http://www.hrreview.co.uk/rss/recruitment_and_training/index.xml Recruitment & Training EN HR Review - Brought to you by symposium-events.co.uk HR Review - Brought to you by symposium-events.co.uk HR Review - Brought to you by symposium-events.co.uk Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:31:36 +0100 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:31:36 +0100 http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/equalities_bill_percentmay_be_misinterpretedpercent_804.html The recently announced equalities bill may result in illegal discrimination against job candidates due to misinterpretation by employers, it has been suggested.According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), misunderstandings concerning ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_percentfailing_to_utilise_mediation_to_resolve_workplace_conflictpercent_801.html Companies are not embracing mediation as a means of resolving workplace disputes, it has been suggested.According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), almost three-fifths of organisations surveyed had never used the technique... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percentstrong_leadership_required_in_tough_timespercent_797.html Strong leadership exhibited by company bosses can make the difference between success and failure, particularly in the tough economic conditions affecting the UK.This is according to business development firm SFL, which suggested that managers need to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/small_firms_in_uk_facing_"unstable_situation"_799.html Small companies in the UK are currently facing an "unstable situation" as a result of high fuel duty and rising world oil prices, an industry body has claimed.According to the Forum of Private Business (FPB), many firms will see little ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cvpercents_percentletting_job_candidates_downpercent_795.html The omission of workplace achievements on CVs is letting down job applicants, it has been suggested.According to a study conducted by iProfile.org, 73 per cent of employers questioned reported they have rejected candidates because of their failure to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cipd_issues_cautious_welcome_to_equalities_bill_796.html The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has welcomed the newly announced equalities bill but has said that more must be done.According to the industry body, in addition to updating discrimination law, the government must promote the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/older_workers_percentsubject_to_discriminationpercent_793.html Older workers are experiencing discrimination in the employment market, the findings of a recent study indicate.A survey of MPs conducted by The Age and Employment Network (TAEN) found that, of those questioned, 60 per cent reported that their... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/mp_calls_for_new_health_and_safety_training_791.html An MP has made a plea to reduce the number of young people killed in workplace accidents through the integration of health and safety courses into the National Curriculum.During a recent event at the House of Commons, which is being supported by the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/uk_employers_percentwelcoming_foreign_workerspercent_789.html A significant number of employers in the UK are turning to foreign workers in order to address the current skills shortage, new research suggests.Produced by Manpower, the study found that 20 per cent of organisations surveyed are welcoming foreign... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_percentshould_invest_in_graduatespercent_788.html During difficult economic times, firms would do well to invest in graduates, an expert has suggested.According to Paul Farrer, chairman of pfj, doing so helps to create a loyal workforce, which in turn has benefits in the long-run.He stated:... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employee_misunderstanding_percentcostly_for_businessespercent_780.html Firms in the UK and US are losing significant amounts of money as a result of employee misunderstandings.This is according to a study commissioned by Cognisco, which found that workers are costing businesses £18.7 billion each year because they ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_advised_to_research_job_candidates_781.html Is it crucial for employers to research job candidates prior to hiring them, an industry body has advised.According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), companies should check the information presented in a CV is accurate, for example... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/lying_on_cv_percenta_gamblepercent_779.html Lying on a CV in an attempt to secure a job is a big gamble, applicants have been warned.The caution, which has been issued by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), follows Lee McQueen's victory in BBC television show The... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employees_percentdissatisfied_with_paypercent_776.html The majority of workers in Britain are unhappy about the level of pay they receive, a new study has revealed.Produced by Jobsite.co.uk, the research found that 70 per cent of employees questioned believe they will never earn their ideal salary in their... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_percentslow_to_take_advantage_of_web_20percent_777.html UK employers are not making the most of the potential of Web 2.0 in terms of the benefits it can have for recruitment and retention.This is the assertion of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which found that 80 per cent of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_percentstruggling_with_recruitmentpercent_774.html Most UK organisations are struggling to fill staff vacancies, new research suggests.According to figures produced by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), 86 per cent of organisations questioned reported such difficulties.The... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_encouraged_to_adopt_flexible_retention_strategies_772.html Companies in the UK have been urged to adopt flexible retention strategies which take into account the diverse requirements of staff.A study entitled One Size Does Not Fit All conducted by TalentDrain suggested that staff motivation and attitudes vary... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/time_and_money_percentgetting_in_the_way_of_skills_developmentpercent_770.html The lack of development of skills in the UK is caused in part by a shortage of time and money, according to the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).However, the most important factor of the two typically depends on gender, the organisation notes.Figures... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/new_report_aims_to_tackle_workplace_stress_752.html A new report has been published which aims to provide managers with information and guidance to enable them to reduce workplace stress.Jointly funded by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the Health and Safety Executive and... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/promoting_diversity_percentis_good_for_businesspercent_754.html Improving workplace diversity has "real business benefits" for companies, a new report suggests.Put together by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Trades Union Congress, the research reveals that firms which look for... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/regional_skills_bases_percentcan_offer_advantagespercent_750.html While many businesses stay local in their employment, there is a growing trend for firms to relocate to regions with a more suited skill-base to their needs, according to an expert.Hina Joshi from Business Link has advised prospective employers to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percentmany_bossespercent_reluctant_to_let_staff_work_from_home_743.html Over two-thirds (69 per cent) of UK employers either never or only occasionally accept staff requests to work from home, the findings of a new study suggest.According to the latest quarterly CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook survey, 19 per cent of firms... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/hard_of_hearing_percentmay_be_able_to_get_employer_supportpercent_744.html Young workers who are hard of hearing may be able to get support from their employer.This is the opinion of Ruth Pollard, audiology information officer for charity RNID, who said that employers could take "reasonable adjustments" to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/logistics_sector_percentaiming_to_appeal_to_womenpercent_740.html The logistics sector in the UK is striving to become more appealing to female workers, according to one expert in the field.Dr Mick Jackson, acting chief executive of Skills for Logistics, stated that, although there is "a long way to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employees_percentmust_make_themselves_valuablepercent_741.html Workers must make themselves valuable to the organisation they work for in order to keep their job during the current economic downturn.This is the opinion of careers author and advisor Sarah Berry, who said that employees should take on opportunities... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/flexible_working_percentallows_firms_to_get_the_best_staffpercent_742.html Allowing flexibility in working practices and promoting environmentally-friendly policies enables companies to attract the best personnel, it has been suggested.Speaking at a recent Work Wise UK summit, Caroline Waters, director of employment policy at... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/lack_of_management_skills_percentcan_cause_worker_stresspercent_739.html Managers who have gaps in their skills can end up overloading their colleagues with work, an expert has warned.According to Professor Cary Cooper from the Lancaster University Management School, thanks to poor management, stress-related illnesses are... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/managers_encouraged_to_train_737.html Managers in the UK have been encouraged to take control of their business by training.Set to coincide with National Learning at Work Day, which took place yesterday (May 22nd), the advice was issued by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).According to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percentmany_workers_struggling_with_literacypercent_733.html Many adults in the UK struggle with basic literacy, it has been suggested.According to a study conducted by educational software developer Basic Writing Skills, 67.97 per cent of Britain's adults have below average literacy skills.It was also found that ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employment_benefits_percentgood_for_workers_and_firmspercent_731.html Employment benefits offered to staff in addition to their salaries have positive effects for both workers and for companies, according to the Institute for Employment Studies (IES).Peter Reilly, director of HR research and consultancy at the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_that_offer_generous_pensions_percentmay_have_competitive_edgepercent_729.html Companies that offer generous pension arrangements may discover that they develop a competitive edge when it comes to recruitment, an expert has said.According to Mark Brooks, a spokesperson for the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), as the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percentno_sign_of_dramatic_fall_in_hiringpercent_723.html Although the demand for staff in the UK has weakened since the end of 2007, there is no sign of a dramatic deterioration in the jobs market, it has been suggested.According to the latest Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)/ KPMG... