As Christmas approaches, demand for seasonal staff has surged, according to procurer of temporary agency labour de Poel.
The research shows retailers have already started preparations for the Christmas rush with a 39% increase in the use of temporary staff in September, compared to the same month last year.
Chairmen of top companies are definitely changing their attitudes when it comes to considering women for boardroom positions since the publication in February of Lord Davies’ ’Women on Boards’ report, according to executive search firms.
Matchtech Group’s net fee income for the quarter to 31 October is up 21% compared with the same period in the previous financial year, chairman George Materna announced at the company’s AGM today.
Permanent income is up 27% compared to last year, while income from contract placement has grown by 18%
November saw the creation of 2,760 City jobs, down 16% from the 3,160 in October, according to financial services recruiter Astbury Marsden.
The number of qualified staff for each vacancy at the moment (5) is at its highest level since December 2008, having risen from just 1.7 at the start of 2011.
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has announced the programme for the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (CIETT) World Employment Conference 2012 it is holding in London 23-25 May.
Dr Lynda Gratton, professor of management practice at the London Business School, leads the speakers so far confirmed.
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The number of new jobs created in the UK rose in June, according to the latest Reed Job Index.
The Index stands at 125, four index points up from May and back up to April’s level of new job vacancies.
Demand has increased for accountants, manufacturing staff for general insurance and engineering staff.
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Multi-sector recruiter Sand Resources has relocated to Vale Avenue, Tunbridge Wells in Kent.
Managing director, Linton Ward, says: “Despite the recession, the team at Sand Resources has been steadily growing and we simply need more space. Heathervale House offers us modern accommodation and room to grow further.”
HR recruiter Ortus is opening an office in São Paulo, Brazil.
Parent company FiveTen Group’s accountancy & finance brand Marks Sattin, legal recruiter Laurence Simons and marketing recruiter EMR are already established in Rio and São Paulo.