Global recruiting network the NPA has appointed Dave Nerz to president.
Nerz, who joined the NPA in 2006 as executive vice president, will be responsible for network operations and oversight, membership growth, and focusing on increased profit for NPA members.
McDonald’s announcement that it plans to create 4,000 jobs and open 20 restaurants in Britain yesterday proved to be the highlight on a bleak day for jobs.
Steelmaker Corus is to cut 2,500 jobs, while 267 jobs went at children’s wear chain Adams.
Elsewhere, electronics retailer Phillips announced it plans to cut 6,000 jobs worldwide.
Hackers have targeted jobsite Monster.
Monster has released a statement on its website warning its users that its database had been illegally accessed.
Certain contact and account data were taken, including Monster user IDs and passwords, email addresses, names, phone numbers and some basic demographic data. The information accessed does not include CVs, the statement added.
The government’s £2.3bn automotive bailout for UK car manufacturers has been met with skepticism by recruiters who question whether the money will increase production.
Maxine Waring, managing consultant, Wots Street Employment, told Recruiter, she was unsure whether it would have any affect.
Media recruiter Fraser Green Advertising & Recruitment is now a division of media firm GT4.
Fraser Green has moved its premises from Glasgow to larger purpose-built premises in Hamilton to fulfil its expansion plans.
After tax, profits at multi-sector recruiter Eden Brown rose to £1.01m for the year ending 31 March 2008, compared to £980,000 for the previous year. Turnover in the company’s core recruitment business grew by 7% to £53.7m.
Despite the recession, the desire to retain top talent remains a priority for most firms, according to new research.
Headhunter Carol Leonard is to leave executive search firm Whitehead Mann.
The Telegraph reports that Leonard will go on a six-month sabbatical and will step down as head of boardroom search practice at the company.
Engineering and construction recruiter TechConsult UK has been promoted to Wood Group Engineering’s preferred supplier list (PSL).
Steve Guest, managing director, told Recruiter the deal had been reached after a series of placements, including electrical and instrumentation personnel and offshore telecoms and electrical specialists on the North Sea platforms.