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/computer_skills_divide_percentnot_just_a_generation_issuepercent_719.html Although older people are statistically more likely to lack computer skills, social deprivation is also an important factor in so-called "digital exclusion", the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has said.According to the industry... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cipd_developing_leadership_cultures_important_716.html Developing cultures of leadership is important in order for businesses to be successful, an industry body has said.According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), only 36 per cent of leaders in the UK have confidence in their... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/skilled_uk_workers_percentincreasingly_heading_abroadpercent_714.html Skilled employees in the UK are increasingly looking to move to foreign countries, according to the findings of a recent study.Produced by Natwest, the research suggests that of the 200,000 Britons who emigrated in 2006, two-thirds left to find... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/small_firms_percentshould_seek_advice_and_training_over_risk_managementpercent_715.html Small companies that are unsure of how to deal with risk management should seek advice and training, an expert has said.Commenting on the issue, Ian Fraser, marketing manager for the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), stated that such advice is... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/lack_of_it_knowledge_percentcan_hold_workers_backpercent_712.html A lack of knowledge concerning computing and information and communications technologies (ICT) can hold workers back and act as a barrier to employment, it has been suggested.According to Jon Gamble, director for adults and lifelong learning at the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cbi_praises_record_training_spend_708.html The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has welcomed a government announcement that employer training has reached record levels.According to figures released by the Learning and Skills Council, the amount spent on training by organisations in the UK ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percentbank_holiday_blues_see_workers_look_for_new_jobspercent_704.html Workers are more likely to seek out new employment following the long bank holiday weekend, it has been suggested.According to research conducted by Monster, 49 per cent of employees believe that a bank holiday would increase the chances of them looking ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/pointsbased_migration_system_percentmay_cause_employers_problemspercent_705.html The government's new points-based migration system, details of which were published earlier this week, may cause employers difficulties, an industry body has warned.Under the new system, organisations will have to prove that no British workers are able... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_percentwilling_to_sign_up_to_skills_pledgepercent_698.html Almost half of employers are considering or would consider signing up to the Employer Skills Pledge or Train to Gain initiative, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The statistics come in the week that Lord Leitch... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/uk_workers_percentin_need_of_it_trainingpercent_696.html Nearly half of UK adults questioned in a recent survey revealed that they feel their computer skills are in need of improvement, it has been revealed.The ICM research, which was commissioned by Microsoft, indicated that almost a third (31 per cent) of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firmspercent_wary_of_withdrawing_for_graduate_recruitmentpercent_695.html Despite the current economic uncertainties, many companies are wary of withdrawing entirely from the graduate recruitment market, an expert has said.According to Elspeth Farrar, communications director for the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/women_percentneed_to_be_encouraged_to_consider_it_careerspercent_692.html Female workers need to be encouraged to consider a degree within the IT industry, it has been suggested.Jan Peters, manager of British Computer Society (BCS) Women's Forum, stated that the opportunities and awards that are available from such a career... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/engaged_employees_percentgood_for_businesspercent_691.html Companies now have tools available to them to measure how engaged their workforce is, one firm has suggested.According to research conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, once businesses have established how happy their workforce is, they can make... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/bossespercent_attitude_toward_pregnant_workers_"shocking",_tuc_says_688.html A trade union organisation has slammed research suggesting many bosses still see pregnant employees as an "inconvenience."The Trade Union Council (TUC) criticised employers after a survey said more than half of managers assess... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_percentpreparing_to_freeze_salariespercent_684.html Almost one in three companies in the UK are set to freeze salaries in light of growing economic uncertainty, it has been suggested.According to research conducted by management consultancy organisation Hay Group, the picture is similarly bleak across... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employees_percentplanning_to_quit_their_rolespercent_685.html Many employees in the UK are so dissatisfied with their current jobs that they are planning to leave them.This is according to findings produced by YouGov on behalf of Investors in People which suggested that 43 per cent of workers questioned intend to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/bosses_percentnot_prepared_to_hire_women_wanting_to_start_familiespercent_682.html Many employers in the UK are not prepared to hire female job candidates if they know they intend to start a family, according to new research.Figures produced by the Employment Law Advisory Services (ELAS) reveal that 76 per cent of bosses admitted that ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/business_education_programmes_percentcan_benefit_firmspercent_683.html Companies should support business education programmes, such as Young Enterprise, because they can help more young people develop important business skills from an early age, an expert has advised.According to Penny Perry, a spokesperson for Young... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_percentstill_struggling_with_coachingpercent_679.html Although more than seven in ten (71 per cent) employers in the UK use coaching to enhance the skills of workers, many firms are struggling to utilise the technique effectively, it has been suggested.According to a Coaching in Organisations report... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/skills_gap_worrying,_cbi_says_680.html The perceived skills gap identified by employers in a recent study has been described by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) as worrying.According to an Education and Skills Survey conducted by the CBI and Edexcel, 53 per cent of employers lack... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/jobseekers_percentremain_positive_despite_credit_crunchpercent_672.html Jobseekers in the UK remain positive despite reports of a labour market slowdown, it has been suggested.According to figures produced by the Hotonline Network, 84 per cent of 1,685 candidates questioned feel they are either more likely or equally as... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percentdismal_outlookpercent_for_city_financial_services_recruitment_669.html The outlook for financial services recruitment in the City is gloomy according to new research from Morgan McKinley.Its March 2008 London Employment Monitor reveals a "guarded" approach to hiring in the capital's financial district,... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/temp_market_percentis_strongpercent_671.html The market in the UK for temporary staff is "very strong" at the moment, it has been suggested.According to Tom Hadley, director of external relations at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, statistics indicate that the demand ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/online_recruitment_percentdown_in_marchpercent_662.html Online recruitment activity fell in March, according to the latest Monster Employment Index.The company has said that the index dropped five points during the month, following growth figures during February.A drop in online job availability in the HR... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cipd_casts_doubt_on_effectiveness_of_elearning_664.html The annual learning and development survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has suggested there are doubts among learning and development managers over the effectiveness of e-learning.According to the survey, 57 per cent... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/skills_agenda_percenthaving_little_impactpercent_660.html The UK is facing continued skills shortages, with the Labour administration's skills agenda failing to make a significant impact, an industry body has said.According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's (CIPD's) annual learning and... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/recruitment_agencies_percenthit_by_jobs_uncertaintypercent_656.html Recruitment in the UK is being affected by current uncertainty in the jobs market as economic conditions worsen, with recruitment agencies acting as "shock absorbers".A new report from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/west_midlands_firms_percentseek_skills_supportpercent_657.html Small businesses in the West Midlands require greater skills support to boost employee productivity, a new survey shows.The Forum of Private Business (FPB) found that 80 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises in the English region were seeking... