UK oil and gas skill shortages worsen as workforce lured abroad

The skill shortage in the UK oil and gas industry is being exacerbated as skilled professionals are being lured by higher pay and more attractive alternatives abroad, according to the managing director of niche job board Oilandgaspeople.com.

New Year, new approach to share selection? – City Comment

With a few notable exceptions, we have all returned to our desks in the City following the New Year with a renewed sense of optimism.

Unimpressed by Silicon Roundabout boom, Dyson calls engineers to arms

Keith Lewis, the managing director of technical recruitment group Matchtech, has welcomed a call from entrepreneur Sir James Dyson to improve the way it attracts engineering and science graduates into the industry.

Remploy signs partnership deal with Blind Veterans UK

Employment services provider Remploy has signed a new partnership agreement with charity Blind Veterans UK, aimed at increasing numbers of visually impaired ex-service personnel supported into civilian careers.

Nissan to bring 1,000 UK jobs with 2015 compact car

Car maker Nissan is to begin production in its Sunderland plant in 2015 of a new Infiniti model compact car, bringing 1,000 additional UK jobs as part of a £250m investment.

Global Project Partners takes Bradshaw as director

Executive, middle management and engineering recruiter Global Project Partners has appointed John Bradshaw as chief strategy and development officer.

Cornerstone of career progression

In response to the publication of the ‘Richard Review into Apprenticeships’ (‘Everyone likes apprenticeships, says former Dragon Richard, but change needed’, recruiter.co.uk, 27 November), we welcome the findings of this thorough report, in particular the recognition that employer support needs to be embedded in apprenticeships and that course content must be rigorous.