Commenting on today’s employment figures from the Office for National Statistics, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Kevin Green says: “The important indicators seem to be moving in the right direction. More jobs have been created and more people are in work. The UK labour market has performed...

Key points: – Permanent staff appointments rise at fastest rate since March 2010 – Strongest increase in temp billings for 29 months – Vacancy growth accelerates to six-year high – Pay growth strengthens Summary: The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive...

The Summer 2013 CIPD/Success Factors Labour Market Outlook (LMO) survey report, published today, shows that for the sixth quarter in a row, employers expect jobs growth – meaning more openings for job seekers but more competition among employers for the right candidates. The report shows that the net employment...

Micro business owners in the recruitment industry are working an average of 47 hours a week, according to new research revealed today. That’s nearly 47% longer than the average Brit’s working week. The research, commissioned by Penelope, a call handling solution for small businesses, found that entrepreneurs in the...

The first national Job Confidence Index, which reveals the state of the nation’s work and employment prospects based on a study by ICM of over 4000 people in England shows an overall job confidence score of 51.8 out of 100. The Index, which is based on seven pillars ranging...