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/health_and_safety_bodies_to_receive_cash_boost_650.html The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is merging with the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) over the next few weeks, is to receive a cash boost of £724 million, it has been revealed.In an announcement made to more than 800 professionals ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/research_aims_to_address_talent_management_good_practice_issues_651.html A capability management software company is currently involved in research aimed at addressing what talent management means to firms.InfoBasis has launched a six-month project looking at talent management practices among UK organisations. The ultimate... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/female_it_employees_percentkeen_to_develop_political_savvypercent_647.html Women who work in the IT industry feel inadequate when it comes to office politics, according to new research.Findings produced by networking portal and on online job board womenintechnology.co.uk and Societe Generale revealed that 77 per cent of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/workers_percentlacking_support_to_be_eco_friendlypercent_646.html Employers are failing to support their workers' endeavours to be more environmentally-friendly, it has been suggested.According to research conducted by the Carbon Trust, 70 per cent of employees reported they want to cut their carbon emissions but... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/home_working_percentreduces_stress_but_leads_to_progression_fearspercent_642.html Working from home reduces the stress experienced by employees but leads to fears concerning career progression, it has been suggested.According to a study conducted by the Durham Business School, while operating from home was found to have a generally... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/recruiters_percentlooking_for_green_candidatespercent_644.html Employers are increasingly looking for job candidates to exhibit environmentally-friendly credentials, according to the findings of a new study.Produced by fish4jobs, the research indicates that a third of recruiters claim they would turn down an... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employee_passions_revealed_639.html Eight key factors that are the basis for influencing employee passion have been identified in a recent study.According to an email survey conducted by The Ken Blanchard Companies, meaning, fairness and collaboration are among the key drivers of employee ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/earning_expectations_revealed_638.html A number of factors which influence the earning expectations of individuals have been identified.According to a study conducted by Reed.co.uk of more than 850,000 jobseekers who registered on the firm's website over the past year, age has a significant... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percenttwo_fifths_of_firmspercent_offer_all_staff_coaching_opportunities_634.html Coaching is becoming increasingly popular among UK firms as a means of promoting workplace learning, with two in five companies offering all staff such opportunities, new research suggests.The figures, which were produced by the Chartered Institute of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/people_percentprepared_to_relocate_for_jobspercent_631.html More than three-quarters of workers would be prepared to move to a new city for a job, new research suggests.According to figures produced by Kelly Services, 77 per cent of those surveyed reported they would be willing to relocate on this basis.It was... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/bosses_percentchose_attractive_job_candidates_when_recruitingpercent_632.html The majority of bosses choose attractive candidates when recruiting staff, according to new research.Figures produced by law firm Peninsula suggest that 88 per cent of managers admitted to having given jobs to the best looking interviewees.Meanwhile, 92 ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/government_percentmust_ensure_employeespercent_training_needs_are_metpercent_630.html The Labour administration must ensure that the training needs of employees are met, according to an industry body.Commenting in response to the release of a government consultation entitled Raising Expectations: Enabling the System to Deliver, the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/demand_for_permanent_staff_in_scotland_percentslowspercent_623.html The demand for permanent staff in Scotland slowed to a 17-month low last month, new figures suggest.According to a Bank of Scotland Labour Market Report, the labour market north of the border fell for the eighth month in a row from 55.3 in January to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/iosh_calls_for_more_health_and_safety_training_624.html While broadly welcoming the chancellor's recent announcement of an increase in training funding, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has called for a greater emphasis on health and safety.During his Budget speech, Alistair Darling... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/rec_welcomes_skills_pledge_620.html The government's plans, which were announced in this week's budget, to plunge £60 million of additional funding into skills has been praised by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).According to the industry body, recruitment... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/older_workers_percentembracing_new_technologypercent_617.html Older workers in the UK are becoming competent with new technology and embracing new working methods, according to new research.Figures produced by Lifelong Learning UK indicate that more than half of such people love new technology and are confident in ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/demand_for_temps_percenton_the_risepercent_610.html The number of temporary jobs available in the UK rose in February this year at its fastest rate for three months.According to the latest figures from accounting group KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), the rate of temporary job ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/candidates_percentmissing_out_due_to_poor_interview_preppercent_609.html Job candidates are missing out on potential opportunities by failing to sufficiently prepare for job interviews, according to new research.Figures produced by Jobsite.co.uk suggest that people seeking new work have missed out on a combined £2.3 ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percentcompaniespercent_selectivity_causing_shortfall_in_recruitmentpercent_607.html Firms are facing shortfalls in recruitment because they are limiting their selection criteria to those candidates with a first or 2:1 degree classification, it has been suggested.According to the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/graduates_percentturning_to_web_to_search_for_jobspercent_604.html Graduates in the UK are turning to the internet when it comes to looking for work, it has been revealed.According to research conducted by Reed Employment, 89 per cent of such people claim that they search for employment exclusively online.Meanwhile,... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/mayor_speaks_out_for_equal_treatment_of_female_workers_602.html The mayor of London Ken Livingstone has called on the government to introduce tough new legislation to boost women's pay and to encourage their appointment to senior positions.His call comes after the publication of a new Women in London's Economy... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_percentat_risk_concerning_illegal_employeespercent_597.html Employers in the UK are putting themselves at risk of legal action by failing to verify the legality of their workers, according to new research.The results of a joint survey run by BusinessZone.co.uk and HRZone.co.uk indicate that 34 per cent of small... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cipd_welcomes_government_plans_for_jobseekers_598.html The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has spoken in favour of government plans to encourage firms to offer employment opportunities to long-term jobseekers.Under the scheme, private and voluntary organisations that specialise in... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/online_jobseekers_percentmore_successfulpercent_594.html People searching for employment online are more successful than other jobseekers, it has been suggested.Following figures produced by Enhance Media, which indicated that internet job searches have increased by 50 per cent since 2006, Michelle Brown,... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/tuc_and_fsb_urge_for_better_apprenticeship_recognition_592.html The Trades Unions Congress (TUC) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) have teamed up to call for better recognition of apprenticeships.According to the organisations, increasing completion levels of such training is crucial to improving the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cv_mistakes_percenthindering_jobseekerspercent_589.html Mistakes made on CVs are causing jobseekers in the UK to miss out on their dream occupations, according to the results of a new study.In an employer survey conducted by fish4jobs, 73 per cent of bosses reported that CV blunders are more off-putting than ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_percentoptimisticpercent_over_workforce_growth_587.html Employers in the UK are optimistic about the growth prospects for both temporary agency staff and permanent workers, it has been suggested.According to research published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), overall, employers and... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percentdifficult_times_for_uk_job_hunterspercent_588.html Jobs in the UK are becoming increasingly difficult to find, according to new research.Figures produced by Right Management suggest that, in December, the average applicant had to attend five interviews before securing a position, compared to an average... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/southeast_companies_warned_about_worker_stress_586.html Acas has launched a new awareness campaign in the south-east aimed at showing firms the importance of tackling the problem of worker stress.According to the organisation, two out of every five employees suffer from stress related to their roles, causing ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/govt_training_plans_percentcould_hinder_uk_firmspercent_582.html The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called for better on-the-job training for young people, in place of new rules forcing such individuals to remain in education or training until the age of 18.Under the government's Education and Skills Bill, which ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/govt_cracks_down_on_neets_580.html People who have not been in employment, education or training (Neets) for at least 26 weeks by the time of their 18th birthday risk losing their benefits under new government plans.Announced by James Purnell, the secretary of state for work and... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employees_percentchoose_to_trainpercent_579.html With 2008 being a leap year, almost a third of workers would like to train on the extra working day it provides, according to new research.The study, which was conducted on behalf of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), also revealed that almost half... