HR / Training / Recruitment

• Recruitment is not easier despite the increase in candidates

  Recruitment is not easier despite the increase in candidatesRecruiters wary of ‘stop-gap’ applicantsMore than half ...

• Companies need language skills for upturn

  Organisations need to develop language skills within their teams and hire people with language abilities in order t...

• Workers ready to quit when recession lifts

  Employers have been warned that workers are likely to jump ship when the economy improves after research found almo...

• Online HR job ads increase for second month

  The number of HR jobs available online has increased for the second month in a row, in contrast to demand dipping a...

• HR optimistic workforces will increase by 2010

  The findings of a survey by COA Solutions has revealed that 51% of senior HR professionals intend to increase the o...

• James Caan urges SMEs to use to recession to grow

  This week in his Daily Telegraph column, webrecruit’s chairman, James Caan advises the UK’s SMEs to capitalise on t...

• Recession Forces Recruitment Freezes for SMEs

  The recession is continuing to pressurise Small to Medium-sized Enterprises in the UK to reduce costs, with recruit...

• Recruitment agencies: the fight for survival

  In an article featured in Personnel Today, Peter Gold, founder of Hire Strategies, warns traditional recruiters to ...

• James Caan warns ‘Don't let the hype sway you’

  In his weekly Daily Telegraph column, James Caan has warned job seekers not to let the hype sway them if they’re th...

• Webrecruit’s model recognised as a full-service agency

  Webrecruit’s innovative recruitment model is now being recognised by the industry as a full-service agency. Constan...

• Dwindling recruitment spend focuses on web-based methods

  A survey by Personnel Today has shown that ‘dwindling recruitment spend is being focused on web-based recruitment a...

• James Caan:'data-sensitive candidates shouldn't worry'

  Dragons’ Den star James Caan has told candidates with doubts about sending in a copy of their ID and qualifications...

• Rate of decline in recruitment slows

  The rate of decline in recruitment is slowing, according to the latest REC/KPMG Report on Jobs, as reported in the ...

• Companies can ‘manage’ their way out of recession

  Companies can ‘manage’ their way out of recession, concludes largest employee survey of blue chip companies, as rep...

• On the trail of rogue recruiters

  A BBC Radio Scotland investigation has found how some rogue recruitment agencies are using dirty and illegal tricks...

• Webrecruit embraces social networking site Twitter

  Webrecruit, the UK’s number 1 flat fee online recruiter, has realised the benefits of social networking sites and e...

• Recession forces attitude check for grumpy workers

  Tackling workplace grumblers could be a key to surviving the recession, according to a human resources firm, as rep...

• Report calls for a new style of management to help motivate employees

  A CIPD report has called for a new style of management to help motivate employees, as a UK-wide reduction in traini...

• Job seekers 'should make the most of transferable skills'

  Job seekers are being urged to consider whether the skills they have could be transferred to another industry when ...

• Job seekers urged to tell the truth about health issues

  It is important that job seekers are encouraged not to lie about medical issues on the CVs they post to online recr...

• Employers should recruit 'adaptable HR workers'

  Employers may want to consider using online recruitment firms to find qualified and versatile human resources (HR) ...

• Expert: Avoid making recruitment mistakes during recession

  Companies need to ensure that they are recruiting the right candidates as an economic downturn is not the time to b...

• Temporary recruitment 'to increase during downturn'

  Job seekers perusing online recruitment boards should not be put off by the fact that an increasing number of vacan...

• SMEs weather the recession with recruitment

  Although many large businesses are having to make redundancies, smaller firms are still focusing on recruitment, it...

• Businesses looking to 'recruit skilled workers'

  Businesses may find they want to take advantage of the flat-fee recruitment services offered by some online agencie...

• CBI calls for rejection of new employment law

  New proposals which would ban employees from working more than 48 hours a week should be rejected by MPs, the Confe...

• Pro-activity 'key quality to look out for in new recruits'

  Employers using either traditional or online recruitment methods may find advice offered by Pareto Law useful as th...

• Employees 'eager for more responsibility'

  Many employees are keen to take on more responsibility at work but feel their managers do not have enough faith in ...

• Job seekers 'smarten up' for interviews

  It seems that job seekers are smartening up to make a good impression in interviews as sales have soared for one lu...

• Traditional women's roles still being "undervalued"

  Female employees are still getting paid less than men because of the traditional view of women's roles, it has been...

• Credit crunch 'could encourage career moves'

  The credit crunch could be making people think more about their jobs and whether it is the occupation they really w...

