The number of people unemployed in the UK has risen by 80,000 to 2.51m in the three months to July, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS.
The employment rate was 70.5%, with 29.17 unemployed people, while the unemployment rate was 7.9% and there were 2.51m unemployed people.
Many parents hope to be able to give their children the opportunity of a university education. But such an opportunity is fast becoming a luxury. The National Union of Students says that average debts may reach £53,000 for UK students starting courses in 2012.
Is it time that the employee experience replaces a set of corporate values?
McArthurGlen wanted to know if children’s playgrounds would increase custom at its designer outlet villages, MBA & Co got in the swing of things
Flexibility and adaptability are key for jobseekers in the sector, but high-calibre candidates are in short supply as many remain in secure jobs
Healthcare staffing specialist Healthcare Locums has seen a “resilient” performance in line with expectations, according to unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2011.
The group’s results reveal:
Resource Solutions Group gave former Apprentice winner Lee McQueen and his firm Raw Talent Academy a challenge. He more than won the task
The challenge of introducing a global inclusion strategy was raised at a recent Inclusive Employers event in London. DeeDee Doke reports
Dr Caroline Curtis Head of talent, development and performance, Santander A degree is no longer the obvious sign of young talent changing trends mean it is time to take a broader approach
Edinburgh-based recruitment consultancy Head Resourcing is aiming to reduce costs by 20% and its carbon footprint by 80% by moving its IT infrastructure to a private cloud.