UK workforce of the future takes to Sweden

Evidence reaches us from Sweden that some of the next generation of UK workers is looking to bypass Britain’s hiked-up university fees.

Jobs Watch: McDonald’s create 2,500 jobs, plus Alstom, Müller, Solway Foods

Companies set to hire new staff in the UK are led by today’s announcement from fast food giant McDonald’s that it intends to create at least 2,500 new jobs this year.

Recruiters’ high hopes on the High Street

After several high-profile retailers ran into major difficulties in recent weeks, recruiters to the industry tell Recruiter they are confident in the broader health of the sector and in the continued demand for their services.

Career Star Group growth continues

Career transition and outplacement organisation Career Star Group has seen French outplacement and HR firm Sodie added to the network.

JobsiteWhite works with Apprentice Supermarket

The newly-launched job board of Apprentice Supermarket, which provides training and apprenticeship opportunities for young people, is being run through JobsiteWhite.

Looking ahead to what 2013 will bring recruitment

Looking ahead to the rest of the year, Recruiter asked a number of professionals from a wide spectrum of positions in the recruitment industry what they think will happen in the sector during 2013.

India moves on

The vice president of the Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) has told Recruiter that the industry has “started moving in the right direction” towards staffing receiving more open acceptance from government as a valuable tool for competitive businesses.