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/older_workers_percentincreasingly_able_to_hold_on_to_jobspercent_576.html Recent statistics that suggest older workers make up the majority of UK employees can be explained by the fact that such people are better able to hold on to their jobs than they were in the past, it has been claimed.According to figures produced by the ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/workers_percentunaware_of_location_of_first_aid_kitspercent_571.html Less than six in ten UK workers are aware of the location of first aid kits in their places of work, it has been suggested.According to research published by the British Red Cross, only 57 per cent of office staff possess such knowledge. This compares... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/online_recruitment_percentfallspercent_566.html Online recruitment in the UK exhibited a decline in January, new research suggests.According to the most recent Monster Employment Index, hiring over the internet fell by 14 points to 160, following two months of "solid growth".The... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/rate_of_perceived_it_skills_shortages_percentrisespercent_561.html The rate of perceived IT skills shortages has risen from 4.2 per cent last year to 6.8 per cent this year, the results of a new survey have revealed.According to the National Computing Centre (NCC) Benchmark of Salaries and Employment Trends in IT, just ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/staff_redundancies_percentto_risepercent_563.html The number of employers expecting to make staff redundancies in the coming months has shown a "sharp rise", new research suggests.According to the latest CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook survey, 38 per cent of employers anticipate... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/uk_percentmissing_out_on_migrant_skillspercent_559.html There is currently a significant gap between the contribution migrant workers are making to the UK economy and the contribution they could make, it has been suggested.According to the Trades Union Congress (TUC), UK firms are missing out on the skills... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/interviewees_percentquizzed_on_stress_handlingpercent_554.html The question most frequently asked of interviewees concerns their handling of stress, according to new research.A survey conducted by A&DC suggested that candidates most often face the query: "Can you please describe a situation when... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/music_star_to_promote_skills_training_551.html Singer Lily Allen will appear in a new animated film that aims to encourage people to return to learning and celebrates the efforts of trade unions in the fight against a national skills shortage.The Trades Union Congress' learning and skills... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percentmore_needs_to_be_donepercent_to_appeal_to_older_workers_547.html Employers need to address the challenges presented by an ageing workforce by attracting, retaining and engaging such people, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has suggested.According to research conducted by the institute and... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/public_sector_workers_percentamong_the_happiest_in_their_rolespercent_545.html Almost half (44 per cent) of public sector workers are happy in their job, according to the latest research from an international recruitment consultancy.Badenoch & Clark has suggested that this makes them among the happiest in their jobs as a... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cbi_welcomes_government_training_announcement_544.html The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has welcomed the government's plan to double the number of apprentices to half a million by 2020.Commenting on the move, which was announced by the Labour administration on Monday (January 28th), deputy... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/hr_managers_percentprioritise_staff_retentionpercent_541.html HR managers in the UK have identified talent retention as their most significant challenge over the course of 2008, new research indicates.According to figures produced by Taleo, of 200 senior managers surveyed, 30 per cent said that employee retention... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/2008_percentto_see_proactive_job_huntingpercent_542.html Those looking for a position in a research, university or science role are set to make 2008 a year of proactive job hunting, according to new research.Of 1,133 people surveyed by jobs.ac.uk, over 900 said they would actively hunt for a new job, rather... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/workers_percentpreferpercent_to_improve_current_role_than_apply_for_new_one_536.html The majority of UK workers would prefer to improve their current role than apply for a new job, it has been suggested.According to a survey conducted on behalf of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), 54 per cent of respondents stated that they would... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/flexible_working_percentattractive_to_graduatespercent_533.html University graduates entering the world of work are increasingly looking for jobs that incorporate flexible working, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).Victoria Winkler, an advisor for the CIPD, said that university ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/percenteducate_managers_to_reduce_employment_tribunalspercent_528.html The number of employment tribunals that take place in the UK could be reduced if firms invest more in educating line managers, it has been suggested.This was the conclusion reached following a recent 'mock tribunal' run by law firm Boyes Turner and... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/job_perks_percentfailing_to_match_employeespercent_lifestylespercent_523.html Employers could be missing out on potential employees as a result of benefits not being in tune with job hunters' lifestyles, according to a pay and benefits specialist.Croner Reward found that more than half (52.9 per cent) of employers said that their ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/interviewees_encouraged_to_brush_up_on_their_rights_518.html Interview candidates have been urged to brush up on their rights in a new guide issued by consumer body Which?.The organisation has launched a new CV and Interview Handbook after claiming that many interviewees are confused about what potential... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/staff_training_investment_in_western_europe_percentset_to_increase_in_2008percent_514.html Investment in the training of staff is set to rise in western Europe over 2008, new figures suggest.According to Mercer's European Total Rewards Survey 2007, which examined 200 multinational companies, firms in western Europe are looking at more... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/green_firms_"attract_top_candidates"_516.html Employers that exhibit an environmental conscience are more likely to attract the top talent, new research indicates.According to figures produced by jobs.ac.uk, 67 per cent of job seekers surveyed reported that a firm's green policies would influence... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/online_recruitment_percentrose_sharplypercent_in_december_512.html December saw a significant increase in online recruitment activity, it has been revealed.During the month, the Monster Employment Index added five points, continuing its upward trend in the latter part of 2007.The index reached 174 points, partly as a... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/mums_percentwant_flexible_workingpercent_513.html While a large number of mothers are looking to return to work in 2008, many feel that it is difficult to find flexible employment, new research indicates.According to figures produced by workingmums.co.uk, 90 per cent of such women feel it is hard to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/small_business_owners_percentshould_use_2008_to_improve_skillspercent_509.html Owners of small firms in the UK should use this year to improve their leadership skills and bolster their competitiveness, a government minister has suggested.John Denham, secretary of state for innovation, universities and skills, made the plea to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/bosses_warned_over_management_styles_510.html The management styles of bosses may be driving their employees to seek alternative employment, according to new research.Figures produced by Yahoo! HotJobs indicate that more than four in ten (43 per cent) workers looking to leave their jobs blame... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/today_percentis_busiest_daypercent_for_job_hunting_505.html Today (January 7th) is the busiest day for job hunting in the UK, it has been claimed.According to research produced by Jobsite.co.uk, 42 per cent of people are planning to look for work this month, with most beginning the process today.It was also... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cipd_predicts_gloomy_year_for_jobs_506.html The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has issued its most pessimistic forecast for the UK labour market in more than a decade.In its annual end-of-year barometer report, the institute predicted a net rise in total UK employment of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/rec_labour_market_remains_in_good_shape_499.html Despite the global credit crunch and rising food and energy costs, the labour market remains in good shape, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has stated.According to the organisation's director general Tom Hadley, however, it is... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/celeb_trend_percentencouraging_pursuit_of_new_skillspercent_496.html The celebrity trend of pursuing new skills is set to inspire the public to follow suit and acquire new abilities themselves, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has said.According to the council, increasing numbers of stars are actively seeking new... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cash_rewards_for_backtowork_training_extended_498.html The government is set to extend its funding of cash rewards for those who complete back-to-work training.Ministers are due to announce the changes today (January 2nd) as Gordon Brown marks the tenth anniversary of the New Deal, a programme that aims to... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/businesses_percentremain_optimistic_for_year_aheadpercent_495.html Despite the current climate of economic instability, employment remains at record levels and firms are optimistic for 2008, according to one expert.In his new year message, Trades Union Congress general secretary Brendan Barber said that it is important ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/tuc_more_needs_to_be_done_to_meet_ukpercents_skills_needs_485.html Faster progress needs to be made to meet skills targets, the Trades Union Councils (TUC) says.General secretary Brendan Barber welcomed figures from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) that revealed more people achieving accredited vocational... