Financial recruiter Charterhouse has reduced the size of its London office in response to weakening economic conditions.
Jane Davey, associate director of Charterhouse, told Recruiter: “This was a direct result of the downturn in the UK economy generally and in financial services in the City of London in particular.”
John Bissell’s letter (Recruiter, March 18) questioned why the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) believed an industry bond scheme was not viable.
Technical and sales recruiter Andersen Banks has launched a new division to target European business.
The Equalities Bill is to go before the House of Commons later today.
The bill, which will require all public bodies to provide evidence of how they are closing the pay gap and providing equal opportunities covering gender, age, race, religion and sexual orientation, will have major implications for recruiters, says Tom Hadley, the REC’s director of external relations.
International recruiter Harvey Nash has reported strong revenue growth for the year ended 31 January 2009.
Revenue for the period was £420.1m, while gross profit was £69.2m and operating profit was £10.4m.
Niche, actuarial, risk and investment professions recruiter The Emerald Group has announced a 57% increase in its turnover to more than £6.6m.
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A Scottish gangmaster business pleaded guilty to contravening the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 7 May.
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The Kellan Group is initiating further cost-cutting measures as its net fee income continues to decline.
Monster is to host a virtual jobs fair for the UK and Ireland between 1-14 October.
Monster expects 120,000 jobseekers to attend and will rent virtual booths to chat with candidates to discuss details of vacancies and to help fill roles.