The Osborne Clarke/Recruiter Q3 2011 ‘M&A in the Recruitment Sector’ survey is launched this week.
The forward-looking survey is designed to assess how mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are viewed within the recruitment sector over the next three months.
Attacks on web applications are on the increase, according to research from data security firm Imperva.
The research shows on that average, web applications experience 27 attacks per hour or roughly one attack every two minutes.
IT & telecoms salaries have risen by 7.5% in 2011, according to new research from IT & telecoms recruiter Greythorn.
The research also shows for the 56% of professionals who receive them, bonuses have reached 19%, equivalent to an average of £8,740 and average total remuneration for this group is just under £54,800.
Technology recruiter SThree has seen its profits rise, according to an interim management statement for the period from 30 May 2011 to date.
The group’s results reveal:
· Permanent gross profit up 23%* year-on-year
· Contract gross profit up 12%* year-on-year
· Group gross profit up 18%* year-on-year
· Improvement in both permanent and contract fees
Monster’s professional networking application for Facebook, BeKnown, is now available for iPhone app across Europe and the rest of the world.
The established mobile app for BeKnown allows users to establish and manage a professional network on Facebook, separate from social contacts, via their iPhone while on the move.
Recruitment communication software system Talentfizz has launched.
The system connects HR and recruitment professionals with active and passive jobseekers, using referral methods via social channels to expand the available candidate pool, generate more relevant applicants and reduce time to hire.
Steven Yeong
Public sector recruiter Capita says it expects “strong growth” for 2012 and beyond as it records increased profits in its half-year report for the six months to 30 June.
The report reveals:
Highlights Half year Half year Change
2011 2010
