Employers “frightened” of taking on dyslexic people

While some progress has been made in understanding dyslexia many employers are “frightened” of hiring workers with the condition, says a recruiter.

Minimum wage rise could affect jobs, but not recruiters

Business groups have said Labour’s plan to raise the National Minimum Wage to £8 an hour could affect job creation, but the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) says it may not have much effect on recruiters.

Del Monte accuses staffing company over $10m tomato harvest loss

A staffing company allegedly caused $10m (£6.1m) losses when it failed to provide Del Monte Fresh Production with enough workers during the peak of the tomato harvest, according to a complaint filed in Florida’s federal court, reports Law360.

Scottish vote has damaged the UK economy, says recruiter

The passionately fought debate ahead of the Scottish referendum on independence has dealt a “real blow” to confidence in the UK’s economy despite concluding with a no vote, warned recruitment firm Marks Sattin.

Malaysian restaurant chain investigates racist job advert

Malaysian restaurant chain Oldtown White Coffee has come under fire for an allegedly racist job advertisement circulated on social media.

PCMS launches Twitter-based recruitment tool

Coventry-based PCMS, a provider of retail IT services, has launched a recruitment initiative to help graduates navigate the job market.

Eximus Group launches training academy

Global recruitment firm Eximus Group has launched a new training programme for graduates as part of its talent management strategy.