Online job numbers have dipped to their lowest since the turn of the century, according to new figures from the AlljobsUK.com’s National Online Recruitment Index.
The data is collected by AlljobsUK.com from a number of recruitment websites, which shows the usual seasonal rise and fall, as well as the growth or decline in recruiting confidence among Britain’s employers.
Regions like Wales, Northern Ireland and the North-East will be hit harder than London and the South-East due to cuts to the public sector, according to the centre for economics and business research (CEBR).
A free online public procurement course has been launched by small business minister Lord Davies and the chief secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne.
Dutch recruitment software supplier OTYS Recruiting Technology has developed a CV connection with LinkedIn to enable jobseekers to apply online with their LinkedIn profile.
According to the company, it is easier for candidates to fill in job application forms and register with an agency.
Tax accountant and support services provider Brookson has made a number of appointments to its senior management team.
Chris Bowden has been appointed new sales and marketing director. Bowden joins from FedEx where he managed large multinational, global accounts including Rolls-Royce, Microsoft, Dell and HP.
International jobsite Monster Worldwide has acquired the assets of online recruitment website Yahoo! HotJobs for $225m (£140.4m) in cash.
Developing the leadership skills of middle managers and equipping them to manage change are among the top learning and development priorities for organisations in 2010.
Public relations, corporate communications and investor relations interim management recruiter VMA Group is to formally integrate its sister company Interim Performers into VMA Group.
Interim Performers will now be known as Interim Performers, part of VMA Group.
Dr Nick Wylie from UWE’s Bristol Business School, a researcher from the University of the West of England, wants to meet people who are currently being fast tracked at work for a new project focusing on talent management in organisations.
An advert in a men’s magazine seeking adult movie extras breached the advertiser’s code of conduct because the advertiser, Xtreme Red, did not clarify that it was a recruiter and did not supply its full name and contact details.