The Kelly Group, a South African service provider in the employment industry, says it is encouraging that 22% of the 750 companies which took part in the Manpower global survey in November expect an increase in hiring in the first quarter of 2010.
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GE Capital has announced a £5m financing package to payroll and invoice finance specialist for the recruitment sector, Cash Simply.
Cash Simply has already received £2.4m, with the balance of the £5m to be drawn down, as required, to meet future growth needs.
Scotland is to receive a European cash injection of more than £34m to develop the country’s workforce and safeguard and create jobs.
Sales, IT and telecoms recruiter Robson Taylor has opened a new office in Hemel Hempstead.
The Manchester-based firm says the new office is part of its ongoing expansion which involves increasing staffing levels in both the UK and European teams.
Commercial recruiter Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG) and Aston Pride New Deal for Communities have joined forces to help local people back into employment.
More needs to be done to boost the UK’s fragile labour market due to impending burdensome employment rules, according to Paul Venables, group finance director at Hays.
Venables’ comments follow British Chamber of Commerce predictions that forthcoming employment regulations and taxes will hit the UK with a bill of £25.6bn, hampering job creation and recovery.
Tax accountant and support services provider Brookson has launched a sole trader service providing tax advice, invoicing and bookkeeping support to self-employed individuals working as sole traders.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is today launching a set of proposals including abolishing the default retirement age, extension of the right to request flexible working to all, overhauling employer recruitment practices to stop discrimination and improved access to training and development.
IT and engineering recruiter Connections Recruitment has appointed Selina Johnson as an account handler.
Executive search firm Korn/Ferry International has been selected by Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) to find a new chairman and chief executive.
The search is to replace Dan Glickman, who is stepping down as chairman of the MPAA in April.