There are signs of improvement in the jobs market, with June’s fall in permanent job appointments the weakest for 13 months, according to the latest REC/KPMG survey.
The number of permanent job vacancies saw its weakest decline in nine months, while the drop in temporary vacancies was at its lowest in eight months.
Former shareholders of Academics Holdings and Academics, which was acquired by Servoca in March 2008, have been awarded an earn-out worth more than £2m, as well as more than 7m shares.
I was disappointed to read Steve Huxham’s comments on the Institute of Recruitment Professionals (“IRP: tweaking or enhancing,” 8 July 2009).
Sombrilla, a new umbrella company for freelancers, has opened its doors.
The associate company of CMEASY Chartered Accountants operates a ‘no work no cost’ system, where contractors are only charged for its services while they are working and not when they are between jobs.
Most UK firms believe the economy is displaying signs of recovery, according to a new survey from commercial recruiter Tate.
The research shows that 67% of firms were increasingly optimistic that growth will return around the end of this year.
Multi-sector recruiter Vector Resourcing welcomes Anna Porter to its permanent division as resource assistant, assisting Allan Callus, head of permanent recruitment.
Porter will be responsible for all administration within the division, helping clients and contractors on a day-to-day basis.
Stock markets are influenced by many factors: interest rates, government policy, exchange rates and even, in a gloriously British way, the weather! However, the single most important influence shaping investor appetite is that of confidence, specifically a confluence of consumer, business and government confidence.
Servoca has announced that Andrew Church has been appointed the group’s new chief executive.
A statement on Servoca’s website said the former board director of multi-sector recruiter Lorien’s appointment was effective from the 24 November.
Church replaces Darren Browne, who has resigned from the board.
HR and marketing recruiter Stopgap has announced an increase in profits.
Profits after tax rose to £264,671 for the year ending 30 April 2008 from £113,385 in 2007. Operating profits fell slightly to £435,644 (2007: £452,739).
Turnover fell by 5% to £28.28m. The company says this reflects the general slowdown in the economy.
Multi-sector recruiter Hays is expanding its energy division, moving to new offices on Gracechurch Street, London.