Outsourcing and recruitment specialist Servoca has appointed Emma Jane Sugarman as an executive director.
Sugarman was a founding director of education recruiter Academics.
Bob Morton, chairman at Servoca, says: “I am very pleased to welcome Emma onto the board and look forward to working with her in developing the education business within Servoca.”
People will continue to go on holiday in 2009, according to travel recruiters.
A new survey from holiday booking website travelsupermarket.com shows that the average number of holidays planned this year will increase to 1.8 from 1.5.
So you’ve given lots of advice to your candidates about what’s the right role for them? But what about you?
Government is being urged to change European law so that the unemployed can no longer be discriminated against.
Simon Collyer, founder of the Justice-and-Unemployment campaign, is pushing for fairer treatment for the unemployed, particularly by landlords.
One in three workers are frustrated in their current job, according to a new survey.
The survey, from recruitment giant Randstad, shows that 33% of British workers feel unable to achieve their full potential in their current roles.
Adecco has announced the appointment of Fiona Wilson as operations director for Jonathan Wren, Adecco’s banking and finance division.
Wilson joins Jonathan Wren from Kelly Services (UK), where she worked for the last five years.
Wilson told Recruiter: “Everyone is aware of the current challenges facing the financial market, so I know that there is much to do.
With less global consumption brought about by the recession, companies are turning to the sea to transport goods rather than air, according to shipping recruiters.
Steve Wyeth, director, sdw recruitment, told Recruiter that increased demand for shipping could create more jobs in the sector.
Remember the advice you give your candidates and apply it to yourself: when looking at your next job move it’s really important to look at the long term and think of yourself in two jobs’ time. It’s crucial to consider whether the move you’re contemplating now is going to help you towards that goal.
Hospitality and leisure recruiter Rubicon Search and Selection has launched a new executive search division.
Lord Mandelson, business secretary, has announced a review of productivity and skills across the sector to “help British firms”.
Kirsty Hall, team leader at technical recruiter rgb, told Recruiter she thought the review was necessary: