In case you weren’t aware, this Monday (1 February) is National Sick Day.
The first Monday of February is thought to be the most likely day in the year for employees to call in sick, thanks to Christmas credit card bills, the gloomy weather and a long wait to the next Bank Holiday.
What do two stressed-out former recruiters do to make the work environment a better place? They join forces to combat stress in the workplace by launching a one-day corporate stress management programme.
The recruitment sector is set for gradual recovery this year, according to a report from market intelligence provider Key Note.
While Scotland has emerged as the destination of choice for international jobseekers, the country faces skills shortages across both the private and public sector, according to Darren Montagu, managing director at Hays in Scotland.
Three executive search veterans have come together under the branding Grosvenor International Partners, focusing on search and talent acquisition in the international hospitality sector.
The company, www.GrosvenorInternationalPartners.com, is led by David Walters and Andrew Price for Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia, and Jim Manley for the Americas.
Seasonal factors have caused online recruitment activity to fall by nine points last month, according to January’s Monster Employment Index.
The index fell to 111 in January from 120 in December, with hospitality and tourism registering the biggest decline by 10 points.
However, arts, entertainment, sports and leisure all registered increases in activity.
Multi-sector recruiter Huntress Group is launching Hamilton Blake, a new ‘Recruitment for Professionals’ brand.
Creating the new Hamilton Blake brand aims to differentiate it from Huntress’s commercial business that incorporates office, secretarial and PA, and PR and marketing roles.
Workplace stress is having a strong impact on the nation’s love lives, a survey by Monster.co.uk has revealed.
Of those questioned in the survey, 37% revealed that the stress brought on by their job spoils the time they spend with their partner. And almost a quarter (23%) admitted that they feel expected to put their work life ahead of their home life.
Doug Haggart has been promoted to regional HR business partner - South at retailer TK Maxx.
Haggart was previously TK Maxx’s resourcing and talent manager. Prior to that, he was HR adviser and regional HR specialist at DIY retailer Homebase.
Financial recruiter Robert Half has revealed its five hottest finance jobs.
The top five jobs are:
Financial accountant: this role combines financial reporting with commercial skills as well as a need to be more strategic and central to organisational control and effectiveness.