Trading at public sector recruiter Parity Group has begun to stabilise, according to chairman Philip Swinstead.
Speaking ahead of the firm’s annual general meeting, Swinstead says: “It has been a busy time for our group since CEO, Paul Davies, and I rejoined the board last June.
International recruiter Empresaria is planning further expansion into Asia, according to a company statement.
Ahead of yesterday’s annual general meeting, the group said both its Tokyo businesses returned to profitability in April after the impact of the earthquake in March.
International IT recruiter SThree reports “improving performance” across all the regions in which it operates, according to a trading update for the six-month period ending 29 May 2011.
The group’s results reveal:
More than eight in 10 workers (84%) are stressed at work, according to the latest Badenoch & Clark Employment Study.
The survey shows that one in seven (14%) workers admit to being very or extremely stressed. One in five of 16-24-years-olds are very or extremely stressed at work, compared with 10% of over 55s.
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of leaders are unhappy in their current roles, while 43% are actively seeking a new job, according to research from management consultants, Berkshire Consultancy.
The research also shows 71% of leaders would consider a move abroad, while firms expect to lose almost a third (29%) of leaders in 2011.
Multi-sector recruiter HR GO Recruitment is to open a new office in Boston, Lincolnshire.
The office will be led by Judy Dyke and will specialise in temporary, contract and permanent industrial and driving recruitment.
International recruiter Hudson has appointed Paul Jacobs as UK, Ireland and Middle East chief talent officer. He will report to chief executive, Catherine King.
HR, finance and procurement and supply chain recruitment specialist Macildowie, has relocated its Leicester-based team to larger premises at Meridian Business Park.
The Merus Court office larger than the company’s former location on Charles Street in Leicester city centre.
Almost half (46%) of banking recruiters anticipate headcount growth in 2011, according to research from finance, accounting, HR, banking and financial services firm Poolia.
The research shows that of the 46% who believe they may recruit in 2011, most plan between one and three new hires, while 20% expect to grow their teams by between four and 10 members.
A teenager pictured giving policemen the middle finger at the recent student riots should have been at a job interview, it has emerged.