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REC debunks myths of MSPs_2

Understanding the issues around managed service providers is hampered by the scarcity of research into the subject, says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's director of research.

Roger Tweedy told Recruiter that managed service was, up until now, a sector which was surrounded in a "fog and fug" of confusing terminology which has not been adequately explained.

"The

Philippine recruiter scam _2

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has identified five areas in the country where illegal recruitment activities are rampant, reports Manila-based website sunstar.com.ph.

London top for City staff_2

Research finds Dubai and Shanghai are up-and-coming

Staff won’t flirt at work_2

Survey finds employees find office romance annoying

Take care of the customer_2

Recruitment agencies' bad customer service, rather than bad practice, is causing most dissatisfaction among clients and candidates, according to the REC's annual complaints report.

The report, compiled by the REC's Professional Standards department, says that in 2006 it handled 685 enquiries and comp

Turnover bad for industry_2

Recruitment needs to get its own house in order before it can advise clients on ways of retaining staff, claims the director of one firm.

Daniel Flach, of sales specialists Initiate, says that high staff turnover levels in recruitment are a "shocking slur" on the industry, and a strong company culture is the way to address the problem.

Flach told Recruiter: "Average staff tu

Action needed on IT skills_2

British Computer Society reveals that the number of students studying IT has declined by a third in four years

Workforce to float on AltX _2

Outsourcing and recruitment group Workforce plans to list on Johannesburg's AltX (Alternative Exchange, for smaller firms) by the end of next month in a bid to raise R24m (£1.75m). Workforce plans to use the cash for acquisitions and to expand in South Africa. The group places staff in sectors such as leisure hospitality, and food processing.

Finance grads not equipped_2

Lack of industry knowledge and communication skills are highlighted problems

Fewer Santas face the sack _2

Berlin is facing a shortage of Santas, the head of a placement agency has told Reuters.

Rene Heydec, director of Berlin's Heinzelmaennchen agency — which acts for 5,000 families that order 20-minute visits from Santa on 24 December — said, "We need at least 300 Santas to meet the demand but we only have about 100 signed up so far."