• Service to 'bridge the gap' between employers and disabled workers

  The gap between the needs of employers and the skills of disabled job seekers could be decreased by a new Adult Adv...

• Senior-level employees likely to travel further

  Despite the recent statistics showing that people are now spending less time commuting to and from work, many emplo...

• Government green initiative could create 10,000 jobs

  Up to 10,000 new jobs could be created in the UK thanks to a new government initiative to encourage greener motorin...

• Commuting times fall in the UK

  Employees in the UK are now spending less time commuting on a daily basis, it has been revealed.New figures from th...

• Hotel recruitment is "business as usual"

  Hotel chain Travelodge looks set to contradict current recruitment trends as it opens 22 new hotels between now and...

• Employees 'concerned about stress, illness and injuries at work'

  Employees who work at computers everyday have many concerns about stress, illness and injuries caused by their job,...

• Recruitment professionals 'optimistic about the future'

  Those using traditional or e-recruitment methods to help them look for jobs may be pleased to know that some senior...

• Senior figures warn employers not to cut training

  Employers are being warned not to cut training budgets, which could be good news for job seekers using online recru...

• Pay rises in the recruitment sector

  Senior employees working in recruitment or online recruitment have seen the highest increase in salary compared to ...

• Pay rises predicted for 2009

  Despite economic and financial fears many companies are predicting that there will be healthy pay rises for employe...

• New employment laws put on hold by the credit crunch

  The economic crisis in the UK could put a stop to new laws that would affect employees and job seekers with childre...

• Gender pay gap 'bigger for over 30s'

  Men are paid an average of 17.2 per cent more than female employees, especially when they get over the age of 30, i...

• Employers urged to Retrain, Award, Retain

  Retrain, Award, Retain is the name of a new idea from Australia which some employers may want to adopt if they are ...

• Deloitte uses new recruitment methods to target females

  Financial services firm Deloitte is aiming to increase the number of females and student graduates it employs via n...

• New technology 'means new training methods for employers'

  A new approach to workplace training is being adopted by some senior executives as they begin to use online video, ...

• Office workers 'more likely to suffer back pain'

  Employees who spend their days sat at a desk working on a computer are more likely to suffer from back pain, it has...

• Compulsory retirement 'contradicts pension plans'

  Having a mandatory retirement age is contradicting the government's call for employees to continue working after th...

• Overworked HR staff 'eat at their desks'

  One in four human resources (HR) staff eat lunch at their desks rather than leaving the office to enjoy their food,...

• A quarter of employees 'suffer mental health problems'

  One in four employees suffer from some kind of mental health problems which many companies may not be aware of, it ...

• British job seekers 'most likely to lie on their CVs'

  Job seekers in the UK are more likely to lie on their CV than any other nationality, according to the results of a ...

• Technology 'makes it easier' for employers to screen workers

  Employers taking on new recruits may now find it easier to screen candidates and run background checks on employees...

• Lone parents receive employment help

  Single parents struggling to secure an interview or get back into employment may be given a helping hand by new ben...

• Sick employees 'encouraged to work to fight credit crunch'

  Many employees are coming into work when they are ill or continuing to perform tasks at home as companies fight the...

• Interview advice offered to jobseekers

  Job seekers looking to make an impression in the interview room may find advice from one expert particularly helpfu...

• Tougher interviews 'lead jobseekers to lie on their CVs'

  Many job seekers lie on their CV as employers make interviews increasingly difficult because of the limited amount ...

• Billions lost by employers 'due to tension in the workplace'

  Stress and heavy workloads are costing British companies billions of pounds in lost production, it has been found.A...

• Jobseekers should expect 'psychometric testing'

  Job seekers should be prepared to undergo psychometric testing as part of the interview process for most companies,...

• Author gives communication tips for interviews

  All-round communication is one of the tips offered to job candidates by a leading recruitment author.Anne Watson, w...

• Recruiters advised on best practice

  Recruiters have been advised to conduct thorough checks of job candidates.According to Anne Fairweather, head of pu...

• Employers 'need strong management in times like these'

  Employers considering online recruitment might wish to look at the quality of their managers following the comments...

• Olympic boost for businesses

  Businesses could receive an extra training boost from an Olympic coach, it has been reported.Simon Hartley worked w...

• Millions of employees 'to benefit from wage increase'

  Millions of employees across the UK will see their wage increase from this Wednesday.The Trades Union Congress has ...

• Public sector finance jobs 'still available'

  There are still plenty of opportunities for jobseekers looking for a career in finance, despite the current economi...

