Flexibility has turned to expendability on the work front for many temporary workers and contractors in the current economic climate. Chris Goodfellow investigates the complex situation for temporary staff and contractors
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Recent research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has challenged the assumption that migrant workers look set to become a marginal segment of the UK labour market
Attracting talented candidates out of their secure job needs new methods, such as giving them more information on the situation in the sector and an employer’s future strategy
Despite signs that the economy is gradually on the upturn, recruiters are battling against an increase in the number of debtor days, which is adversely affecting cash flow. Colin Cottell and Graham Simons report
Margins in both temporary and permanent placements have been reducing, according to BDO’s review of the latest data outputs from RIB
Following the Office of Fair Trading’s report on recruiters taking part in a price-fixing cartel, Colin Cottell asks the question: could this ever happen again?
Due to the state of the economy, demand from jobseekers for feedback on their job search and how they can improve for next time has increased. Colin Cottell investigates the pros and cons of feedback
Leaders often set the tone for their business, which can engender trust throughout the whole company. Such confidence seems to be on the rise
Martin Smith Head of strategic and consultancy services at Hays Firms that are ahead of the game are those that have a strong understanding of the skills within the business and know where future talent is needed - and where it is coming from
As the recession takes its grip on Britain’s economy and recruiters are forced to tighten their belts, Julian May and Sarah Coles look into whether the public sector is still a safe haven for recruiters