Retention is going to be a key concern for resourcing departments in 2010, according to Ben Barrat, head of talent acquisition (finance) for recruitment outsourcer Alexander Mann Solutions.
Barrat says there is no doubt that retention is going to be a huge issue in the finance industry in the coming months.
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Springboard Umbrella is offering a free service, helping with invoicing, timesheets and tax issues, to its contractors.
Almost half of HR managers have chosen not to hire a candidate as a result of a negative online profile, according to research from Microsoft.
In support of Data Protection Day 2010 the study, which surveyed consumers and HR managers, examined the real-life consequences that online reputation has for jobseekers.
In case you weren’t aware, this Monday (1 February) is National Sick Day.
The first Monday of February is thought to be the most likely day in the year for employees to call in sick, thanks to Christmas credit card bills, the gloomy weather and a long wait to the next Bank Holiday.
What do two stressed-out former recruiters do to make the work environment a better place? They join forces to combat stress in the workplace by launching a one-day corporate stress management programme.
The recruitment sector is set for gradual recovery this year, according to a report from market intelligence provider Key Note.
While Scotland has emerged as the destination of choice for international jobseekers, the country faces skills shortages across both the private and public sector, according to Darren Montagu, managing director at Hays in Scotland.
Three executive search veterans have come together under the branding Grosvenor International Partners, focusing on search and talent acquisition in the international hospitality sector.
The company, www.GrosvenorInternationalPartners.com, is led by David Walters and Andrew Price for Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia, and Jim Manley for the Americas.
Seasonal factors have caused online recruitment activity to fall by nine points last month, according to January’s Monster Employment Index.
The index fell to 111 in January from 120 in December, with hospitality and tourism registering the biggest decline by 10 points.
However, arts, entertainment, sports and leisure all registered increases in activity.
Multi-sector recruiter Huntress Group is launching Hamilton Blake, a new ‘Recruitment for Professionals’ brand.
Creating the new Hamilton Blake brand aims to differentiate it from Huntress’s commercial business that incorporates office, secretarial and PA, and PR and marketing roles.