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Technology key in communicating with global talent team members

Modern technology is “absolutely critical” in communicating with team members who are spread around the world.

Technology, In-house recruitment 18 April 2019

EU rules provide for greater protection for gig workers

The European Parliament has approved new EU rules aimed at providing greater protections for gig economy workers.

Temporary workforce, Legislation/Regulation 17 April 2019

In Depth

Snack attack: Mondelez trio sorts out talent acquisition

Finding talent in all parts of the globe while undergoing a major restructuring is no mean feat. Colin Cottell met the talent acquisition trio at snack food giant Mondelez who are rising to the challenge

In-house recruitment, Emerging talent 17 April 2019

Multinationals fail to keep up with talent acquisition, says Candee

Multinationals have not always kept up with the pace at which talent acquisition as a function has changed and developed, according to the global head of talent acquisition and employer brand at Mondelēz International.

In-house recruitment, Talent management 16 April 2019

Record levels of employment give employers and recruiters new challenges

Unemployment continued to fall, while the number of people in work remained at record levels in the quarter to February, according to official figures.

Temporary workforce, In-house recruitment 16 April 2019

Johnson & Johnson expands workforce in Limerick

The Irish city of Limerick is to benefit to the tune of more than 100 manufacturing jobs.

In-house recruitment 12 April 2019

Report on Jobs reveals fastest fall in perm appointments since 2016

With data showing the fastest decline in permanent staff appointments since summer 2016, politicians need to call time on political game-playing over Brexit.

Your recruitment business 5 April 2019

China remains full of Eastern promise for recruiters

Despite warnings by the head of the ruling Communist party of flagging economic growth, fears of an escalating trade war with the US and of a credit bubble, recruiters in China say that the market in the world’s second largest economy remains strong.

Your recruitment business 22 March 2019

HushHush.com offers an apprenticeship but not as we know it

Put aside your outdated images of low-paid apprentices. Cast out of your mind once and for all the idea of apprentices as cheap labour to be exploited by cynical employers.

In-house recruitment 21 March 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 18-22 MARCH 2018

This week’s appointments include: Heidrick & Struggles

18 March 2019

FINANCIALS: Impellam sees increase in revenue but slight profit fall

Impellam Group has posted a 5.7% increase in revenue year-on-year, according to unaudited results for the 53-week period to 4 January 2019.

Financials 14 March 2019

Brexit concerns continue to hit hiring and staff availability

Uncertainty around Brexit continues to weigh heavily on hiring and staff availability, according to the latest KPMG and Recruitment & Employment Confederation ‘Report on Jobs’.

Temporary workforce, In-house recruitment 8 March 2019

Confidence in UK economy falls to JobsOutlook low

Employer confidence in the prospects for the UK economy has plunged to a new low, according to the latest JobsOutlook survey from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Your recruitment business, Temporary workforce 27 February 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 25 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2019

This week’s appointments include: Colliers International, Frontline Recruitment, Guidant Global, Korn Ferry, NHS Executive Group, Recruit Mint, Red Eagle Recruitment, Retail Executives, Sixty Eight People, Talentry

Supplier, Temporary workforce 25 February 2019

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 25 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2019

This week’s contracts and deals include: Association of Labour Providers, Candidate.ID, Montage, Parity Group, Your World Recruitment Group

Supplier, Technology 25 February 2019

NEW TO THE MARKET: 25 FEBRUARY-1 MARCH 2019

This week’s launches include: Bramwith Consulting, NRL Group, Odgers Interim, Right Time Recruitment, Tiger Recruitment

25 February 2019

Recruiters on the case after shock Honda job loss announcement

Recruiters say they are they already fielding enquiries and registering candidates in response to Honda’s closure news.

Your recruitment business, In-house recruitment 20 February 2019

Recruitment drive in the Lake District for summer jobs

Windermere Lake Cruises has launched a recruitment drive to fill 100 summer jobs.

Temporary workforce 18 February 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 18-22 FEBRUARY 2019

This week’s appointments include: Carlisle Support Services, Cathcart Energy, CCS Recruitment, Cherry Professional, Cordant Engineering, Debut, Hudson Global, Impellam, Inspired Recruitment, Jackson Hogg, La Fosse, Nigel Wright Group, Outsource UK, Sheffield Haworth, Supertemps

Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Your recruitment business 18 February 2019

Investing in our young will create a better workplace

In the third article on the future of the workplace, Lenna Thompson, associate director for Broster Buchanan Talent Solutions, says investing in future generations of employees is crucial for the future.

Emerging talent 18 February 2019

Circle Select spoofs well-known retailer to promote its interim services

Circle Select has taken inspiration from retailer M&S for their latest promotional YouTube video.

Your recruitment business 15 February 2019

Manchester Airport holds open day to fill over 1,000 new roles

Manchester Airport has launched a recruitment drive to fill 1,000 new roles.

Temporary workforce, In-house recruitment 14 February 2019

Hush, is this the best job in the world? Very likely

Online marketing place HushHush.com has posted a job advert for a £75k a year luxury product tester to review its high-ticket items.

13 February 2019

Permanent placement numbers drop for first time since mid-2016

Permanent placement numbers have dropped for the first time since just after the UK’s Brexit vote, according to findings from the latest KPMG and Recruitment & Employment Confederation UK Report on Jobs.

REC, Trends 8 February 2019

APPOINTMENTS: 4-8 FEBRUARY 2019

This week’s appointments include: Admiral Recruitment, BMC Recruitment Group, Bullhorn, Bureau Veritas, Eames Consulting Group, FDM Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Marlin Hawk, Morgan Philips, Monday at Nine, Qdos, Red Eagle, The Cluen Corporation, The RSA Group, VMAGROUP, Woodrow Mercer

Supplier, In-house recruitment 4 February 2019