Most health and social workers would consider working abroad, according to a survey by health and social care staffing agency PULSE.
The survey found that 82% of health and social work professionals would consider pursuing their career overseas.
Australia was the most popular destination, followed by Canada and the US.
Half of UK firms are considering making redundancies, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
The survey shows that 51% of companies are considering or certain to make job cuts over the coming 6 months.
The number of recruiters now making a loss in this recession is one in five, according to research from David Pattison, author of a new market report into company performance.
UK executive vacancies are being filled twice as quickly compared to other European countries, according to figures from executive jobs website Experteer.
The research reveals that UK vacancies are being filled 30% faster in 2009, while Italy has witnessed the greatest contraction in the length of time job vacancies remaining open with a six-week reduction in the past 12 months.
Scottish recruiter Orion Group has been presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise by HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York.
The firm, which is opening three new offices in Papua New Guinea, Alaska and Gabon in West Central Africa this month, was awarded the accolade for ‘international trade’ earlier in the year in recognition of growth in overseas earnings.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is launching a range of specifically designed consultative products and services, including health checks, to aid recruiters.
Talent assessment solutions provider SHL has joined Taleo’s Solution Exchange, the company’s online community to connect partners and customers.
On-demand talent management solutions provider Taleo announced the launch of the Solution Exchange yesterday ahead of next week’s Taleo WORLD 2009, the company’s annual event for customers and partners.
The number of financial sector vacancies increased by 18% in August, compared with July - the biggest rise in any one month so far this year, according to the latest Morgan McKinley London Employment Monitor.
Recruitment giant Adecco Group has announced that it is to extend its group executive committee.
From 1 October, the executive committee of Adecco Group will consist of:
Patrick De Maeseneire, chief executive officer
Dominik de Daniel, chief financial officer
Christian Vasino, chief human resources officer
