Workforce solution for nationwide smart meter roll-out
Recruitment firm NRG has launched a recruitment and training service to support a nationwide demand for installation engineers following the Government’s legislation to support smart meter roll-out in the UK. Smart Talent provides the energy market with a service which recruits, trains and secures NSAP and Gas Safe accredited dual fuel smart meter installers. The […]
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Read More →Putting the balance back in work-life balance
With improvements in rights to flexible working and plenty of scrutiny on unfair working practices, it still seems surprising that ‘presenteeism’ among employers is on the increase. According to a survey by the CIPD in conjunction with SimplyHealth, almost a third of employers have seen an increase in presenteeism, particularly in corporate cultures where long […]
Read More →What role does technology play in building a diverse workforce?
One of the many areas where recruitment technology is making a major difference is in helping build a truly diverse workforce, says Nick Holmes. Business leaders increasingly view diversity as a key element in the success of their organisations, with studies showing a clear link between increased workforce diversity and better revenue and sales performance. […]
Read More →Health Secretary announces cap on NHS staffing agency costs
The Government is to cap the amount agencies can charge the NHS for staff, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced this week. The measures will limit the amount companies can charge per shift for all staff, including doctors and non-clinical personnel. Building on previously announced controls, which introduced mandatory use of frameworks for nursing staff and […]
Read More →Salaries for professional roles ‘to grow by 3% in 2016’
Starting salaries for professional occupations including finance and accounting, financial services, information technology and administration will grow by an average of 3% over the next 12 months, according to the Robert Half 2016 Salary Guide. This is a higher increase than predicted in last year’s guide, which identified a 2.6% rise. It is also slightly […]
Read More →Public sector recruitment inefficiencies ‘costing taxpayers millions’
Inefficiencies in recruitment by UK councils are costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds as a result of lost productivity, according to Omni RMS. The RPO provider conducted a Freedom of Information request to all local councils in the UK to gain insights into differences between public and private sector recruitment. The results revealed that […]
Read More →1 in 3 employers say more staff going into work when ill
Nearly a third of employers have reported an increase in people coming to work while they are ill, according to the annual CIPD / Simplyhealth Absence Management Survey. The survey of nearly 600 employers found that 31% have seen an increase in so-called ‘presenteeism’ in the last 12 months. It also shows that presenteeism is […]
Read More →New recruitment marketing agency Yango launched
A new digital marketing agency has launched specialising solely in the recruitment industry. Based in Blackburn but serving clients nationwide, Yango Recruitment Marketing Services offers a full range of marketing activities to recruitment agencies. The company has been launched by Scott Brerton, who currently runs the content marketing agency Karma Content, and will provide services […]
Read More →The Staffing Group launches new subsidiary
The Staffing Group has launched a new subsidiary to join existing arms of the business, Extra Personnel and Single Resource. ep professional, The Staffing Group’s first dedicated professional services recruitment service, specialises in middle management and operational staff, and covers permanent, temporary and interim employment. ep professional is led by 20 consultants, some of whom […]
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