Bleak economic data in Europe hits equity markets – City comment

Bleak economic data in Europe casts a shadow over equity markets this month.

Open Resolution creates 89 jobs in Cardiff

Fledgling financial services company Open Resolution has created 89 jobs by setting up its head office in Cardiff, according to reports from the BBC.

Employers face challenges retaining graduate recruits

Two out of three graduates regret accepting job offers as soon as they start in the role, with one in four saying they expect to leave their first employer within a year, according to research conducted by CEB.

Quality not quantity: public sector recruiting

Despite cuts to budgets and significant structural change, the public sector is still hiring but never before has the need for ‘quality over quantity’ been more critical.

Government teams up with employers to increase apprenticeships

The government and top UK employers have launched an initiative to increase apprenticeships for young people.

Record rise in permanent placements and starting salaries in Scotland

Scotland’s recovering labour market has seen record rises in permanent placements and starting salaries for July, according to the Bank of Scotland’s latest report on jobs.

Financials: Harvey Nash expects half-yearly profit

Global executive recruitment and professional services group Harvey Nash has announced positive interim half-yearly results.