Almost one in five (17%) of employers have opted for the so-called Swedish Derogation, as a way of mitigating the worst effects of the Agency Workers Regulations, according to a survey by law firm Eversheds.
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Auto maker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is creating 1,000 new jobs at its Halewood, Merseyside facility – and as Recruiter learns, the supply chain could benefit substantially.
Job vacancies across London’s financial services sector fell by 8% from February to March, but Q1 2012 still saw 4% growth in the market compared to the final quarter of 2011, shows the London Employment Monitor from recruiter Morgan McKinley.
March saw an 8% year-on-year increase in online job opportunities in the UK, driven by growth in IT hiring, reports the Monthly Employment Index (MEI) from jobs board Monster.
Car maker Nissan is to start producing a new mid-sized model from 2014, which is due to bring 225 new jobs at its Sunderland plant, and create a further 900 in the supply chain.
Many parents hope to be able to give their children the opportunity of a university education. But such an opportunity is fast becoming a luxury. The National Union of Students says that average debts may reach £53,000 for UK students starting courses in 2012. And one report claims that if even modest inflation is factored in, a child born in 2011 could face a three-year university bill of around £100,000.
Saudi Arabia was the leading Gulf nation for job creation in 2011, thanks to strong economic growth and huge government investment, finds a survey from online recruiter GulfTalent.com.
An 8% year-on-year growth in online recruitment was again driven by strong growth in Germany, with declines in four of the seven countries surveyed.
US temporary and contract employment was 4.5% higher in March than in March 2011, according to the ASA (American Staffing Association) Staffing Index. The index value for March was 89, up two points from the 87 reported for February.
HR recruiter Frazer Jones has appointed Kayne Steinborn-Busse as an associate director leading its UK senior retail, e-commerce, hospitality and leisure industries recruitment divisions.