While the UK’s beleaguered construction sector continues to struggle, the challenge for construction firms is to recruit passive talent.
So says Christina Thom, employer brand & resourcing manager at housebuilder Barratt Homes.
The sector’s Glenigan Index for June fell by 24% on a year ago, as weakness across many sectors continued.
Although a third (33%) of retailers are considering recruiting school leavers for graduate roles, most (61%) do not have specific programmes in place to recruit this demographic.
This is according to research carried out by talent management provider SHL.
Saga Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire health and social care recruiter, Allied Healthcare International.
The deal is for $3.90 (£2.37) per share, representing a premium of 59% to Allied’s closing price on 28 July, 2011 of $2.45. The aggregate purchase price for all outstanding shares of Allied common stock, including outstanding options, will be roughly $175m.
IT and pharmaceutical recruiter Levy Associates has appointed Gerard Fransen as managing director.
Fransen joins from Rabobank, where he was responsible for the product development & product management activities in the private banking division. He was previously a non-executive director of Levy’s advising on strategy, organisational structure and business process re-engineering.
More than four in 10 UK workers remain glued to their smart phones during face-to-face meetings, according to new research from social email provider harmon.ie.
Business software provider SAP is on the hunt for consultants and sales and support facilities staff to fill a possible 600 new roles in China and India.
Office staffing specialist Letterbox Recruiting has appointed Diane Morris as account manager.
Less than a third of UK workers would report an under-performing friend at work to their boss, preferring to help them with their work, a poll conducted by global job website Monster has concluded.
The government has committed itself to implementing the recommendations of a new report aimed at simplifying apprenticeship schemes for large employers.
John Hayes, minister of state for further education, skills and lifelong learning,told delegates at the launch of the report at the CBI this morning: “The report is music to my ears. Make no mistake, we will implement these changes.”
Hotelier Hand Picked Hotels has appointed Towngate Personnel as a preferred supplier.
Towngate is now recruiting for both temporary and permanent positions at all levels for the chain of country house hotels.