Unemployment is set to continue to rise in 2010 in the Republic of Ireland, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute’s (ESRI) latest quarterly economic commentary 2010.
The Institute predicts that employment in 2010 to be 72,000 lower than in 2009, on an annual average basis.
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of firms conduct exit interviews when a member of staff leaves, according to a survey by specialist engineering and technical recruiter CBSbutler.
The poll also shows that 36% of respondents indicated that they sometimes undertake exit interviews.
One of the disappointing aspects of the current downturn is the failure of directors and business leaders to act responsibly and ethically towards the debts they create.
Eight in 10 UK digital agencies are planning to increase headcount, according to new research from marketing and design recruitment specialist Aquent.
A City-based financial services recruiter has decided to address the problem of securing a career infrastructure for women to reach the highest levels in the recruitment industry.
IT provider Softcat will open an office in London this September to attract high-quality graduates for sales, account management and support positions.
While Scotland’s economic recovery continued in July, Scottish employment levels remained flat, according to latest Bank of Scotland PMI report.
The report shows that following five months of job creation, Scottish firms reported that staffing levels were unchanged during July.
The index posted a reading 53.0 in July, up from 52.9 in June.
International recruiter Randstad has reached agreement with Japanese recruiter FujiStaff to take a majority stake in the company.
Randstad is to take a 44.6% stake in the firm, in addition to the 20.5% stake it already holds.
British Gas is seeking ex-servicemen and women to join its ranks.
US executive search firm MJS Executive Search has completed a successful assignment for online food delivery order service SeamlessWeb with the appointment of Ryan Scott as chief marketing officer.
Scott joins Seamlessweb from DIRECTV, where he was director, interactive marketing, customer communications and social media.