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Read More →Stuck for resolutions? The REC manifesto is a good start
The REC’s ‘manifesto’ for jobs, launched earlier this month, is a great basis for some new year’s resolutions for those in the industry. Five months before the main political parties head into a general election, the recruitment industry body has set out its stall for how policy-makers could build the best jobs market in the […]
Read More →Shared parental leave comes into force
Heather Grant looks at what the new rules mean for employees and businesses. New rules on how parents get to share leave for the care of their children have come into force. The rules mean that couples who are adopting or expecting a baby on or after the 5th April can fully share time off […]
Read More →Zero-hours workers ‘earn nearly £300 a week less’
Zero-hours workers earn nearly £300 a week less, on average, than permanent employees, according to a report released this week by the TUC. The Decent Jobs Deficit: The Human Cost of Zero-Hours Working and Casual Labour shows that average weekly earnings for zero-hours workers are just £188, compared to £479 for permanent workers. The research […]
Read More →REC launches ‘manifesto for jobs’
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has launched a ‘manifesto for jobs’, urging the next government to create the best jobs market in the world. Almost 31 million people are currently in employment in the UK, the most since records began. Last year the recruitment industry was responsible for placing more than 630,000 people into […]
Read More →New research into what makes a ‘great client’
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has carried out a survey of its members to find what it means to be a great client. While communication is fundamental to building successful client relationships, the survey found that fairness and realistic budgeting are also key to building strong ties with employer organisations. APSCo surveyed more […]
Read More →Strong demand from overseas for British workers
Demand for skilled British workers is continuing to rise as some countries face skills shortages, according to expatriate careers firm XPATJobs. The company says it has experienced a surge in the number of new jobs being posted to its site over the last 12 months by overseas based companies proactively seeking British workers to help […]
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What an amazing evening of celebration.. a massive congratulations to all of this year’s #IRPAward winners…
Read More →How recruiters can help address the UK’s skills shortage
As the economic recovery continues, organisations are once again looking to increase headcount. Yet for many sectors this is not an easy matter, as years of underinvestment in skills, failings in the education system and an explosion in demand for particular new roles all take their toll. The engineering sector is one that has traditionally […]
Read More →Don’t let the office Grinch steal Christmas
For those who’ve worked in recruitment for a while, they’ll be no strangers to a certain level of office banter, especially as the festive season hots up. But a recent survey by CareerBuilder.co.uk shows that, too often, workers fail to feel the funny side of this and half have felt bullied in the workplace. According […]
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Jul 19Via @recmembers on Twitter Google for Jobs launched today in the UK – in case you missed it, here’s REC marketing manager Michael Oliver's blog on how agencies can take advantage > https://t.co/1dHnR9P4Dl Read More
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