa.

Volt gets managed service deal with Air Products

Recruitment outsourcer Volt Consulting Group has secured a three-year managed service provision contract with industrial gas, chemicals and equipment provider Air Products.

REC partners with corporate hospitality firm IMG

The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has entered into a new business partnership with corporate hospitality provider IMG.