ESPO launches updated MSTAR framework

Public sector procurement organisation ESPO has launches a new version of MSTAR, a national framework providing managed temporary workers to local authorities, schools, central government, NHS and wider public sector organisations throughout the UK.

UKIP would allow business to employ Brits over foreign workers

In its election manifesto, the UK Independence Party (UKIP) said it would allow British businesses to give British workers preferential treatment over foreign workers when hiring.

Recruitive integrates Jobmate with sites

Recruitment software provider Recruitive has integrated its multi-job posting software, Jobmate, with free-to-post job board UK Recruitment and specialist site retailandfashionjobs.com.

Elevate partners with HiredByMe to provide pre-employment screening

UK-based recruiting platform Elevate has partnered with London start-up HiredByMe, which provides pre-employment screening.

Parties set out employment promises in their manifestos

Allowing employers to recruit agency staff as strikebreakers, reinstating post-study work visas for certain graduates… click for more Parties set out employment promises in their election manifestos.

Jobsite roundtable: Job boards should rate candidates on their interaction

Job boards should integrate a system in which recruiters can rank candidates on how interactive they are, according to James Driver, senior talent acquisition specialist at mailroom equipment manufacturer Neopost.

Benefit jobseekers hampered by lack of Jobcentre computers and connections

Jobless benefit claimants forced to spend up to 35 hours a week on the government’s digital jobcentre looking for work are struggling to do so due to problems getting connected.