Baker is new recruitment head at Imperial Tobacco

Tom Baker has been appointed global head of resourcing (interim) at Imperial Tobacco Group, based in Bristol.

Protest by construction workers over changes to tax legislation

Controversial changes to tax legislation that have been worrying some in the recruitment industry are today the subject of a protest by hundreds of construction workers across the UK.

Quarsh to manage talent acquisition for IDC

Recruitment and HR consultancy Quarsh has been chosen to manage the talent acquisition efforts across the UK and Ireland for Interactive Data (IDC), a global financial data services provider.

Army reserves recruitment drive hit by glitch

An official has admitted that a number of potential Army reserve recruits dropped out of trying to join up because applications were delayed, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.

Research focuses on relationships in recruitment supply chains

A preferred supplier list (PSL) is the most used resource supply model for employers, with recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) in second place, according to new research from professional bodies representing recruiters, HR and supply chain professionals.

Miliband vows to clamp down on rogue recruitment agencies

Leader of the Labour Party Ed Miliband has vowed to clamp down on rogue agencies that undercut wages, drive down standards and increase insecurity in the workplace.

IBM uses Watson in its battle for talent in the US

IBM has recruited 65 new staff to work on Watson – the firm’s computer system that defeated the champions of the quiz show Jeopardy more than three years ago, according to a report by US broadcaster CNBC.