Archive | June, 2011
Disabled jobseekers, the minimum wage and foot-in-mouth disease
Politicians aren’t always renowned for trading carefully around sensitive issues, and a recent suggestion by Conservative MP Philip Davies has proved to be quite contentious.
Speaking in the House of Commons about the national minimum wage (NMW), Davies proposed that disabled workers… continue
Clare Chapman leaves NHS to join BT
It has been announced that Clare Chapman, director general of workforce for the NHS and Social Care, is leaving the Department of Health to become group people director for BT. Chapman has been in her role at the NHS for four and… continue
It ain’t half hot on the dole, mum
Today sees the official launch of the Government’s much-heralded Work Programme.
After lots of talk, it’s now time for the programme to be put into action.
Employment minister Chris Grayling says the Work Programme offers a different approach to getting the… continue
Co-op thinks inside the box on apprenticeships
Some welcome news from the Co-operative Group today, which announced the launch of its ‘Apprenticeship Academy’, which is designed to provide 2,000 jobs over the next three years.
The Co-operative says the £9 million academy “will offer young people transferrable… continue
Manufacturing recruitment ‘at a strong level’
Research released today suggests recruitment intentions amongst manufacturers are continuing at almost record levels on the back of optimism about growth prospects.
This is according to the latest ‘Manufacturing Outlook’ survey published by manufacturer’s organisation EEF and BDO LLP. The… continue
Businesses ‘reconsidering their approach to recruitment’
Talent management business SHL has published research findings showing that UK businesses are ‘reconsidering their approach to recruitment’, specifically when it comes to filling graduate roles.
One of the most notable findings is that 71% of companies have started, or… continue
Institute of Recruiters opens its doors
Some news from the world of recruitment today – the Institute of Recruiters (IoR) has formally launched, and is inviting entries for membership.
The Institute, which has been beavering away for the past few months in prepration for today’s launch,… continue
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