The chief executive of the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) a trade body for organisations in the welfare-to-work sector has raised concerns about the risks involved in delivering the government’s new Work Programme.
Under the Work Programme that is due to begin in June, charities will play a key role in getting the UK’s long-term unemployed into work.
Recruitment giant Randstad says it is confident on its performance for forthcoming quarters after posting increased revenues in Q1 2011, according to chief executive Ben Noteboom.
The group’s results reveal:
· Revenue up 22% to €3.7bn (£3.25bn) organic growth per working day 15%
· Operating expenses sequentially down 2% to €562m
Legal and finance recruiter CML Recruitment has launched an iPhone app.
The app enables jobseekers to track applications consultants are making on their behalf and keep a closer eye on where their CV has been sent.
The app also features a link to Google maps, recorded podcasts with interview tips and a ‘Hot Jobs of the Week’ section, only available to those with the app.
Global mobility specialists IPM has appointed David Kitchen as chairman.
Kitchen, who will help drive business growth, is experienced in building and growing businesses and is non-executive director for a number of companies across the UK.
Technical recruiter Morson is continuing to experience “challenging” trading conditions, according to chairman Gerry Mason.
The message to would-be litigants who try to curb chatter on social media platforms such as Twitter is: “Don’t piss off geeks. We will take you down with our fury and pent-up anger.”
Energy and built environment staffing specialist Primat Recruitment has appointed Emma Pounder, in the newly created role as business support team leader.
Pounder will be responsible for ensuring consistency of administration and compliance across the business and develop systems and procedures to help drive forward Primat’s business goals.
Business-to-business media group Emap has launched jobsite StoreManagersinFashion.com.
StoreManagersinFashion.com is published by fashion business title Drapersand follows the relaunch of Drapersjobs.com at the end of March.
The site aims to link store management talent with independent and multiple fashion retailers throughout the UK.
James Reed, chairman of Reed Global, says he wants recruiting on the basis of mindset to become normal practice. Speaking at the launch of a new book, Put your Mindset to Work, by Reed and Dr Paul G Stoltz in London last week, Reed said: “That’s our goal absolutely. The challenge is the right people for the right job right now.
More than a quarter of the UK workforce (27%) is secretly looking for a new job and have not told their boss or line manager, according to findings from distance learning specialist Home Learning College.
The research also shows that more than a third (34%) of those currently in work reported being on the hunt for a new position.