Permanent placements rose at their weakest rate for 10 months, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and KPMG.
The data indicates the slowest increase in permanent appointments since October last year, while temporary staff billings growth hit a 10-month low.
Two of the original founders of multi-sector recruiter Huntress have re-entered the recruitment sector with the launch of commercial recruitment company Love Success.
Dialogue Communications, a specialist in mobile messaging and mobile billing solutions, has launched an SMS application for Bullhorn software.
A retail recruiter has disputed claims made by the boss of Next that the boom times are over on the high street.
Excellent candidates now shape the market for rec-to-rec assignments with top billers always in demand, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s R2R sector group.
Senior travel recruitment specialist Gail Kenny Group has moved to new offices in London Bridge, Southwark.
The firm says it plans to double the size of its mainstream recruitment team by the end of next year.
Insurance, investment and pensions group LV= is aiming to attract “tech savvy” candidates through the launch of an iPhone app for jobseekers, according to Stuart Affleck, LV= head of resourcing and development.
Elaine Arden
Elaine Arden has been appointed group head of human resources at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group with effect from 1 October.
While public sector recruitment spend remains constrained, and private sector activity subdued, Penna Consulting’s H1 performance has been in ‘line with market expectations’, according to chairman, Stephen Rowlinson.
Campofrio Spain, a division of Spain-based processed food firm, Campofrio Group, has chosen StepStone Solutions to provide it with a new talent management system.
The system has been integrated with existing corporate systems such as payroll and includes Skills and Competencies Management, 360 Review, and Learning Management for 400 key employees.