There is still a perception in continental Europe that agency workers cater for the lower end of the job market, a leading industry official has said.
Denis Pennel, managing director of the European Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (Eurociett), a trade body which represents temporary employment agencies across Europe, contended that there were "too many misconceptions" about tem
Denis Pennel, managing director of the European Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (Eurociett), a trade body which represents temporary employment agencies across Europe, contended that there were "too many misconceptions" about tem
Tinies, supplier of nannies and childcare staff, has had to disclose the details of a bad reference given to an agency worker, following a long battle with the Information Commissioner (Recruiter, 7 February).
Young entrepreneur Mohammed Naveed Mirza has set up his own recruitment agency — thanks to a loan from his mum.
Recruiters have greater oportunities in Northern Ireland following increased political co-operation, said Jo Sellick, a director with Manchester-based financial and legal specialist the Sellick Partnership.
A mass migration of contractors from Managed Service Companies (MSCs) to umbrella companies is hitting the profits of the provider firms dramatically.
Business demand for recruiters' commitment to diversity is intensifying, with an announcement by two major UK master vendors that they will require suppliers on their preferred supplier lists to achieve a new diversity certification.
Recruiters have another powerful online channel to build brand and find passive candidates, following the launch of Kyte.tv.