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cbi_predicts_rise_in_unemployment_482.html The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has announced it expects unemployment to rise next year.Whereas the organisation had previously predicted it would in fact fall during 2008, it has altered its forecast, believing it will rise to 1.7 million... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/uk_women_percentare_still_underrepresented_in_setpercent_483.html Britain is lagging behind some other European countries when it comes to tackling the under-representation of women in science, engineering and technology (SET) industries, according to new research.Statistics produced by the UK Resource Centre for... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/uk_firms_percentintend_to_increase_recruitmentpercent_478.html Over a third (38 per cent) of businesses in the UK plan to expand their workforce over the next year, new research suggests.According to the UPS Europe Business Monitor, an additional 46 per cent plan to keep the number of employees in their... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/poor_interviewing_percenthas_negative_impact_on_businessespercent_479.html Poor interviewing techniques are resulting in inadequate employee performance, it has been suggested.A survey of heads of HR conducted for A&DC revealed that 74 per cent believe that people in their organisations use inadequate methods when... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/job_vacancies_highest_since_records_began_476.html The number of job vacancies in the UK for the three months to November was the highest since records began in 2001, according to new research.Figures published by the Office for National Statistics indicate that there were 680,700 job vacancies over the ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/online_recruitment_grows_in_november_471.html Online Recruitment underwent a sharp increase in the UK in November, new figures indicate.According to the Monster Employment Index, recruitment over the web increased to a level of 169 index points, bouncing back after two consecutive months of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/search_for_top_apprentice_employer_underway_468.html The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has launched its fifth annual apprenticeship awards.Held each year, the awards are intended for organisations of all sizes and from all industry sectors."Apprenticeships are integral to combating the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/permanent_jobs_growth_and_salary_inflation_percentweaken_in_novemberpercent_464.html In November, the UK saw a further weakening of permanent jobs growth and salary inflation, it has been revealedAccording to a report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG, growth of permanent placements during the period hit a... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_percentunaware_of_antibribery_and_corruption_lawspercent_465.html A lack of awareness of UK and US anti-bribery and corruption laws is exposing companies in Britain to risk from prosecution, according to new research.A KPMG Forensic report has suggested that firms are not responding to the UK's 2001 Anti-Terrorism,... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/lord_issues_warning_over_it_training_and_skills_462.html Labour peer Lord Mitchell, chairman of the e-Learning Foundation, has spoken out about the need for youngsters to be trained in information and communication technologies (ICT) in order for them to be employable in the future.Speaking at a seminar in St ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/tuc_calls_on_government_to_agree_new_deal_for_agency_staff_456.html The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged the Labour administration to agree a new deal for agency workers at an upcoming meeting of European leaders.According to the congress, the UK government has been part of a "blocking minority"... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/it_managers_percentlack_business_skillspercent_453.html While organisations have invested in developing the technical skills of IT managers, they have failed to give business skills the same priority, Parity Training has stated.According to the firm, IT managers must be "business people... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/young_managers_percentdissatisfied_with_jobspercent_454.html Over half of young managers feel unfulfilled with their current roles, new research has revealed.According to the a study conducted by Common Purpose, 53 per cent of managers under the age of 34 are dissatisfied with their jobs and half are either... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/bad_recruitment_decisions_percentare_costing_firmspercent_451.html UK companies are routinely making bad decisions when hiring staff and are suffering lost productivity as a result, it has been suggested.According to research by Talent Q, the UK is losing £5 billion a year due to so-called "bad... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/rec_backs_tougher_sanctions_on_illegal_work_placements_445.html The recent announcement by the government of plans to crack down on agencies and employers who take in illegal staff has been welcomed by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).Announced by home secretary Jacqui Smith, the new measures... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/longterm_agency_workers_percentface_skills_trappercent_442.html Agency workers in long-term positions are facing a skills divide that may prevent them from securing permanent employment, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned.According to the congress, rather than empowering temporary workers and assisting them... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/bosses_percentfailing_to_capitalise_on_talentpercent_440.html Bosses without a talent management (TM) system in place could be failing to get the most out of skilful workers, it is claimed.Although 84 per cent of workers would welcome the opportunity of being considered as a talent by their employer, just 50 per... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cipd_welcomes_promise_of_extra_training_434.html The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has welcomed government announcements of an increase in apprenticeships and extra training provision for those lacking basic skills.However, the institute also stated that, according to its own ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/london_businesses_percentlooking_overseas_for_skillspercent_435.html Firms in London are increasingly looking overseas for both graduates and lower skilled staff as they struggle to meet their skills needs, according to new research.A survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and KPMG has revealed... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/government_announces_new_training_initiatives_436.html The Labour administration has announced plans to boost the UK's skills by funding 7.5 million training places in England.Under the scheme, more than £11 billion will be invested in education, employment and training initiatives for young people ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employees_percentneed_more_support_from_firmspercent_430.html Employers need to be more responsive to the needs of their workforces if businesses are to grow, it has been claimed.New research by The Forum Corporation has shown that two-thirds of staff do not feel prepared by senior managers, while one in ten feel... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/number_of_female_executives_percentsoarspercent_428.html The number of female executives in FTSE 100 companies has risen by 40 per cent over the last year, new research indicates.According to figures produced by the Cranfield School of Management, the number of directorships held by women in such firms has... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_percentremain_optimisticpercent_despite_slowdown_forecasts_424.html Despite forecasts of an economic slowdown next year, UK employers remain optimistic in their recruitment and redundancy expectations, new figures reveal.According to the latest quarterly Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)/KPMG... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/iosh_govt_still_has_to_do_more_about_health_and_safety_419.html The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has welcomed some of the measures announced in the Queen's speech but has warned that more has to be done to tackle workplace injuries and deaths.It expressed support for the government's... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/internet_recruitment_percentcould_result_in_age_discriminationpercent_420.html Employers are risking contravening age discrimination laws by using the internet as a means of recruiting staff, an expert has warned.According to Chris Boyle, head of employment law at Napthens Solicitors, if an organisation relies too heavily on the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/west_midlands_percentto_see_rise_in_managerial_recruitmentpercent_417.html Occupational changes in the West Midlands area are likely to see a rise in managerial jobs of 82,000, an expert has said.Speaking at a Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) conference, Philip Delaloye, chair of directors for the West Midlands... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/recruitment_percentweakerpercent_in_october_418.html October saw a weaker growth in permanent employment placements than previous months, according to new research.Figures released by KPMG indicated that, although the number of people placed in permanent jobs during the month continued to rise, the rate... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/investment_in_safety_professionals_percentis_worthwhilepercent_408.html Investment in safety professionals is linked to a reduction in accident rates, new figures indicate.The research, commissioned by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), found that, on average, the more qualified a health and safety... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/recruitment_percenthits_record_highpercent_409.html Turnover in the recruitment industry totalled more than £26 billion between April 2006 and March 2007, according to new research.The findings, which are part of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC's) Annual Industry Turnover and ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employees_dissatisfied_with_managers_percentmore_likely_to_quitpercent_405.html Workers who are dissatisfied with their managers are more likely to leave their organisations, according to a new study.Research conducted by the Kenexa Research Institute (KRI) has suggested that workers consider a manager ineffective if they do not... