Freelancers trade body PCG says it is deeply concerned over a strategy by tax inspectors to clamp down on people before they break the law, following on from the retrospective clawing back of tax from a number of MP’ expenses.
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Job board Reed.co.uk has moved to protect its site by choosing new web security software.
The site has chosen Breach Security’s WebDefend application to block attacks and protect its site and web applications.
The services sector has recorded its strongest growth in two years, according to the latest CIPS-Markit Index.
The index posted a 26-month high reading of 56.9 in October, up from 55.3 in September.
The University of Derby has appointed Dr Tristram Hooley as its new head of the international centre for guidance studies (iCeGS).
The centre forms part of the University’s Research Centre for Education and Career Development and gives practical solutions which contribute to youth policy, adult guidance and workforce development throughout the UK.
International recruiter Hays has announced the return of Mark Staniland as divisional managing director of Hays HR and related services in the UK.
Following a brief spell with Healthcare Locums earlier this year, Staniland will lead the HR recruiting division.
British Airways has no plans to follow Royal Mail’s lead and recruit temporary workers, should a ballot approve strike action.
More than 40% of fines for businesses fined for employing workers illegally are still unpaid, according to figures from the UK Border Agency.
The senior interim HR market is showing signs of recovery, according to Bev Corrigan, head of the newly launched interim executive business at HR recruiter Oakleaf Partnership.
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The chief executive of Harvey Nash says the company has seen an improvement in trading conditions.
Recruitment firm Manual Labour Solutions announced that it has successfully secured funding for the business from Lloyds TSB.