• Working life 'is rewarding for Brits'

  Most people in the UK do want to go to work and find it rewarding, according to the results of a poll from one maga...

• Norwich Union: Employers must not forget about health and safety

  The safety of employees is something that companies cannot forget about, according to Norwich Union.It has launched...

• Work experience 'can refresh CVs'

  Job-seekers looking to boost their CVs and impress future employers could do volunteering or work experience, it ha...

• Employers using Facebook to check up on staff

  Employees need to be aware of their bosses using Facebook to check up on what their staff are really doing if they ...

• Maximum 48-hour working week could be imposed

  Employees in the UK could only be allowed to work a maximum of 48 hours per week if trade union leaders get their w...

• Employees plan to 'work beyond 65'

  Employees' attitudes towards retirement are changing with many saying they now plan to work until they are older th...

• New review to highlight importance of 'engaging employees'

  Employers will be encouraged to make sure their employees reach their full potential by an imminent new government-...

• HR employees are 'paid more but working longer'

  Human resources (HR) employees are seeing an increase in their salaries, but are having to work longer hours to rec...

• Newspaper gives advice for finding the perfect boss

  Job seekers looking for the perfect employers could find advice from one newspaper useful.The Washington Post has r...

• 'Increased unemployment' for older workers

  Men aged between 50 and 65 have been most affected by the jobs cuts in the UK, statistics show.Official figures by ...

• Learning new skills 'gives employees confidence'

  Employees who are learning new skills are happier and more confident, a new survey by the Learning and Skills Counc...

• UK employees 'highly value further education'

  British employees would like the chance to return to university and further their skills base, according to the fin...

• City banks 'need HR staff'

  Human Resources (HR) professionals are set to benefit from banks in the City having to lose employees, it has been ...

• Survey: Staff need more information on staff benefits

  Companies need to better inform their employees of the benefit packages available to them, a new survey has found.O...

• Employees receive advice from senior executives

  Employees and jobseekers looking for high-level positions have been given advice by senior executives.TheLadders.co...

• Glovers: Employers must consider legal issues of home-working

  Employers need to be aware of the legal issues involved with allowing their staff to work from home, Glovers solici...

• CIPD promises to stay relevant in 'challenging times'

  The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) will stay ahead of change and be more relevant for empl...

• 'Businesses should encourage employees to learn skills'

  Businesses need to encourage their employees to learn and develop new skills in the workplace, the Chartered Instit...

• 'Becoming a CEO takes 21 years'

  The average person takes 21 years to become a chief executive officer (CEO), despite TV programmes such as The Appr...

• UK employers 'recalling offshore workers'

  Employers are starting to recall their offshore IT workers to try and save money, according to new findings.High in...

• New panel to assess inequality in the UK

  A new independent National Equality Panel has been set up by the government to investigate inequality in the UK.Min...

• Assistance for employers 'can be found in card deck'

  A resource pack available for employers wishing to improve their relationship with their workforce has taken an int...

• V: Employers should encourage volunteer work

  Employers should place more importance on volunteering experience when interviewing candidates, it has been claimed...

• Hot topics at this year's CIPD conference

  Issues important to human resources employees over the last year are set to be discussed during this year's annual ...

• Recruitment agencies see more graduates

  Recruitment employees are seeing more graduates as the credit crunch provokes them to search for jobs in the charit...

• Commuters experiment with car-free journeys

  Employees in Dublin are starting a month-long experiment today to leave their cars at home and explore greener meth...

• Unemployed 'to get boost' from Jeremy Kyle

  Talk show host Jeremy Kyle is in the pipeline to front a new TV show aimed at helping the unemployed find jobs, it ...

• Happy staff equals retaining staff says TUC

  Employees need to feel like they are making progress and moving forward if they are to remain happy with their role...

• Migrationwatch: UK should cap migrant worker intake

  The campaign group Migrationwatch has advised that the UK needs to limit the number of overseas employees it introd...

• Women 'need role models' to help them into better positions

  According to a government report, women employees from minority groups need more action to be taken in order to hel...

• CBI: Employees working flexible hours on the increase

  The number of employees opting for flexible working patterns has increased significantly of late, a new study has f...

• Businesses to grow 'dubious' about recruiting women

  Women job seekers are set to experience difficulties as new maternity rules will see companies become reluctant to ...

• 'Pay us to train' urges UK workforce

  A survey has discovered that a significant number of UK employees would like the right to take paid leave for train...

• Employees take to the scales for Weight Watchers health programme

  Weight Watchers is offering UK employees the chance to shed the pounds with a new workplace health programme.Benefi...

