Internships: a chance for recruiters to add value
Internships have attracted much negative publicity of late, with some companies accused of exploiting young people. Recruiters can help both employers and candidates get a fair deal, as Jo Faragher discovers. For graduates and school leavers, internships have become something of a rite of passage into a career. If you’re looking to break into a […]
Read More →Recession boosted profile of recruitment
The recession has increased the importance of recruitment in almost two-thirds of organisations, according to the latest edition of the Strategic Talent Acquisition Report (STAR). The report, which is produced by the Forum for In-house Recruitment Managers in partnership with analysis company Write Research, found that 65% of resourcing professionals believed recruitment was viewed […]
Read More →REC launches new legal partnership for members
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is set to launch a new Legal Partners scheme to offer enhanced legal services to its members. While the industry body already provides some free legal services, the new partnership will give members the opportunity to buy in support for employment tribunals, document reviews and the legal aspects of […]
Read More →Technology start-ups enjoying a hiring boom
The job market in UK technology hubs such as London’s ‘Tech City’ is enjoying strong growth, according to Silicon Milkroundabout, a jobs fair for technology start-ups, and search engine company Adzuna. The figures reveal that technology companies are hiring for more than 3,200 roles, a 22% increase since 2012. London leads the start-up market, with […]
Read More →Handle with care: future leaders need love
With the recruitment industry undergoing rapid change thanks to technology, investing emotionally in our leaders is more important than ever, says Fiona Lander There is no doubt that the UK staffing sector has matured exponentially over the past twenty years. The advent of job boards, websites and social media, coupled with the shifting economic climate, […]
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Read More →Candidates on the move again: how can recruiters respond?
“We’re now seeing people apply for new jobs in unprecedented numbers, as many who have been sitting tight during the tough economic conditions of the last few years gain the confidence to look at furthering their careers with a new employer,” commented James Reed, chairman of job site reed.co.uk earlier this week, announcing the latest […]
Read More →Don’t stand for late payment
Big name companies are paying smaller agencies late and wrecking their cash flow. Beatrice Bartlay provides some advice on how to confront them Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance recently reported that over half (54 per cent) of British small to medium-sized companies experiencing cash flow problems blame late payments. Larger companies are crippling SMEs – […]
Read More →Rudeness and lateness: candidates’ pet hates in interviews
Late interviewers, irrelevant questions and lack of feedback are all pet hates endured by candidates during the interview process, according to a new white paper from Robert Walters. Almost three-quarters (74%) of respondents had attended an interview and never received any feedback, 40% had experienced being asked questions that had nothing to do with the […]
Read More →Plugging skills gaps a priority for UK CEOs
Skills shortages in sectors such as mining, energy and engineering could hamper the growth of UK businesses, according to a survey of CEOs by consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. PWC’s global survey of more than 1,300 CEOs found that almost two-thirds of UK business leaders were most concerned about a lack of key skills being a threat […]
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