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School leaver programmes need special approach, says skills advocate
The fast-growing pool of school leaver recruitment initiatives are too often turned over to managers of graduate recruitment programmes to run when the requirements for each differ significantly, a group of executive and professional services recruiters heard on yesterday [30 April 2014].
Tech sector hiring on a roll
Nearly half (49%) of UK of technology firms expect to hire additional staff over the next 12 months, according to the latest industry report from KPMG and Markit.
Shilton Sharpe Quarry strengthens Asian presence
Shilton Sharpe Quarry (SSQ), the global legal search consultancy, has expanded its capabilities in Asia with the opening of an office in Singapore.
No refunds for Nigerian stampede jobseekers
Nigerian interior minister Abba Moro has refused to reimburse jobseekers who attended recruitment events across the country for jobs in his ministry in March, during which 19 people died in stampedes, reports Nigerian media organisation Premium Times.
Anne Corder Recruitment is wear it’s at for out-of-work women
Staff and clients of multi-sector recruiter Anne Corder Recruitment have donated more than 150 items of office wear and accessories to support international charity Smart Works, which offers practical help to out-of-work women.
UK’s 7,000 job boost
On the same day that the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2014, companies such as KFC, EY and Asda are to create more than 7,000 jobs as they begin hiring across new locations.
US makes $150m available to implement job-driven training programmes
The US Department of Labor today has made available up to $150m (£89m) in funding through a new job-driven National Emergency Grant programme.
Young people willing to work for free to land a job
More than one in seven young people have applied for at least 20 jobs, while many are willing to work for free if it helps them find employment, according to a new study from recruitment firm Adecco.
Help to Work scheme for long-term unemployed launches
New measures to help the long-term unemployed back into work begin today [28 April 2014], as the government continues its push toward its goal of full employment.
DWC opens London office
Sales and marketing recruiter Daniel Williams Consultancy (DWC) has opened a London office in Mayfair.
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