The mini-rally in recruitment stocks in March seems to be behind us after Michael Page's first-quarter update spooked investors. Page reported strong growth in most areas with the exception of banking.
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Charities cite notorious examples of spoof profiles on social networking sites as they seek to stop recruiters using data from such sites to vet candidates.
Returning to our — apparently — never ending tales of amusing deeds carried out by candidates in interviews, job board CareerBuilder has issued a Top 10 of unusual interview 'techniques' in the UK. The following is in no particular order of outrageous merit.We always kick off the week with a team meeting that addresses new business, existing assignments and any issues that the team is facing.
A German employer is being taken to an employment tribunal for firing three non-smokers and replacing them with smokers who "fitted in better".Thomas Jensen, head of a telesales company in Büsum in northern Germany, is unrepentant. "Smokers have always been our best employees.
The Recruiter team was left scratching its collective head last week when it was invited to attend a conference call with the boss of a technology firm. The reason? Because the invite came with a strict dress code: 'smart casual — no jeans or trainers'.What a bizarre concept!
The medical world was stunned recently by the headline-grabbing news that doctors' white coats, and knitting needles, were to be banned from hospitals (OK, one) in the UK.Vacancies may have dipped in the hospitality and catering sector, but overall the skills shortage is worsening in the sector
Have you been stuck in a rut recently, feeling like you are treading water as a consultant? Here are three ideas to get you re-motivated and really noticed in your company
Birmingham-based Angel Services Group seems to be living up to its name with a new initiative to reward staff.