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A survey into buyer behaviour on social networking sites has revealed that decision makers in industry are favourably disposed toward using such methods to both locate and be contacted by experts whose services they would be willing to pay for.

While unemployment remains high across Europe, the continent faces a ‘talent mismatch’, according to Jeff Joerres, Manpower chairman and chief executive.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Brussels yesterday, Joerres said: “In Europe, and across the world, unemployment may be high, yet many employers are struggling to fill jobs due to the worsening talent mismatch.

There has been a 45% rise in the number of people working part-time because they cannot secure a full-time post, according to analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research.

Financial recruiter Howarth Morris has appointed Martin Parr as a consultant in its clerical accounting division.

Specialist recruitment firm HB RIDA has partnered with training provider Lander Associates.

The firm, founded by Helen Reynolds and James Caan, will receive training, development and coaching across its portfolio companies

The FiveTen Group, whose stable includes WH Marks Sattin and Ortus, has appointed Adam Nicoll as head of marketing.

The partial reversal of the planned NIC rise is a welcome relief, according to Paul Venables, group finance director at Hays.

Four in 10 finance sector employers say management accountant roles are the most difficult to fill, according to a report from financial recruitment specialist Advantage Professional.

Empresaria Group’s revenues rose by 17% and net fee income was up by 24% for the year to April, the company announced at its AGM today.

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