A meeting of the Association of Social Work Employment Businesses (ASWEB) and Matrix Supply Chain Management to discuss standards in social care recruitment was positive, says ASWEB.
Andrew Thorne, ASWEB’s chairman, told Recruiter: “They (Matrix) like the idea of our audit of ASWEB members, but they want to see more work done on it.”
Jobs board Jobsite has received record applications following a brand campaign.
In the first week, following its advertising campaign across TV, print and online media, the site recorded 223,000 applications 12-18 January.
Spring Group grew by 20% last year, expanding its international presence and winning several big contracts.
Net fee income is expected to increase by around 20%, according to its update of trading for the year ending 31 December 2008.
Peter Searle, chief executive at Spring, told Recruiterthe company is looking at possible acquisitions.
The Recruitment Society’s website has been relaunched.
The new website features an interactive members area, where members can get help and support and ask questions,” says Steve Huxham, the Recruitment Society’s chairman.
The website will allow members to tap into the society’s wide range of expertise and skills, adds Huxham.
HR and training professionals have a positive approach to what is likely to be a challenging year, according to a new survey.
The survey, from HR recruiter Network HR, shows that while 81% of HR and training staff were experiencing the effects of the downturn, 47% felt ready for the challenge it posed.
Candidates need to be more flexible when job hunting, advises the managing director of Randstad UK Professional Services.
Djanogly: TAWD won’t help
Interim management delivers a more varied and stimulating career than permanent work, according to a new survey of female interim managers.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has launched a new guide designed to help improve the performance of recruiters in difficult times.
The new guide entitled ‘7 Secrets of Successful Recruiters’ is based on detailed interviews with high billing recruitment consultants, and is intended to provide practical advice.
Global executive search consultancy GRS has appointed Todd Caissie to head up its legal division in New York.
As partner of GRS Legal in New York, Caissie will take full responsibility for the direction and strategy of the division in the US, leading a team of five. The New York office opened in November 2007, with the legal division established in summer 2008.