Lack of recruitment focus ‘could force building firms out of business’
A lack of focus on bolstering the workforce could push construction firms out of business, according to One Way. An analysis by the specialist rail and construction recruitment consultancy found that firms are recruiting on a short-term basis and are therefore forced to pay day rates that are well above the standard rate. Insolvency specialists, […]
Read More →MBO at Driving Force as management team take the wheel
Specialist driving recruitment business, Driving Force Recruitment Ltd, has been acquired by its management team from gap Personnel group owner Gary Dewhurst. Founded as part of the gap Personnel group in 2007, the Ellesmere Port-based company enjoyed strong growth, which led to the appointment of four directors in 2013, who have now undertaken the management […]
Read More →3 tips for leveraging your employer brand to recruit
Think about the buzzwords you hear thrown around the recruitment and HR world, and employer brand is sure to come up. You probably most frequently hear it used in reference to company culture, perks and benefits. But what does it actually mean and why does it matter? Glassdoor defines employer branding as “the art of […]
Read More →The engineers are coming
With an annual shortfall of at least 20,000 skilled workers, generating interest in engineering has been firmly on the agenda for recruiters and hiring managers for some time now. A new report by recruitment website Jobsite shows this could finally be making a difference, as findings reveal as many as 50% of 16- to 18-year-olds […]
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Read More →Businesses must reset perceptions of apprenticeships
The Apprenticeship Levy must be used as a means to not only engage with emerging talent, but also upskill existing teams to aid retention. That’s according to the latest research from talent acquisition and management consultancy, Alexander Mann Solutions: The Apprenticeship Levy – How to turn a major social change (or an unwanted tax) into […]
Read More →Employer confidence waning despite booming jobs market – REC
Employer confidence in the UK economy has moved into negative territory, according to the latest JobsOutlook survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). The net balance fell from +6% last month to -3% in the latest report, as 31% of employers now expect the economy to worsen and just 28% expect it to improve. […]
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