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_taking_on_christmas_staff_issued_warning_390.html Companies intending to take on temporary staff over the festive period should provide them with the same rights as other workers, so as to avoid the risk of employment tribunals.This was the warning issued by law firm DWF, according to whom leisure,... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_percentstruggling_to_attract_and_retain_employeespercent_391.html Companies around the world find it difficult to attract and keep "top-performing" and "critical-skilled" employees, new research suggests.According to figures released by consulting firm Watson Wyatt, two-thirds of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/uk_workers_percentlacking_it_facilitiespercent_384.html A fifth of British employees do not have the basic IT facilities they require to do their job, according to a new study.Conducted jointly by Samsung and YouGov, the survey also revealed that the average worker believes their IT skills to be average at... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/rec_calls_on_members_to_join_temporary_work_campaign_381.html The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has called on its members to join its campaign on the benefits of temporary work.In the run up to a debate concerning the issue, the confederation intends to refute the belief, which it says is... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/city_recruitment_percentremained_constant_in_septemberpercent_383.html Recruitment in London's financial services industry remained constant in September compared to the previous month, according to new figures.Research conducted by Morgan McKinley suggests that new job numbers were relatively steady compared with August - ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/minister_blames_employer_apathy_for_training_gender_gap_379.html Employer apathy exhibited in the UK is to blame for the failure of government schemes to improve women's skills levels, according to skills minister David Lammy.Speaking at a Commons select committee, he admitted that the government's London Level 3... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/jci_recruitment_up_across_all_key_sectors_377.html September was a particularly healthy month for recruiting new staff, according to the Adecco/Mandis Job Creation Index (JCI).Over the course of the month, almost 40,900 jobs were created across the UK's 21 key industries, the report revealed.Compared to ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/rec_to_research_how_recruitment_agencies_can_help_lone_parents_373.html The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has announced it is to undertake a joint research project with the Adecco Institute to highlight the positive impact recruitment agencies can have on lone parents.According to the confederation, greater ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/rehiring_former_workers_percenthas_benefitspercent_374.html Re-hiring former employees can lead to significant benefits, including cost savings and improvements in productivity, new research suggests.According to a poll conducted by SelectMinds, 66 per cent of re-hired staff were classified as star performers,... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/online_recruitment_percentpopular_with_graduatespercent_371.html A fifth of students and graduates looking for jobs use recruitment websites, new research suggests.According to a study conducted by the recruitment specialist Milkround.com, such people regard searching online as the most effective means of discovering ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/sainsburypercents_migrant_workers_have_superior_work_ethic_369.html In a submission to a House of Lords inquiry examining the impact on the UK of increased migration, Sainsbury's has praised the "superior" work of its immigrant workers.The supermarket chain said that workers from eastern Europe are... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/bad_impressions_percentimpeding_firmspercent_recruitmentpercent_368.html Companies in the UK are reducing their ability to attract top candidates by putting them off during the interview process, new research suggests.According to a survey conducted by T-Mobile, over 40 per cent of the people who had suffered a bad... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/companiespercent_percentwar_for_talent_intensifiespercent_360.html The "war for talent" among British companies continues to intensify, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).In its latest tracking survey, the confederation found that employers are registering with more... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/london_employees_percentwant_trainingpercent_357.html Many of the capital's employees believe that executive coaching would improve their performance at work, new research suggests.According to a poll of London workers conducted by The School of Coaching, 57 per cent of those questioned said they would... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/dwf_a_fifth_of_job_ads_contain_discrimination_359.html Many job advertisements contain some form of discrimination, new research suggests.A survey of 200 job adverts conducted by DWF, has revealed that 21 per cent were potentially ageist while 27 per cent could be seen as containing discrimination on the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/firms_percentnot_educating_staff_on_dispute_resolutionpercent_355.html Nearly two-thirds of UK employers do not educate staff on dispute resolution, new research suggests.According to figures produced by the law firm Nabarro, only 62 per cent of organisations train their staff in this area.In addition, 30 per cent of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/uk_recruitment_predicted_to_remain_strong_356.html Strong demand for staff in the Business and Finance services sector will continue to drive UK employer hiring over the rest of the year, according to Manpower's Employment Outlook Survey.The research suggests that anticipated hiring activity across the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/hsa_to_publish_health_and_safety_guidelines_for_ireland_348.html The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is set to publish guidelines specifying directors' and senior managers' responsibilities under health and safety legislation.Speaking at an Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) conference in Northern ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/film_and_tv_companies_percentfailing_harness_talentpercent_337.html Media industries in London are failing to harness the city's diverse talent, new research suggests.According to a report released by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), training, recruitment and employment practices in the capital's film and television... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/recruitment_industry_percenthas_high_staff_satisfactionpercent_338.html The recruitment industry has high levels of employee satisfaction, increasing professionalism and competitive remuneration packages, according to new research.Figures produced jointly by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, Recruiter magazine... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_and_agencies_percentto_work_more_closelypercent_339.html The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) are to research ways in which employers and recruitment agencies can work together more effectively.Joining forces, the REC and the CIPD... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/iosh_supports_workbased_drink_and_drugs_tests_336.html The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has announced its support for employers who carry out "responsible" work-based drink and drugs tests.Any such tests should be part of an overall prevention scheme involving... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/government_concerned_over_train_to_gain_use_330.html Skills secretary John Denham has expressed concern over the take-up of the government's Train to Gain initiative.Speaking at a Confederation of British Industry summit, he said that, while 1.7 million more adults have numeracy and literacy... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/government_to_accredit_inhouse_training_322.html Innovation, universities and skills secretary John Denham has announced an initiative which could see company training schemes being accredited by the government.Speaking at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Summit, Mr Denham said that the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/young_people_percentwant_to_work_abroadpercent_324.html Over half of young people across Europe are more likely to apply for a job if it offers the opportunity to work abroad, according to new research.The study, commissioned by McDonald's Europe, indicated that 56 per cent of the 16 to 25-year-olds surveyed ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cbi_govpercentt_must_stand_firm_on_eu_directive_320.html The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the government to "stand firm" against renewed EU pressure to resurrect an agency workers directive.According to the confederation, 250,000 temporary placements could be... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_percentare_overlooking_talentpercent_318.html UK employers are missing out on a huge talent pool by failing to offer their staff flexible working conditions, according to new research.Figures, produced by WorkingMums.co.uk, indicate that, of 600 mothers surveyed, 90 per cent felt it was problematic ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_"must_close_training_divide"_315.html It is vital that employers close the training divide between graduate and unskilled workers to solve the UK skills crisis, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said.According to the TUC, addressing the gap in skills is vital if Britain is to compete... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/public_sector_workers_percentrisk_discriminationpercent_316.html New government regulations may risk discriminating against thousands of Scottish health care workers, the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) has said.According to the commission, a bill expected in the autumn is likely to reinforce discrimination... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/many_english_adults_see_training_as_worthwhile_304.html Over half of adults in England see training as worthwhile, a new study has revealed.According to the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), 57 per cent of adults across England see training as a worthwhile investment of time and... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employees_percentwant_firms_to_go_greenpercent_302.html Over half of UK office-based staff believe that their employer does not take environmental issues seriously, according to new research.The findings, produced by recruitment consultancy firm Badenoch and Clark, also indicate that workers value such... