Thousands of jobseekers in some of the UK’s most deprived housing estates will now be able to access careers advice in community centres and GP surgeries, the work and pensions minister Helen Goodman has announced.
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International recruiter Initio International has acquired legal recruiter Longbridge International.
Recently appointed director, Patrick Goodwin, says: “As part of Initio, Longbridge has a great opportunity to build an established brand and maximise its potential through diversification into other areas of professional staffing, throughout the UK.”
I welcome Ian Wolter’s explanation of the situation behind the OFT’s decision to fine the agencies accused of price fixing (Recruiter, Soapbox, 3 March).
Alex Brock
While all situations need to be treated on their own merits and therefore there is no exact answer, the following considerations should help in making the transition to an internal recruiters role.
Support services firm Balfour Beatty Workplace (BBW) has created an in-house recruitment consultancy.
Offering a flexible working alternative for every full-time post could prove unworkable for some roles, according to Tracy Burrell, HR manager at domestic appliance warranty provider Domestic & General, Nottingham.
Talent management specialist Ochre House has appointed Leesa Mather as group HR director.
Around 40% of the UK’s top recruiters are growing at more than 10% per year and recording healthy profits, according to a new report from Plimsoll.
The demand for IT contractors in the public sector has declined, according to Keith Butler, managing director at IT recruiter NES IT.
Multi-channel recruitment platform mypeoplebiz has appointed Jane Moseley as account manager.
Moseley previously used the platform to recruit store managers for UK retailer Jessops.