The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has launched a second consultation on a protocol between the GLA, leading supermarkets and suppliers to counter labour exploitation in the UK.
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The Law Society, which represents solicitors in England and Wales, has welcomed the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC)’s plans submitted to the government last week on the points-based system (PBS), which regulates migrant worker numbers entering Britain.
The number of London firms seeking talent from abroad has declined, according to a survey from CBI/KPMG.
The survey shows that just 3% said hiring from abroad was rising, compared with 15% a year ago, while 26% said it was stable, compared with 42% in 2008.
Broadcast security firm Octavian Security is seeking motorhome owners to pitch up on outside broadcast and film sets and look after the sites.
Tony Mellor, commercial director of Octavian, says: “This is a superb opportunity and will offer something a bit different to the usual pitches at the seaside or country parks.
Thinktank Reform says that 1m public sector jobs will need to be shed, according to its latest report.
The report says that whoever wins the next election will need to cut one in six public sector jobs, including doctors, nurses, police and teachers.
After a difficult year, 2010 will to continue to be “very challenging” for recruiters, according to the relationship director and head of the recruitment sector for Barclays Corporate at Barclays Bank.
HR software and services provider NorthgateArinso has agreed a seven-year, multi-million pound contract to provide global HR software and services to international healthcare business AstraZeneca.
NorthgateArinso will help AstraZeneca achieve their goals of:
Offshore legal, accounting and IT staffing firm CML has launched an environmental initiative aimed at promoting greener recruitment practices.
Global executive search and human capital management firm ZRG Partners has opened a new office in Frankfurt, Germany.
Stephan Breitfeld heads the office for the US-based firm. Breitfeld brings 13 years of retained search experience to ZRG, having worked for several global retained search firms in the region.??
Cuts in public sector expenditure do not spell the end for recruitment into the sector, according to findings from public sector recruiter Synergy.
Its research shows that in 2009, it witnessed a 70% increase in the number of enquires for entry level revenue and benefits staff from local authorities, in comparison to the previous year (2008).