The UK vs the US…
Are we at risk of losing our best students? They’ve got Justin Bieber, peanut butter M&Ms, Forever 21, and a Starbucks on every corner… a teenage dream!So when it comes to a choice between studying...
View ArticleCloud HCM takeover frenzy continues
IBM’s recent takeover of HR software firm Kenaxa with an impressive $1.3bn offer was at a premium of 42% of its previous share price. Kenaxa’s software aims to help companies recruit and manage...
View ArticleUK CFOs losing talent retention battle
UK chief finance officers (CFOs) are struggling to retain key staff, according to a new survey by recruitment firm Robert Half UK. In a study of 200 senior finance professionals two thirds (66%) said...
View ArticleThe problem with Facebook….
People in the UK are not willing to give potential employers their Facebook passwords even though it could risk them being considered for a job, research shows. The study conducted by recruitment...
View ArticleFormal policies need to manage stress and anxiety
More than one in four HR directors admit that they have no formal process in place to deal with stress and anxiety for employees. The survey of 200 senior HR professionals was conducted by recruitment...
View ArticleHiring levels increase with regions outperforming London
The number of new recruits being employed by UK firms has increased by 3% backing opinion that the country is finally in stable economic recovery. Although there has been a predicted drop in vacancies...
View ArticleCompensation accounting demand marks finance take over
Demand for recruits experienced in compensation accounting is putting hiring firmly in the hands of finance departments within the financial services sector and not HR. According to financial services...
View Article5 Recruitment Mistakes to Avoid
Making good recruitment decisions is a vital part of running a successful organisation. Get the majority of the calls right and you’ll foster a culture of positivity and achievement. Get most wrong and...
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