While unemployment remains high across Europe, the continent faces a ‘talent mismatch’, according to Jeff Joerres, Manpower chairman and chief executive.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Brussels yesterday, Joerres said: “In Europe, and across the world, unemployment may be high, yet many employers are struggling to fill jobs due to the worsening talent mismatch.
There has been a 45% rise in the number of people working part-time because they cannot secure a full-time post, according to analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research.
Financial recruiter Howarth Morris has appointed Martin Parr as a consultant in its clerical accounting division.
Specialist recruitment firm HB RIDA has partnered with training provider Lander Associates.
The firm, founded by Helen Reynolds and James Caan, will receive training, development and coaching across its portfolio companies
The FiveTen Group, whose stable includes WH Marks Sattin and Ortus, has appointed Adam Nicoll as head of marketing.
The partial reversal of the planned NIC rise is a welcome relief, according to Paul Venables, group finance director at Hays.
Four in 10 finance sector employers say management accountant roles are the most difficult to fill, according to a report from financial recruitment specialist Advantage Professional.
Empresaria Group’s revenues rose by 17% and net fee income was up by 24% for the year to April, the company announced at its AGM today.
Recruitment business franchisers Antal International Networks is “on a roll and really hitting India hard” as it continues an aggressive global expansion, according to chief executive officer Doug Bugie.
