Code of practice for flexible working arrangements The right to request flexible working to all employees as of 30 June 2014. Flexible working (which can mean anything from an adjustment in working hours, working times, or a change to allow work from home for example) was previously only open...
Read moreEight out of ten employers are planning to hire more people in the next three months, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)’s JobsOutlook survey of employers. The monthly tracking survey reveals that the proportion of employers saying they need new staff to meet increased demand has risen...
Read moreThe recovery in UK car production, highlighted by a 12 per cent increase in March against the same month in 2013, is indicative of a growing demand from Europe, according to the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This, coupled with the government’s injection of £500m to boost...
Read moreThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Marked growth of staff appointments… Permanent staff placements rose at a strong and accelerated rate...
Read moreA recent study completed in the United States of America has discovered many graduates beginning their work career are not prepared for the role they have been hired for. This worrying research discovered a disparity between the expectations of students and reality. Just under half of students who graduated...
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