The government has announced six new principles in its guidance on the Bribery Act, due to come into force on 1 July.
The government says the Act aims to ensure the UK can clampdown on corruption without being burdensome to business. For example, ensuring anti-bribery procedures are proportionateto the bribery risks firms face and to the nature, scale and complexity of its activities.
Recruitment software provider Dillistone Systems has launched FileFinder 10, its next-generation executive search software system.
FileFinder provides tailored workflow and near 24-hour support for global users, mirroring the profile and demands of an executive search assignment, according to the company.
The product has been in development since 2008.
More than a third of graduate recruiters (40%) say current university leavers do not have the work-based skills to secure an entry-level graduate role at their firm, according to new research from totaljobs.com.
Implementation of Agency Worker Regulations will directly reduce unemployment across Europe, according to Eurociett board member, Alain Dehaze, regional head of Northern Europe for Adecco,
In the European Confederation of Private Employment Agencies latest external newsletter, Dehaze says he sees full implementation of AWD as providing a powerful tool to Governments across the EU.
The number of people on long and short-term placements in Scotland rose in March, according to the latest Bank of Scotland ‘Report on Jobs’.
The report also shows permanent and temporary candidate availability rose during the month.
The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Barometer posted a reading of 53.8 in March, though the latest reading was down from February’s reading of 55.2.
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA) has launched full-service recruitment business CIPFA Recruitment Services.
The business will supply permanent finance staff at all levels, along with interim HR professionals. Services include campaign management, search and selection, bespoke assessments, career development and coaching.
More than two-thirds of IT workers are considering or have applied for IT-related jobs outside of the UK, according to findings from The IT Job Board.
Just 32% said that this wasn’t something they were considering.
Global construction firm Skanska has chosen talent management solutions provider Taleo’s unified talent management suite.
The aim is for Skanska to have an “integrated and tailored approach” to talent management.
Agriculture, fresh produce, food manufacturing and retail recruiter Redfox has appointed David Laing as recruitment consultant.
Laing will focus on fresh produce and agricultural sectors both in the UK and internationally.
Recruitment and business outsourcing provider Network Group Holdings (NGH) has made three new acquisitions.
NGH has bought the business and assets of accountancy and finance recruiter Sheridan Maine for £318,000 in cash for gross assets (including goodwill) of £100,000 and trade receivables of £218,000.