REC and DWP renew partnership agreement
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has renewed a partnership agreement with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). The agreement, originally established in 2012, sets out practical ways to share knowledge and expertise between the public and private sectors to benefit employers and jobseekers throughout the UK and to stamp out discrimination and unfair […]
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Stalled progression has led to 70% of employees being dissatisfied with future career opportunities http://ow.ly/UHQLX
Read More →Capping agency spend is just a plaster over the cracks
Unsurprisingly, the REC has reacted with anger at the caps placed on pay for NHS agency staff pay, which were introduced this week. One of the key sources of that anger is that the final decision to introduce the caps was made just five working days after the close of an official consultation on the […]
Read More →Apprenticeships vs university – is one really better than the other?
Apprenticeships are receiving a great deal of attention at the moment – and rightfully so. The Government have set a target of placing three million people into apprenticeships within the next five years, which is good news. However, much of the time, apprenticeships are painted as being an alternative to university, and I firmly believe […]
Read More →No changes to IR35 legislation in Chancellor’s statement
There was no mention of changes to IR35 intermediaries legislation in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review, despite fears within the recruitment industry and umbrella organisations of far-reaching reforms. Recent reports leaked to the media suggested George Osborne’s statement would include significant changes to the IR35 legislation, which aims to tackle “disguised employment”. However, […]
Read More →Agency pay cut will make NHS staff shortages worse – REC
The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) is urging the Government to rethink new caps on NHS agency staff pay, which came into effect on Monday. The final decision to introduce the caps was made on Friday, and the REC is not happy the decision was taken just five working days after the close of the […]
Read More →One in eight British jobs pay over £50,000
One in eight (12.5%) jobs in the UK pay over £50,000, yet only 5% of candidates are seeking a premium salary, according to a survey by CV-Library. The job site looked at roles advertised between November 1, 2014 and October 31, 2015 and discovered that more than 189,000 of the 1.5 million jobs offered a […]
Read More →London ‘remains top destination for graduates’
London remains the preferred destination for graduates starting out in their careers, according to research by Intern Avenue. The study found that despite the relative higher cost of living compared to elsewhere in the country, 41.7% of graduates choose London and the wider South East region as their career destination of choice – whether to […]
Read More →Opus launches new website
Opus Professional Services Group has launched a new website, www.opusprofessionalservicesgroup.com (www.opuspsg.com). The global organisation, which is parent company to a number of niche recruitment brands, will utilise the site to better communicate its brands, and also promote the career opportunities available within the company. Sectors in which the Opus Group provides recruitment services include information […]
Read More →Jobsite launches web-based notifications for candidates
Jobsite has launched a new web-based notification system for candidates. The system, which Jobsite says is a first among UK generalist job boards, delivers up-to-date content for candidates. The technology helps users manage their job search by allowing them to see when recruiters have viewed their profile and alerting them to upcoming job application deadlines […]
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