In a vote of confidence for the UK¹s small business sector, 62{6060b2de664e4eaa3e7b7e86961ce2c4bbd7a29b6c1097abf8257a4e5b07383e} of people in a nationwide survey said they trust small businesses rather than large firms to help get the economy going. 73{6060b2de664e4eaa3e7b7e86961ce2c4bbd7a29b6c1097abf8257a4e5b07383e} say economy would get bigger boost by making bank funds available to small businesses ….and small...

A review of the FTSE 100 company websites revealed that that 94{6060b2de664e4eaa3e7b7e86961ce2c4bbd7a29b6c1097abf8257a4e5b07383e} of companies failed to offer a mobile-enabled careers section to help candidates easily navigate and search for jobs. “Companies that fail to offer a mobile-enabled careers section are in danger of losing out on top talent through...

Two-thirds of those working in the built environment sector think the Olympics are unlikely to deliver long-term employment growth, despite the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) announcing its plans to kick-start the regeneration of Stratford and the Olympic Park now that the Games have come to an end. The...

Businesses have found they can reduce absenteeism, improve staff morale and productivity and are better able to attract and retain top talent if they adopt more flexible working arrangements. The report from the REC’s Flexible Work Commission, published today, outlines the competitive advantage gained by businesses that adopt less...

Activity among European firms suffered its steepest contraction since June 2009, according to a recent survey.   The Markit Flash Eurozone Purchasing Managers’ (PMI) Composite Output Index fell to 45.9 in September, the lowest for 39 months, from 46.3 in August. The composite figure combines services and manufacturing activity, and...

Six in ten employers don’t offer any routes into their organisation for non-graduates. That’s according to new research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), launched today at a Department for Work and Pensions Employer Forum hosted by the CBI. The research is the latest output from...

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is joining forces with business apprenticeship issuing authority Skills CFA to develop the first Advanced and Higher Level Apprenticeship in recruitment. As part of the Skills CFA’s Pan Sector Partnership that joins leading professional bodies in business skills including Chartered Institute of Personnel...

Global stock markets rise on US Fed stimulus plan. It followed the Fed’s decision on Thursday to inject $40bn (£25bn) a month into the US economy.   But fears over the global economy persisted as the International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank denied they were in bailout talks with...

Former conservative minister Liam Fox said in an interview in today’s Times newspaper that he favoured cutting capital gains tax to boost the UK economy. Fox is quoted as wanting the government to suspend capital gains tax for three years, and thereafter to re-introduce it at a lower rate....

The UK’s Employment Outlook now stands at its strongest level since 2008, according to ManpowerGroup, the world leader in innovative workforce solutions. With an Outlook of +3{6060b2de664e4eaa3e7b7e86961ce2c4bbd7a29b6c1097abf8257a4e5b07383e}, employers across the UK are looking to take on staff in the final months of 2012 despite the gloomy macro-economic picture. National...

Employment is up by 263,000 in the quarter to July 2012,  with over half of this growth among part-timers The headline unemployment figure is down slightly by 7,000 on the quarter to July 2012. The more recent figure for those claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance also fell slightly by 15,000 during...

More than one in four (28{6060b2de664e4eaa3e7b7e86961ce2c4bbd7a29b6c1097abf8257a4e5b07383e}) HR directors admit that they have no formal process in place to deal with stress and anxiety for employees, according to a survey by OfficeTeam. The study surveyed 200 HR directors across the UK, with the results segmented by size, sector and geographic...

The UK’s top placement and internship employers have been announced based on over 2,500 student-written reviews which document real-life experiences across many of the nation’s most prestigious firms. The third annual ‘Top 50 Placement & Internship Employers’ league table compiled by  student-generated review website RateMyPlacement.co.uk shows professional services firms...

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Decline in permanent staff appointments eases Temporary staff billings increase for first time in nine...

A fringe event on encouraging quality apprenticeships was hosted by unionlearn – the learning and skills arm of the TUC at congress today. The event was addressed by Helen Goodman MP; Gail Cartmaill, Assistant General Secretary of Unite; Nigel Milton of BAA and Sally Rose, a young BAA apprentice...