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/safety_representatives_percentproving_effectivepercent_298.html Involving safety representatives in the delivery of health and safety initiatives in the workplace has proved effective, according to a new report.The findings, produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in conjunction with Unite, suggest that 59 ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/wales_introduces_safe_recruitment_policy_295.html The Welsh assembly government has launched an initiative to ensure that supply teachers are recruited and managed well, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has announced.Known as the Quality Mark Wales, the scheme has been developed by... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/postgraduate_qualifications_percentimportantpercent_293.html Postgraduate qualifications are important for career advancement, it has been claimed.According to comments made by a representative of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), postgraduate degrees are important for researchers trying to obtain... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/jtl_more_youngsters_opting_for_vocational_training_289.html A greater number of students are choosing to go on vocational training courses than ever before, according to newly-released figures.So far this year 30,000 Britons have applied to become apprentice plumbers or apprentice electrical installers,... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/scottish_employment_market_"buoyant"_285.html The labour market in Scotland is continuing to see a significant level of growth, new figures have suggested.In its Labour Market Report for July, Bank of Scotland gave a barometer measurement of 62.6 for the month, a figure that is down on the previous ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_percentunimpressedpercent_with_school_leavers_284.html British employers have become increasingly dissatisfied with the level of basic English and maths skills displayed by new school leavers, according to new research.The study by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) found that while nine in ten... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/recruitment_percentneeded_to_solve_unemploymentpercent_279.html The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has called on the recruitment industry to help solve unemployment in the UK.This comes after the government revealed that one in four of Britain's working population is currently out of work.Responding... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/staff_retention_percentis_key_issue_for_employerspercent_276.html Employers are struggling to retain staff and a fifth of workers in the UK are leaving to pursue different careers, according to new research.Personnel retention is a key issue for all organisations in the face of increasing numbers of staff losses,... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/online_recruitment_percentdown_in_julypercent_272.html Online recruitment across Britain dipped last month following two months of growth, according to the Monster Employment Index UK.Declines in demand were reported in the north of England, the south-east and London.Elementary occupations such as... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/government_percentshould_help_in_illegal_worker_crackdownpercent_268.html The government must crack down on employers and agencies that use illegal workers as a means of undercutting other businesses, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).Responding to the government's consultation on the prevention... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/dispute_over_employeespercent_facebook_page_261.html The directory service 118 118 has asked social networking site Facebook to delete one of its pages, on which former employees criticise the company.The 'Survivors of 118 118' page - set up by two former staff members - features an invective against both ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/recruiters_overlook_women_in_light_of_maternity_laws_253.html Some employers may be deliberately not employing women as a result of the new maternity legislation, which provides additional benefits for new mothers.A new study, commissioned by Citrix Online, has revealed that 53 per cent of employers think that... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/69_of_workers_lie_to_enhance_cv_251.html More than two thirds of workers admit to lying on their CV in order to improve their chances of getting a job, research has found.A survey by employment law firm Peninsula has revealed that 63 per cent of workers have also lied during an actual job... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/and163;25m_boost_for_youth_workforce_skills_245.html The government has committed £25 million towards supporting the skills needs of young workers.The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is funding a Ten Year Youth Strategy, part of a wider commitment to increase diversity in the ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/more_businesses_using_internet_for_recruitment_230.html A growing number of employers are turning to the internet to advertise job vacancies, according to new research.A survey by Jobcentre Plus has revealed that over a quarter of British businesses were attempting to take on new staff last year and 25 per... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/remploy_reports_rise_in_disabled_workers_227.html There has been a 70 per cent rise in the number of disabled people being supported into mainstream employment by Remploy, it has emerged.The company reported a record number of job entries, which accompanies a consultation with stakeholders on proposals ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/tv_ads_to_drive_up_uk_skills_224.html The government has launched a new television advert which it hopes will encourage employers to drive up skills.Skills minister David Lammy hopes that businesses will be moved to assess the qualifications of their staff and to consider what they could do ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/positive_outlook_for_online_recruitment_212.html Demand for online recruitment increased rapidly in the first half of 2007, with the management and consulting industry sector leading the growth.Figures from the Monster Employment Index UK show that the highest increases in online job opportunities in... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/survey_reveals_engineering,_technology_skills_crisis_213.html The UK is facing a major recruitment crisis in the engineering and technology sector, analysts have warned.According to a survey of 500 companies by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), there is little confidence that the problem will be ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/companies_to_focus_on_recruitment_205.html Nearly half of UK employers are planning to increase their staffing levels over the next three months, a new survey has revealed.According to research by CareerBuilder.co.uk, 48 per cent plan to recruit more members of staff, compared to 49 per cent who ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/majority_of_firms_cite_recruitment_as_top_problem_195.html The battle for talent is creating major problems for employers, with more than half claiming that recruitment is their main difficulty, a study has shown.Research by KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation shows that the search for new... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/scheme_helps_abuse_victims_back_into_work_183.html Home office minister Baroness Scotland has shown her support for a scheme which seeks to help survivors of domestic violence back into the workplace.The minister has donated one of her business suits to the charity Dress for Success, which provides work ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/companies_fail_to_retain_staff_180.html The number of companies failing to retain their staff has increased over the last 12 months, figures have shown.A new report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that nearly four fifths of organisations struggled to hold... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/half_of_firms_display_talent_management_failures_182.html British businesses are failing to make the most of their staff, with 51 per cent failing to develop future talent, research has found.Just 49 per cent of firms have talent development programmes in place, a study by recruitment outsourcing specialist... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/three_quarters_of_workforce_lie_during_application_process_150.html A new survey has revealed that 67 per cent of workers regularly lie when applying for jobs.The research, conducted by Monster.co.uk, found that 39 per cent of applicants lie about their reasons for leaving their previous job; 18 per cent lie about their ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/adults_with_downpercents_syndrome_percentlet_downpercent_by_employers_151.html Adults with Down's syndrome face unequal employment opportunities, new research from the Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) has revealed.According to a study, conducted as part of a wider campaign to highlight the fact that employers are overlooking... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/one_in_four_employees_unhappy_with_jobs_148.html More than seven million Britons are unhappy with their jobs, a new survey has revealed.Research conducted by YouGov on behalf of TheCareerMole.com website found that a quarter of employees do not feel their job has lived up to their expectations, with... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_"committed"_to_pension_provision_146.html Employers are increasingly recognising the importance of offering good pension provision to employees, pensions experts have claimed.According to the Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS), a company pension scheme can be a good incentive for employees, and... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/recruiters_percentignore_employee_referralspercent_139.html Companies are throwing away millions of pounds on unnecessary recruitment by not encouraging workers to recommend suitable people for vacancies, new research has revealed.According to a study by Capital Consulting, just 18 per cent of employees work in... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/good_work_experience_a_"winwin_situation"_132.html Students do part-time jobs and vacation work as much for the experience as the money, a survey has revealed.According to research by doctorjob.com, students recognise the importance of having relevant work experience when applying for graduate jobs, and ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/survey_reveals_hiring_inefficiencies_134.html Companies are wasting money by not always hiring the right person for the job, experts have claimed.According to Kristian Hall of TheCareerMole.com, many companies are so eager to fill posts quickly that they do not always screen candidates... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/search_for_it_talent_becoming_harder_130.html Many IT organisations are not prepared for future levels of competition in the search for and retention of talented employees, Gartner has warned.The firm claims that companies need to build workforces which are capable of adapting to the changing... