Age discrimination claims have risen by 37% in the past year, according to data from the Employment Tribunals Service.
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Bad personal hygiene has topped the list of deterrants to recruiting a new employee, according to data from HR consultant Reabur.com.
The data also shows that 56% say a candidate’s dress sense would affect their decision, while 19% of employers cite latecomers to interview as a big no-no.
Brazil’s unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest rate since 2002, according to government statistics agency IBGE.
August’s jobless rate was 6.7%, compared to 6.9% in July, and the lowest since March 2002.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) is hoping that its virtual careers fairs aimed at Western Europe will not only enable it to assess candidates but also that candidates will be able to decide whether the company is right for them.
Staff referral schemes can help firms unearth talent, but one size doesn’t fit all, delegates at the conference heard.
Adecco has launched an initiative to help Britain’s paralympic athletes to make the transition from a career in sport to the workplace following their retirement from sport.
The Athlete Career Programme (ACP), which Adecco has been running for the International Olympic Committee since 2005, will now be opened to all competing and retired Paralympians.
Supply chain management firm Transline Resource Group (TRG) has opened a new trading subsidiary in Canada – Transline Resource Group (Canada) Inc.
As troubles in Libya continue in with yesterday’s killing of US ambassador Chris Stevens, the managing director of Michael Page Africa tells Recruiter that the company’s relative lack of interest in the country is not down to security questions.
Differentiated chemical producer Huntsman will create 225 full-time and contractor jobs now permission has been granted to expand its facility in McIntosh, Alabama.
Employers in Silicon Valley will maintain a steady approach to hiring in the final quarter of 2012.