Almost half of UK recruiters are in good health, according to Plimsoll’s latest Industry Analysis of 1,000 companies.
The data shows that 456 of the 1,000 firms analysed are “powering ahead”. Conversely, the report finds 149 firms in trouble, while 159 are set to be taken over.
LinkedIn has proved a valuable tool as an assistance to headhunting. It will never replace good, old-fashioned hard work, but like many things it provides that link or breadcrumb that gives you a route into a company from which great referrals can come.
In a bid to raise money for the DEC Appeal for the flood victims of Pakistan, Paul Farrer, chairman of media recruitment specialist pfj, is to take the stage as a stand-up at a comedy night in the City of London.
IT and telecoms recruiter OCC Recruitment has appointed three new divisional heads.
The firm’s new head of construction is Simon O’DonnelI, who covers construction recruitment in civil, rail, build and residential areas.
Meanwhile new head of pharma Darren Carter will cover all areas of pharmaceutical/biotechnology/medical devices and pharmacy recruitment.
Finance, technology and board-level recruiter Bowden Mayes has appointed Stephen Telford to head of its technology division.
The firm has also moved into larger premises in central St Albans.
Multi-sector recruiter Asset Resourcing has appointed Louise McConnachie as a consultant in its Harpenden office.
McConnachie is responsible for delivering permanent and temporary general office recruitment services across Hertforshire and Bedfordshire.
Confidence among IT contractors over job creation in the financial services sector is at its highest level since before the recession, according to research from contractor services provider giant group.
More than 70,000 new jobs could be cretaed in the UK if people recycled more, according to research campaign group by Friends of the Earth.
The Monarch Group of companies, which operates agencies for international bank Santander, is opening three new offices across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, creating more than 40 jobs in the region.
First Recruitment Services has appointed Victoria Chadwick to its newly established management & executive recruitment division.
Chadwick has 10 years’ recruitment experience, having successfully placed staff at a senior level in organisations throughout the South.