The skills shortage in the construction industry is forcing companies to turn away work, delegates attending a conference organised by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's construction sector group in London heard.
A dedicated broadcasting company has been launched for the recruitment industry.
Changes to rules governing employer HMRC dispensations could jeopardise umbrella companies, according to industry experts.
Manchester United has appointed Hitchenor Wakeford Executive Search to help grow its commercial team at Old Trafford.
A new customer review website claims it will create a transparent and level playing field in the recruitment industry.The business social networking website, Viadeo, has launched a viral video campaign to alert people to the need to manage their internet reputation or 'net rep'.
Featuring a young man being interviewed, it shows the potential damaging effects on future job prospects of posting videos, photos or information online (view it at uk.youtube.com).
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has indicated that the opportunity for recruiters to supply temporary and interim workers on a large scale ahead of 2012 London Olympics could be over.
Consultants with experience of the sector they are selling into have helped spur Recruitment Now, based in North-East England, to contract wins.
Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), the UK intelligence and security organisation, is reporting significantly increased traffic to its careers website following placement of virtual billboard ads in a number of computer games in a bid to attract top IT talent.
Kate Clemens, head of GCHQ