• New EU rules to consider temporary workers

  A pending EU directive which proposes that employers pay temporary workers the same as those on permanent contracts...

• TUC: Employees for smaller firms happiest

  A new survey has found employees working for smaller companies are happier in their roles.The poll, undertaken for ...

• 3 UK: Locations becoming more flexible for employees

  An expert has highlighted the growing workplace options for employees due to new technology.The choices available t...

• Government's new advice utility 'presents no competition for HR'

  A recent announcement that the government is to offer an online utility for the owners of small to medium-sized ent...

• Some employers 'still hiking wages'

  Not all employees are suffering due to the credit crunch, a new survey has found, as many firms are still offering ...

• Younger employees 'ethical and socially aware'

  A new poll has contradicted the various stereotypes surrounding employees from various age brackets.Carried out by ...

• Government to hold flexible work discussion

  The government has expressed its intentions to further promote flexible working hours for employees. A consultati...

• Employees make 'better use of public transport'

  It seems employees are increasingly taking advantage of public transport in the middle of the credit crunch, as Arr...

• Talent management 'failing candidates and employees'

  According to an expert, the talent managing programmes put in place by many companies are failing to attract the ri...

• Employees of small firms are the 'most green'

  Employees who work for small businesses are more likely to be eco-friendly than those working for large organisatio...

• Women are 'shy' about wage negotiation

  Women candidates are "shyer" and "less aggressive" than men when it comes to salary negotiation...

• Workplace health schemes make job vacancies 'more attractive'

  When searching for jobs,candidates are attracted by health programmes aimed at improving employees' wellbeing, acco...

• High-flyers 'possess Olympic athlete qualities'

  Employees aiming for ambitious roles and executive jobs will require the same traits as Olympic athletes to succeed...

• New online resource set to 'benefit recruitment industry'

  A new database has been launched by a HR software provider in order to help recruitment firms find the perfect cand...

• Employees wait 'more than six months for training'

  More than half of British employees have not received training for their jobs in over six months, a new survey has ...

• Employees needed for British intelligence service

  A mass recruitment drive has been launched by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) which has adopted t...

• TAEN: Women and older employees first victims of job cuts

  Job cuts being made in the middle of the credit crunch are likely to affect women and older employees first, a char...

• Overworked HR employees 'busier but happier'

  Those working in the human resources (HR) sector have seen a significant rise in their workload but are happier in ...

• Holidays 'not on horizon' in current climate

  A significant amount of small business owners in the UK have said they cannot afford to put their jobs on hold to t...

• Holidays prompt employees to 'reconsider careers'

  Nearly half of UK employees questioned in a recent poll admitted they considered changing their jobs upon returning...

• Capita and BBC HR deal 'not going to plan'

  A BBC contract awarded to outsourcing firm Capita aiming to improve the broadcasters' human resources (HR) service ...

• HR professionals from last recession 'in demand'

  Those HR employees who weathered the storms of the 1990s' recession are reportedly being sought after as the possib...

• Score: The ten things employees need most

  As the credit crunch impacts negatively on employees' morale, there are ten things managers can do to maintain a ha...

• Fish4jobs: Still plenty of vacancies in UK

  The current job climate is still healthy and job seekers should have no trouble finding vacancies in the current jo...

• Online recruitment is 'the future of the industry'

  Online recruitment is the way forward for the human resources (HR) sector and in five years' time print recruitment...

• HR 'not as soft as it appears'

  Despite human resources (HR) being seen as a largely female-dominated sector, the skills required for the job are f...

• Companies surrender offices 'to cut costs'

  A survey has found that almost two-thirds of small businesses are considering giving up their premises within the n...

• McDonald's brings '4,000 new jobs to UK'

  Fast food giant McDonald's will open ten new outlets over the next year, expanding its amount of UK employees by 4,...

• Candidates with ambition are 'at a disadvantage'

  A poll has found that a third of major UK employees are reluctant to employ candidates hoping for rewards and harbo...

• Travelodge: Workforce will come from local unemployed

  Hotel chain Travelodge has today announced it will work with local authorities to help people into jobs as part of ...

• Employers could be 'hit with higher contribution expenses'

  Employers may have to contribute more to their workers' personal accounts if the government's new minimum wage poli...

• Croner: Pay rise demands up

  Employees are making increased demands for pay rises, leaving businesses hot under the collar, a study has found. M...

• Monitoring employee skills 'vital to health of businesses'

  Keeping track of how the skills of employees contribute to firms is essential to the successful maintenance of a bu...

