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'Look for the surprise fit'
Recruiters should consider looking for the "surprise fit" instead of the "perfect fit" when sourcing candidates for clients, a behaviour-based role modelling expert has urged.

Speaking to the Recruitment Society last week, Jo Keller of Belbin Associates, said the perfect candidate was not always the best solution when finding a long-term fit to fill vacancies.

"Sometimes a candidate
Legislation is 'unworkable'
New legislation designed to curb a practice widely used by family-owned and run businesses to reduce their tax bills has been criticised as unworkable and flawed by tax experts.

The legislation that is due to come into effect on 6 April would crackdown on the practice of "income splitting" where the
Ab Search opens new branch
Former Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett opened specialist recruiter Ab Search's new branch in Pride Park, Derby recently.

Ab Search received funding from the government's Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme for the new office which will create eight new jobs.

Beckett, Labour MP for Derby South, spoke in favour of the scheme when proposals were raised to withdraw it during her time as
Dealmakers 5 September 2007
Matrix for Barnsley Chasing down IT staff Millbank staffs AMEC Bathstore prefers Aligra
Malaysia's ethnicity decree
The Malaysian Prime Minister, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, has issued a directive that from next year, the country's publicly listed companies must disclose the ethnic breakdown of their workforces.
Mixed results after reports
Highams Systems Services Group saw its share price rise slightly on 5 September following its AGM statement, in which chief executive David Pye said the company was making headway after significant investments made throughout the year.
Indian referral site launch
Reffster.com, an Indian-based online referral recruitment service for middle to senior management roles, has recently launched.



Gap's applicant list stolen
Personal details of about 800,000 people who applied for jobs at Gap's US retail operation could be compromised after a laptop computer was stolen.



Web ChatEnthusiastic oldies
I have to confess to having difficulties with some of my clients regarding 'ageism', but equally I find it dreadful that using a word such as 'enthusiastic' can in any way be considered ageist or anti-disabled candidates. Enthusiasm has nothing to do with age or ability.
Dealmakers 14 November 2007
Harvey Nash stake in TechDiscovery
The Harvey Nash Group has taken a 49.9% stake in TechDiscovery for £700,000 with an option to purchase the remaining 50.1% within three years. The deal expands and formalises the partnership between the two companies.
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