Contractor optimism has increased in 2010, according to a survey by specialist accountants CMEASY.
The survey shows that 35% expect business to be a little better in 2010 than last year, 7% a lot better, while 37% predict things to stay roughly the same. Just 6% anticipate things getting a lot worse, and 15% a little worse.
The under-employment rate among Americans fell by 1.4 points to 18.9%, according to data from Gallup.
The latest figures mark the lowest level for this new measure since Gallup began tracking under-employment in December 2009.
Recruitment SMEs: what are the top three business issues you’re facing as the economy hovers on the brink of emerging from recession and in a transition period between governments?
Global engineering and construction resourcing consultancy Talascend has been awarded PSL status for Transport for London.
The contract, which goes live today, sees Talascend recruit for civil engineering and signalling vacancies.
The number of HR vacancies in the UK rose by 4.22% during April 2010, according to multi-sector recruiter Ashdown Group’s Jobs Index
The index shows an increase in the number of advertised roles, following a 10.95% fall the previous month.
Resourcing departments and recruiters struggling to balance the benefits of social media with concerns over its misuse can take advantage of a new toolkit from risk management, compliance and information security specialist IT Governance (ITG).
Job board Jobsite.co.uk has agreed a partnership with Scottish Provincial Press (SPP) to post jobs on Jobs-North, the publisher’s jobs board.
The move will let clients cross-post their vacancies onto Jobsite, benefiting from both Scottish Provincial Press’ presence in the Scottish market and the additional exposure of Jobsite.
Industrial recruiter Staffline has acquired the trade and assets of DKM Labour Solutions from administrators in a pre-pack deal.
Recruiters need to concentrate on quality of hire and pay less attention to metrics such as cost per hire, recruiters and HR directors have heard.