• Recruitment 'halted amid credit crunch worry'

  Recruiters in the UK are becoming more reluctant to take on employees and recruitment rates have hit their lowest i...

• Pay inequality 'as prominent as ever'

  Despite the recent attention around the single equality bill, a poll has found that the pay gap between men and wom...

• KPMG: Firms reluctant to take on employees

  Recruitment is noticeably slowing down as firms become less inclined to take on new employees in the current econom...

• One in five workers frustrated in their role

  As many as one in five British workers are frustrated in their current role, a recent study has found.Management co...

• Don't ask about cash, interviewees urged

  Prospective employees have been urged not to ask their interviewer how mush cash they can expect to earn.According ...

• Employers becoming more flexible, says CBI

  Employers in the UK are becoming increasingly flexible in how they operate, according to the Confederation of Briti...

• Recruitment is Britain's 'most stressful sector'

  The recruitment sector is more stressful than any other in the UK, according to a report from Siemens and the Strok...

• CIPD backs second language skills

  The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has backed the learning of second languages as a way of...

• Work smarter, life coach advises

  People in the UK should focus on working smarter and not harder, according to life coach Lynette Allen.Thousands of...

• Employers urged to help cut obesity rates

  Employers in Britain are being urged by government to help cut the obesity levels among the population.Health secre...

• Arts graduates 'more likely to embellish their CVs'

  University graduates who studied artistic or humanity degree subjects are more likely than most to embellish the qu...

• Graduates 'resisting the lure of the big smoke'

  Graduates from British universities are becoming less keen to live and work in London, the latest figures indicate....

• CIPD outlines 'complexities' of jobs market

  The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has outlined some of the complexities of the jobs marke...

• Employer rating website launched

  A website that allows people to rate their employer in terms of pay and career-progression possibilities has been i...

• Ethnic minorities 'still facing employment gap'

  There remains an "employment gap" between ethnic minorities and the white the rest of the UK population, ...

• Calls for better management of pregnancy in HR sector

  There have been calls for the human resource (HR) sector in the UK to manage more effectively the issues surroundin...

• Recruiters warned of 'cyber scam'

  Online recruitment bosses and other leading figures in the industry have been warned of a newly detected cyber scam...

• Employment levels rising

  The levels of employment around the country are on the increase, according to the latest figures from the Office of...

• 'More workers looking for new jobs'

  The number of employees on the lookout for a fresh challenge has increased this year, according to a new poll.Harri...

• Job satisfaction 'an aspiration for tomorrow's professionals'

  Employers looking to market their opportunities via online recruitment in the coming years might like to take note ...

• Wake up to working hours, employers told

  Businesses have been advised that by synchronising to employees' body clocks, they could get the most out of them.J...

• 'Do not take CVs at face value'

  Employers might be delighted at the number of CVs that land in their inbox following their online recruitment campa...

• Many employees 'afraid to ask for pay rises'

  A new survey has revealed that many employees are afraid to ask their employers for a pay rise.Carried out by Cerid...

• Younger employees 'concerned by others' salaries'

  When it comes to other people's money, younger employees are far more curious than their older counterparts.A surve...

• Industry 'gurus' set for CIPD conference

  Leading figures from a variety of industries are to address the latest issues affecting the human resource (HR) sec...

• Recruitment software firm prepares for showcase

  An online recruitment software company is preparing to showcase its latest innovations at an upcoming industry even...

• Employers will 'cast their nets wider' in years to come

  Employers based in the UK will increasingly cast their nets wider in future when it comes to online recruitment eff...

• Employers offered 'sleep advice'

  Employers have been advised to adjust their operating hours in order to accommodate the sleep-related needs of thei...

• Brits say their skills are 'going to waste'

  A majority of people working in the UK feel that some or all of their skills are going to waste, a recent poll has ...

• E-recruitment 'set for major growth'

  The practice of e-recruitment is set for major growth among organisations across the UK in years to come, one exper...

• HR practitioners urged to consider online recruitment

  Human resource (HR) professionals in the UK have been urged to consider their options when it comes to online recru...

• Poorly written CVs 'leaving employers cold'

  A poorly written CV is likely to leave a prospective employer utterly unimpressed and in no mood to offer a job, it...

• Women 'massively under-represented' at management levels

  Women remain under-represented at management levels in businesses across the UK, according to one expert on workpla...

• New Australian employment standards 'problem-free'

  Those considering spending some time working in Australia should not be concerned about the forthcoming introductio...

• Graduates urged to consider recruitment agencies

  UK graduates have been urged to consider making use of recruitment agencies.According to Jayne Rowley, the publishi...