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Subscription service LOVEFiLM is on the hunt for digital talent as it aims to expand its London-based workforce by 20% over the next three months, the firm has announced.
Following its purchase by Amazon in January, LOVEFiLM says it is looking for people who “share a passion for films and innovative business”.
Multi-sector recruiter Conceptuality is in the final stages of rebranding as CPS Group, according to director Spencer Symmons.
Symmons told Recruiter that after three consecutive years of 30-40% growth, it is now time to update the brand.
“As we target more FTSE 100 companies, it’s just a case of making a little bit more noise,” he said.
A German society which provides advice on correct etiquette and social behaviour has advised that kissing should be banned in the workplace.
The BBC reported this week that the Knigge Society has claimed the practice of greeting colleagues and business partners with a kiss on the cheek is uncomfortable for many Germans.
Recruitment bosses — if you see your workers walking towards you, arms outstretched, fear not. They’re not after a raise, for today is National Hug Your Boss Day.
The day is the brainchild of online job board TipTopJob — so what are you waiting for? Get hugging!
UK organisations that manage employee performance poorly have an adverse affect on the company’s success, according to research by Covalent Software.
Industry events provide the best networking opportunities for UK headhunters, according to 22% of those polled by Executive search firm InterExec, while 18% rated online as the best method, with a day at a golf course ranked third at 14%.
Eight out of 10 firms in the UK business services sector are faring no better than they were this time last year, according to independent invoice finance provider Bibby Financial Services’ Business Factors Index.
Professional services firm KPMG is to double its school leaver intake from 90 to 180 in 2012, following the launch of its new School Leaver Programme.
The first year’s intake of students have now joined the firm and will study for an accountancy degree at either Durham or Exeter Universities.
UK employees want employers to appoint female managers, according to research by global recruiter Randstad.
Randstad’s quarterly Workmonitor report of over 400 UK workers reveals more than a third (36%) think that the performance of their organisation would improve if it had more female senior managers.