Packaging manufacturer Allied Glass Containers has promoted Trish Sharkey to the post of head of human resources.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA Merrill) has launched a new initiative supporting individuals looking to return to work after spending three or more years away to care for their family. The ‘Returning Talent’ programme will have 20 places available for individuals to participate in three one-day workshops, with the aim being to make them “feel better prepared and confident to re-enter the world of work, either at BofA Merrill or at another organisation”, a statement from the firm says.

Medical devices firm Merit Medical Services is creating 200 new jobs over five years at its new facility in Galway, Ireland.

Online recruitment is an increasingly important channel for most employers; it cuts costs and seems attractive because it simplifies the process for human resources, recruitment and line managers. However the processes which many companies use can often exclude potential disabled candidates by creating unintended barriers which in turn puts employers increasingly at legal and reputation risk.