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/law_firm_advises_on_illegal_worker_crackdown_129.html A UK law firm is urging employers to make sure their workers have the right to work in the UK ahead of a Europe-wide crackdown.The EU hopes to stamp out illegal working and is seeking to impose tough penalties on employers who hire people not entitled... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/majority_of_employers_would_consider_hiring_exoffenders_125.html Three quarters of organisations would consider hiring an ex-offender as long as they have the relevant skills, new research has revealed.According to a study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the government should take the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/harsh_penalties_for_employers_who_hire_illegal_workers_121.html Employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants could face unlimited fines or even imprisonment, the Home Office has said.Designed to help crack down on illegal immigration, the move could see employers imprisoned for up to two years, while companies... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/survey_reveals_untruths_on_job_applications_117.html Recruiters may feel the need to take a closer look at job applicants after a new survey revealed that nearly a third of workers have lied on their CV.Research by recruitment site www.jobs2view.com found that the most common lie involves qualifications... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/hr_managers_value_it_experience_over_qualifications_92.html Recruiters regard experience to be more important than computing degrees, a new survey has found.Research by IT staffing and services company FDM found that 72 per cent of HR managers cited experience as the key factor when filling IT vacancies, while... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/cv_lies_prove_competency_testspercent_worth_91.html Competency tests are becoming increasingly important during the recruitment process, according to an online test specialist.Research by ClickATest has revealed that as many as 75 per cent of candidates are prepared to lie on their job applications,... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/81_of_bosses_do_not_recruit_internally_84.html More than eight in ten bosses do not recruit internal candidates, according to a new survey.The Peninsula BusinessWise survey revealed that 81 per cent of employers look to recruit external candidates rather than promoting internally, even though 77 per ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/new_immigration_rules_to_cut_employer_red_tape_86.html The new immigration system, which will be phased in from 2008, should reduce red tape for employers, lawyers have claimed.Specialists at law firm DWF believe that employers will find it easier to take on immigrant workers, although sectors such as... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/government_employees_receive_skills_promise_81.html Government leaders have pledged to ensure basic skills and a level two qualification for every eligible employee.Over 475,000 employees across 19 departments will be covered by the commitment, which is designed to address issues highlighted in the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/workers_express_lack_of_job_satisfaction_75.html Nearly a third of UK employees admit to not being particularly happy at work, a survey has found.The latest annual happiness index from City & Guilds has revealed that 32 per cent of respondents gave their job a satisfaction rating of less than... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/pointsbased_immigration_system_to_limit_nonuk_workers_76.html The government has announced the launch of a new points-based immigration system to ensure that only those migrants with the most in-demand skills are allowed to enter the UK.Immigration minister Liam Byrne revealed today that the system would be... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_urged_to_invest_in_worker_training_66.html Employers need to invest more in their employees in order to address the UK's skills shortage, a report has claimed.According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), line managers need to take responsibility for ensuring an... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/eskills_launches_it_professional_competency_model_50.html A new IT Professional Competency model has been launched by e-skills UK.Providing a sector-wide approach to expressing IT professional capabilities, the model aims to help employers, educators and others communicate skills, knowledge and experience.The... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/social_networking_sites_affect_recruitment_51.html Social networking sites can gravely affect employability, a new survey from Viadeo shows.One in five employers admitted to checking out applicants' 'online footprint' at sites such as MySpace and Facebook as a part of their decision-making process.A... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/poor_spelling_and_grammar_on_the_hit_list_in_the_workplace_48.html Improving literacy and numeracy is crucial for employers, claims the department for education and skills (DfES).Research shows that basic levels of spelling and grammar are falling in the workplace as companies focus on other aspects of poor standards.A ... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/expert_highlights_importance_of_workplace_training_44.html Dr Frank Lyons from the University of Portsmouth has stressed that workplace training can play a key role in ensuring that the UK workforce remain competitive and efficient.Effective training schemes can help to ensure that workers are equipped with... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/management_skills_as_important_as_technical_knowledge_for_it_managers_39.html That is the opinion to be voiced at two British Computer Society (BCS) conferences in Manchester in London.Steve Smithson, from the BCS's management forum, says: "IT managers are now starting to have a much broader, influencing, role across... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/elearning_package_helps_improve_teacher_skills_41.html Created by Echelon Learning, specialists in professional development, the programme includes video footage of classroom settings and a downloadable workbook to help those participating hone their skills.Initial, formative and summative assessment is... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_and_hr_pros_percentfailing_dyslexicspercent_38.html A survey by Business Link for London and the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has revealed that 45 per cent of dyslexic workers have not told their employer about their condition, with nine per cent concerned that they would be offered fewer... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/workers_advised_to_keep_regular_hours_32.html Sylvia Ann Hewlett, a researcher from the Centre for Work-Life Policy in New York, told the Scotsman that extreme working hours have come about largely as a result of globalisation, instant communication and the offer of huge financial rewards.Ms... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/employers_reveal_age_law_concerns_27.html According to research by Career Management Consultants (CMC), 86 per cent of employers complained that it would be useful to know when a candidate had gained particular qualifications, and the majority wanted to be able to see start and end dates of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/competency_profiling_percentuseful_for_recruiterspercent_28.html The technique, which not only takes into consideration whether an applicant has specific job-related skills but also looks at whether their attitudes and behaviour fit in with a company's ethos, can be extremely beneficial in finding the right... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/women_percentonly_appointed_during_crisespercent,_survey_claims_29.html The research suggests that many jobs with make or break outcomes are more likely to be given to women than men, meaning that many female business leaders are therefore more likely to fail as a result of the situation into which they are... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/half_of_uk_businesses_struggling_with_skills_recruitment_25.html According to a report by the British Chambers of Commerce, 55 per cent of employees found it harder to recruit skilled workers now than in 2002.And more than 83 per cent of small businesses provided training programmes for their staff to learn the... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/recruiters_fail_to_measure_costeffectiveness_20.html The vast majority - 84 per cent - of corporate recruiters plan to either increase or maintain their overall recruitment expenditure over the coming six months, according to the latest Recruitment Confidence Index (RCI) from the Cranfield School of... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/first_two_years_"crucial"_for_longterm_staff_retention_21.html According to Richard Humphrey, HR director at beauty giant L'Oreal, managing and retaining talent are key challenges in any fast-moving consumer goods environment."Once we have found stars, retaining that talent is critical," Mr... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/inflexible_employers_lose_staff_18.html Doug Mackay, managing director of Cheshire-based Collingwood Search and Selection and an experienced headhunter, told Online Recruitment that over 80 per cent of firms experience recruitment and retention problems, and that businesses with inflexible... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/overweight_workers_percentless_likely_to_be_hiredpercent_15.html The vast majority of personnel officers - 93 per cent - told researchers from Personnel Today magazine and the Obesity Awareness and Solutions Trust (Toast) that they would rather employ a thin person than an overweight one, even if they had similar... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/survey_reveals_lack_of_female_executives_13.html A study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has revealed that the proportion of FTSE 350 senior management positions occupied by women has fallen from 38 per cent in 2002 to just 22 per cent at the present time.Although the number of females working as... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/plans_to_scrap_migrantspercent_english_courses_labelled_"damaging"_14.html Free tuition for migrants and asylum seekers, other than those on benefits, will end from August under government plans.According to Sir Digby Jones, who is also a former director of the Confederation of British Industry, the decision is a... http://www.hrreview.co.uk/articles/recruitment_and_training/surgeon_interview_system_"flawed"_8.html Surgeons were concerned that the most able doctors were not being offered a chance to come for interview, according to a report by the Telegraph.This is the latest development in a growing concern for the future of heathcare employment, since the...