Hertel is to open a new fabrication facility in November at Ellesmore Port, Cheshire, generating up to 25 new jobs.
Hertel is an industrial services provider that works with the offshore, oil & gas, process, and power and utilities sectors by constructing and maintaining plants and installations.
Banking giant RBS Group has appointed Arvinder Dhesi to the newly-created role of director, group talent.
Care provider Ark Home Healthcare has acquired part of Anchor Trust and is to create an additional 500 new jobs in the next six months.
With the help of private equity partners Ashridge Capital and Core Capital, the specialist domiciliary care company has paid an undisclosed sum for six of Anchor’s home care operations located across the country.
In a recession, it is a mistake to think that if the markets are difficult then your top people will stay with you.
BAE systems jobs cuts are a “serious knock” to those affected, according to business secretary Vince Cable.
BAE Systems has announced that it is to make almost 3,000 job cuts across the UK.
Financial recruiter Morgan McKinley has appointed Nefino Joannides as client services manager for its senior finance team in London.
Meanwhile, William Silverstone has been promoted from senior consultant to manager of the firm’s core finance team and Paul Jagdev’s promotion from senior consultant sees him become manager of the general finance services team.
Accountants are far more concerned over the health of the jobs market than HR departments, according to accountancy recruiter Marks Sattin.
On a scale of 10 (very optimistic) to -10 (very pessimistic) with 0 representing indifference, accountants scored -6.0, compared with HR professionals who scored 2.4.
Job search engine Totaljobs.com’s ‘Off the bench’ programme has gained the support of retail and FMCG recruiter Quest Search & Selection.
Under the scheme, jointly run by the QPR trust, the charitable arm of Queens Park Rangers Football Club, participants over the age of 35 from the West London area will take part in a 13-week course in job and application skills.
Hayward: trying to shape the industry
A financial recruiter in the City of London is introducing a novel staff benefit as an incentive to retain and motivate employees.
A survey of global expatriates carried out by Berlitz Consulting has revealed that among those about to start, already working on or recently returned from time living and working abroad, understanding the culture of their destination is more highly valued than speaking the language.