Futurestep appoints Khan as MD of global operations

Talent solutions company Futurestep, a Korn Ferry company, has appointed Viquar Khan as managing director of global operations.

JSA Services completes two acquisitions from Huntswood

Umbrella and payroll provider JSA Services has completed the acquisitions of Conduit People Management and Conduit Accounting Services from Huntswood CTC.

Engineering Recruitment Expert integrates Recruitive’s Jobmate

Recruitment advertising site Engineering Recruitment Expert has integrated recruitment software provider Recruitive’s multi-posting software Jobmate.

Ably Resources wins contracts worth £400k in the Middle East

International recruiter Ably Resources, part of the Denholm Oilfield Services Group, has secured deals worth around £400k in the Middle East.

Pensions minister Altmann keen to continue work with older workers Framework

While exact ministerial responsibilities are yet to be decided following Prime Minister David Cameron’s appointment of a new Cabinet, new pensions minister Ros Altmann says there is “no chance” that she will not be interested in playing a role in further developing the government’s Fuller Working Lives Framework.

This week is tops for graduates hunting jobs, says LinkedIn

Professional online network LinkedIn says that this week – the second week in May – is traditionally the busiest week for students and recent graduates on the site, and is advising employers to ensure their online presence is in the best possible shape.

51job’s Yan predicts ups and downs in Chinese hiring

Integrated human resource service provider 51job’s president and chief executive Rick Yan is predicting “greater fluctuations” in hiring patterns in China this year as the country’s economic growth slows.