More than seven in 10 SMEs have suffered from late payments over the year, according to research from NatWest and RBS.
The research shows that while the collective value of invoices paid outside of the stipulated terms and conditions is estimated at £62.87bn, less than half of SMEs have taken steps to alleviate the problem.
HR payroll and software developer Sage has reportedly recruited Russell Reynolds Associates to search for a new chief executive, according to The Sunday Times.
It is understood current CEO Paul Walker has decided to step down after 26 years with the Newcastle-based company because he wants to try fresh challenges.
The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) has awarded Liz Nottingham, HR director, Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG), an IPA fellowship for her contribution to the marketing communications industry.
Healthcare recruiter Pinnnacle Staffing Group has encountered ‘more challenging conditions’ in its full year results for the year ended 3 January.
The group’s results reveal:
Talent acquisition solutions provider MrTed has agreed a partnership with enterprise-class SaaS-based HR and financial solutions provider Workday.
International recruiter Hudson says it is ‘well positioned’ for the recovery as it has seen gross profit increase during the first quarter of the year.
Hudson recorded gross profit of £9.5m compared with £8m for the same period a year ago.
The number of compilants handled by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has increased by 11% on 2008, according to the REC’s 2009 complaints report.
The report also shows that 40% of the initial complaints lodged were against members and 16% against non-members.
Following security software company Symantec’s warning on ‘cybermules’, jobs boards have urged candidates to be vigilant over other online scams.
Tony Reeves
IT, accountancy, hospitality, leisure and professional services recruitment group Kellan Group has seen a “much stronger” performance in 2010, according to co-chairman Tony Reeves.
International recruiter Robert Walters has opened an office in Brazil.
The office, located in the heart of the São Paulo business district, specialises in permanent recruitment for mid to senior-level professionals in finance within commerce & industry, banking & financial services, tax & legal and HR.