Homeless charity Shelter is to implement StepStone Solutions Talent Acquisition to manage recruitment across more than 80 locations throughout England and Scotland.
David Evans, head of HR, Shelter, says: “It’s vital that our recruitment process delivers the best value for money and enables us to attract the right talent to meet our charitable aims.
More than half of IT leaders (53%) say IT is becoming ever more involved in managing major change within their organisations.
According to new research from IT recruiter Modis, this includes devising new supply chain solutions, and developing CRM and sales activity to deliver commercial advantages.
International executive search firm Pedersen & Partners has opened a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — the fifth office established by the firm in the Middle East & Africa.
Ewan Walton has been appointed principal and country manager for the new office.
Executive search firm Korn/Ferry has strengthened its international team with a number of senior hires.
Demand for temporary workers in the US will increase 20.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis in Q1 2011, when compared with the same period in 2010, according to the Palmer Forecast.
The forecast indicated a 20.9% increase in temporary help for Q4 2010, which actually came in slightly lower than anticipated, at a 19.2% increase.
Local business search company thomsonlocal.com has appointed Liz Jervis to HR & training director.
Multi-sector recruiter Carlton Resource Solutions has seen turnover increase by 60% in H2, according to its trading results for the last six months of 2010.
The firm says turnover for the first six months of the business year (July to December 2010) was up to £7.3m from £4.6m for the same period in 2009.
India faces significant talent shortfalls, particularly for IT engineers, according to Dean Kelly, head of recruitment services, South East Asia at Networkers International.
Two in three employers see holding on to qualified accountants as a top priority this year, according to research from Hays Senior Finance.
The research also shows 40% of employers are worried they won’t be able to retain top talent, while two-thirds of senior finance professionals are planning look for a new job this year.
IT and construction recruiter THA Recruitment has opened a new London office.
The office, at City Point near Moorgate, will be led by former managing director of technical at Blake Beresford Thomas (BBT) Richard Dobell.