Technology evolution risk also a major concern says new Zurich report
More than half of Britain’s mid-sized technology companies feel they are at risk from losing skilled employees, according to new research commissioned by insurance company Zurich.
The figure rises to 70% amongst UK companies with an annual turnover of £25-£100m, according to Zurich’s research.
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Specialist rail and engineering recruitment company Exxell has appointed Richard Parker as resourcer.
Parker has been brought in to work alongside rail safety critical manager Richard Anderson to help support Exxell’s clients’ increasing requirements at the firm’s Southampton branch.
Patricia Taylor has been appointed managing director for Capita’s HR and payroll business.
Taylor joins Capita from Xchanging, where she was managing director, on 15 September.
Professional network LinkedIn has launched a Volunteer Experience & Causes tool on its site.
Members can now add volunteer positions, causes they care about and organisations they support such as Oxfam International Habitat for Humanity International, and any other organisation they support on their LinkedIn Profile.
Small businesses could be experiencing a “tentative” recovery despite broader economic uncertainty, according to a new quarterly report from asset-based lender Venture Finance.
The research reveals average turnover for small businesses rose by 16.2% between the end of 2009 and Q2 2011, signalling a return to growth for the small business sector.
Digital recruiter Incite People has appointed Angela Burdett as managing director.
Burdett, previously senior vice-president at Thomson Reuters and portal development director at Vivendi Universal, will be working with founder, Oliver Turnbull, to develop the group’s businesses in the UK and India.
Professional body for interim managers, the Institute of Interim Management, has appointed Andrew Munro as director.
A chartered management accountant by profession, with a background in the technology sector, Munro specialises in ideas, words and numbers, and supports organisations in developing their strategy, business plans and messaging.
Talent management provider Lumesse’s Lumesse Mobile is now available for Android.
These can be downloaded at Apple iOS and BlackBerry app stores.
The mobile application offers instant access to key information about candidates, jobs, interviews, colleagues and hiring processes.
Financial services IT recruiter Cititec has appointed Max Anderson as account manager.
Anderson joins from IT recruiter Huxley Associates and will work on major managed accounts.
Social care recruiter SWIIS has signed a deal to install software provider Safe’s Front Office and web portal software.
The deal includes Safe’s fully AWR ready Front Office solution, e-time, e-expenses and mobile time capture solution.