Report reveals increase in permanent and temporary vacancies
The number of permanent and temporary UK job vacancies rose over the past year, according to the latest Recruitment Market Analysis from recruitment technology firm Broadbean. The report reveals that in January 2015 there was an increase of 36.6% in permanent and 35.3% in temporary vacancies on a month-on-month basis. Permanent vacancies also increased by […]
Read More →Recruitment Agency Expo takes place in London next week
One of the most important industry events of the year, Recruitment Agency Expo takes place next week at London’s Olympia. Now in its fourth year, the two-day Recruitment Agency Expo offers visitors the opportunity to meet with 100 exhibitors, attend free seminars covering current industry topics, and see a range of presentations and demonstrations. Whether […]
Read More →One in three employees planning a job move in the next three months
Almost a third of employees are planning to move roles imminently, according to new research released by RPO and talent solutions provider Quarsh. Results from the report, entitled “Finders Keepers? Exploring How to Source, Hire and Retain the Best Talent”, revealed that 10% of employees are actively searching for a new opportunity at the moment, […]
Read More →Two fifths of workers say their job has a negative impact on their health
Millions of the UK’s workforce feel they are putting their heart health at risk due to the pressures of their job, according to new research by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The survey shows that many people feel their stressful working life is leading to them eating a poor diet, not doing enough exercise and […]
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Read More →Playing the generation game
There’s long been talk of a demographic time bomb. Last year, a survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit found that almost one in three companies expects the number of employees over the age of 60 to increase significantly by 2020. So how should we adapt our hiring practices to suit each generation? Another more recent […]
Read More →Opportunity knocks for interims in a year of challenge
Rob Walker looks at some of the challenges for 2015 as seen through the eyes of senior executives. Although there will always be debate about exactly where the economy sits on the upward curve towards full recovery, there can be no doubt that 2014 represented a turning point for the recruitment market. The mood has […]
Read More →HMRC reduces intermediaries reporting requirements
HMRC has revised the planned new intermediaries reporting requirements, due to come into effect on April 6, following its recent consultation. The requirements would mean recruitment firms having to collect, verify and report sensitive information about self-employed workers and company directors to HMRC. The Government says the measures will help tackle false self-employment. However, a […]
Read More →APSCo launches manifesto ‘for 2015 and beyond’
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has published its new manifesto calling for action in a number of areas of future policy to reflect the diverse structure of the recruitment sector. APSCo hopes to see government policy that will “support and protect the vulnerable while also encouraging growth and removing undue burden on the […]
Read More →North West matches London for ‘elite’ contractor earnings
North west England is home to as many of the UK’s highest-paid contractors and freelancers as London, new figures suggest. Contractor employment services provider Parasol has revealed that 13 of its current 50 top earners are based in the North West, making the region the main hotspot for ‘elite’ flexible workers outside the capital. London […]
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