The 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. Decline in permanent staff appointments eases Temporary staff billings increase for first time in nine...

A new Higher Apprenticeship in Human Resource Management has been officially launched by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Skills CFA with the objective of broadening access to careers in business for a wider and more diverse array of future talent. Launched at an event in...

The closely-watched CIPS manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to a four-month high of 49.5 in August from a downwardly revised 45.2 in July.   In the 17-country eurozone region, output was below the 50 mark for the 13th successive month, indicating continued contraction.   In China, manufacturing activity fell to a...

The oil and gas sector needs no educating on the severe lack of skilled engineers coming into the industry, especially at a time of major international growth and development for exploration and production (E&P) firms. While many companies are now successfully hitting targets on graduate and trainee recruitment, a...

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is alerting HR and payroll professionals to prepare for a large proportion of their workforce taking time off in September and is advising them to check that they have contingency plans in place to ensure that businesses still run smoothly. Research from...