Almost three quarters (74%) of new university students think a summer placement is the key to landing a job after university, according to a new survey carried out by Centrica Energy.
However, money worries still sees students sacrificing this to take on any paid job they can get their hands on.
The UAE is considering a number of schemes for the social protection of expats working in the country, reports Middle East news site Emirates 24|7.
Sixty per cent of senior managers across a range of UK businesses are not concerned whether or not a candidate has a degree or not, with two-thirds preferring two years’ work experience to a three-year degree.
Western firms need to review remuneration policies to remain competitive in the global war for executive talent, according to Piia Pilv, partner at consultancy Mercer’s executive remuneration team.
UK media recruitment company Lipton Fleming has finalised an affiliation deal with Australian firm Keeley Pope Media Recruitment (KPMR).
A spokesperson for Lipton Fleming tells Recruiter: “This affiliation with KPMR allows us to facilitate our candidates’ career aspirations with a level of ease, enabling individuals to embark on careers in Australia and Asia.”
Scottish-based recruiter Eden Scott has appointed Gillian Cunningham to its growing legal and professional services division.
Based in the firm’s Glasgow office and working alongside divisional manager David Thomson, Cunningham will focus on working with law firms and in-house legal teams in Scotland, London and overseas.
Tazio, in partnership with GraduACE, has launched its digital video interview platform in China.
Hong Kong-based GraduACE manages the graduate selection process for global businesses from over 100 test centres across China and Hong Kong.
Clearwater Corporate Finance has advised recruitment outsourcing and talent management business provider Ochre House on the sale of its subsidiary Parkside Recruitment to global recruiter Antal International.
Partner Marcus Archer led the deal team for Clearwater supported by director Karen Edwards.
Outsourced insurance and risk management services to companies The Insurance Manager has appointed AMC Insurance Appointments as its sole recruitment partner.
Despite predicting tougher trading conditions in the UK over the next few quarters, the ‘big four’ recruiters — Hays, Michael Page, SThree and Robert Walters — are relatively well placed, according to the latest support services sector outlook from Shore Capital.