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An Indian staffing firm that supplies Indian staff for clients in Africa has adopted a novel approach to its selection process by holding conference calls with the candidate and members of the candidate’s family.

Medical staffing specialist Healthcare Locums (HCL) has officially dismissed Kate Bleasdale as an employee of the company following an internal investigation into accounting irregularities.

The firm adds that the internal process regarding Diane Jarvis’s involvement in such matters continues.

Gas safety consultants CORGI Technical Services and multi-sector recruiter Pertemps have launched CORGI Recruitment, a new recruitment organisation formed specifically to serve the gas and renewable industry.

The new organisation will cater to the needs of all parts of the gas and renewable industry.

A third of firms in China plan to increase pay by 10%, according to new research from international recruiter Hays.

The data also shows 51% plan to raise pay between 6-10%, while a third of foreign businesses on the Chinese mainland expect to raise wages by more than 10% this year.

Talent management consultancy Ramsey Hall has seen turnover rise by 70% to £400,000 in its results for the past 12 months.

The group has expanded its talent management services including executive search, boardroom direction, leadership development, interim management and business psychology support.

Patisserie Valerie is creating an average of 20-25 new jobs a week with the opening of new locations in Windsor, Manchester and Liverpool.

Later this month and in early next month the chain will open in Chichester and Henley.

Employers face the risk of prosecution under the new Bribery Act if they fail to screen and vet their employees, according to G4S Employment Screening and Vetting, part of security firm G4S Secure Solutions.

The UK saw a 22.7% rise in the number of new job openings in March, according to research from job search engine SimplyHired.co.uk.

Aberdeen saw an increase of 30.8%, while Gloucester experienced a 99% increase in job creation.

Hospitality talent management provider learnpurple has opened an office in the United Arab Emirates.

 The firm’s first international office will be led by Lynne Zarbhanelian, former managing partner and founder of recruitment specialist The Hospitality Company.

Recruiters can help candidates increase their chances of getting a job and being better prepared for interview by directing them to a suite of new affordable job-related apps for iPhones or Android devices.

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