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EU agency Eurofound is launching the fieldwork for its fifth European Working Conditions Survey.

The survey involves face-to-face interviews of workers, tracking the current state of working conditions in 34 European countries.

The father of a convicted fraudster who is serving six years in prison was himself jailed for two and a half years.

Former director at  hospitality recruiter Wedo Recruitment, Matt Barrett has been appointed franchise recruitment manager at mobile coffee franchise Cafe2U UK.

Barrett is a former managing partner at The Malt restaurant and co-owner and managing director at hospitality and catering recruiter SVB Recruitment.

The Construction Industry’s Training Board (CITB-ConstructionSkills) has appointed James Wates as its new chairman, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced.

Wates takes over from outgoing chair, Sir Michael Latham at the end of March.

Mitsubishi has announced that it is to invest £100m in a research and development facility for offshore wind turbines in the UK,creating 200 skilled jobs.

A part-time bus driver role may shortly become available at Stagecoach buses following bus driver Kevin Halstead’s admission that he may go part time after winning £2.3m on the National Lottery.

The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has begun a recruitment drive for regional intelligence officers.

Multi-sector recruiter Resource Solutions has expanded its client base into the utilities sector, winning a contract to deliver outsourced recruitment for EDF Energy Networks.

Downturn

Third-quarter revenue at executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles International Inc fell 34.6% to $103.5m (£63.45m), compared with the same quarter in 2008.

The UK’s system of employment vetting must be overhauled, according to the country’s most senior judges.

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