Apprenticeship Levy puts intermediaries at risk, warns FCSA
The introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy next year could see intermediaries such as recruiters and umbrella companies going out of business, the FCSA has warned. Government plans to introduce the Apprenticeship Levy have been met with mixed response by intermediaries, according to research conducted by The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA). Fourteen per cent […]
Read More →Recruiters face chef skills shortage this Christmas
A restaurant price hike could lie ahead this festive season as recruiters struggle to find enough chefs for restaurants and other hospitality firms due to a skills shortage. In November, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) surveyed hospitality recruitment agencies, with 89% reporting that demand for chefs has increased over the last three years as […]
Read More →Transport and logistics sector gearing up for £5bn shopping weekend
A leading contracting specialist says the transport and logistics sector is gearing up as financial forecasters predict a £5bn* Christmas shopping weekend. Nova Contracting’s Director Marcus Green believes that this weekend’s ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ are likely to be some of the busiest days yet this year for transport and logistics contractors. His company […]
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Read More →Lack of emotion in hiring may be damaging
Companies and recruiters are risking their employer brand by becoming less emotional in their recruitment processes due to the ease of digital communication. According to research by global talent acquisition and management firm, Alexander Mann Solutions, many organisations are failing to utilise digital platforms to truly engage with candidates, instead opting to take the approach […]
Read More →Frank Recruitment Group celebrates a decade in business
A global recruitment agency focused exclusively on the enterprise software market is celebrating a decade in business. Frank Recruitment Group started life on the 1 November 2006 at a small office in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. At the time, the company employed just three people – two of which were the company’s founders Sean Wadsworth […]
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Read More →Strong growth for both permanent and temporary placements
Permanent placements growth reaches an 8-month high as temporary billings also rise at a faster pace, while demand for both permanent and temporary candidates is at its highest since May. That’s according to the latest Markit/REC Report on Jobs, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. It also revealed that the amount of […]
Read More →Contractors feeling under fire from the Government
The majority of contractors feel unfairly targeted by the Government, according to a new survey. New research from contractor specialists Contracting Scout has found that contractors are feeling under increased pressure from the Government. Their Contractor Confidence survey found 60% of respondents think the Government is discouraging contractors and would prefer them to become permanent […]
Read More →Scrap lower level apprenticeships for under-18s, says think tank
New research from a UK think tank suggests that lower level apprenticeships are failing 16–18 year olds, calling for them to be replaced with a new pre-apprenticeship programme. The Institute for Public Policy Research, otherwise known as the IPPR, today (Thursday) publishes a new report on apprenticeships for those aged 16 to 18 in England. […]
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