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If your business is going through a difficult financial period, don’t bury your head in the sand and hope it will go away. It is worth seeking a solution sooner rather than later

There has been a 123% increase in the level of bad debt recruiters are chasing in Q1 2009 vs Q1 2008, according to debt recovery law firm Lovetts.

In Q1 2009 the time between a letter before action (LBA) and claim was cut by over five days on Q1 2008. The figures also show a 66% increase in the value of debt being chased through LBAs.

Opportunities abound for operational and online marketers as online sales continue to grow, according to retail recruiters.

Findings from Verdict Research shows that e-tail sales are set to grow by 13.3%.

Many of the most consistently successful recruiters learnt their trade during a recession or downturn; so you’ve now got a great opportunity to get to grips with the crucial tools of your trade, the ones that will last you a lifetime in this industry, whatever the prevailing market conditions.

Built-environment recruiter Prime People is to reorganise its share capital.


The company says this will reduce the significant number of small shareholders that exist in the company, and reduce the cost to the company of maintaining its share register. 

HR search and selection recruiter, Digby Morgan, has been appointed by the Department of Health (DH) and the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (NHS PASA) as one of the suppliers on the commercial resources framework.

Broadbean Technology has announced a five-year agreement to be the worldwide supplier of Manpower’s online job advert distribution and response tracking technology.

Broadbean’s technology platform will support multiple Manpower global brands and business lines, including Manpower, Manpower Professional, Manpower Business Solutions and Elan.

Guildford-based recruitment and training specialist Fusion, in partnership with Surrey Jobcentre Plus, has launched a new workshop programme to help unemployed professionals and executives in Surrey find the route back to work.

There has been in rise in demand for digital and media staff, according to a recruiter.

Agency management company de Poel says recruiters are flocking to sign up to be paid five days earlier than usual under a new initiative.

Matthew Sanders, director of de Poel, told Recruiter that after recently to the 800 agencies who work with the firm, 40 “were extremely positive” while 30 were “interested” and said ‘can we talk about it?’”

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