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MAY
28 may 2011 Healthcare locums enjoy surge in job opportunities.
26 may 2011Jobs Slip - Reed Index shows further dip in job opportunities in UK.
25 May 2011 BIS puts final guidance notes online following revisions
20 May 2011 China is claimed as the number one growth market for interim executive headhunting
18 May 2011 Freeze Thaws - REC survey shows returning confidence to UK employers
15 May 2011 Private sector struggles to absorb public redundancies
13 May 2011 REC Jobs Outlook suggests growth in workforces in coming months.
09 May 2011 AWR may leave recruiters liable for employer breaches with guidelines not tackling client-led contract issue.
06 May 2011 BIS publishes the final version of the Agency Workers Regualtions. 
APR
24 Apr 2011 Reed Index shows dip in job opportunities amid remaining uncertainty for coming months.
21 Apr 2011 The legal challenges of creating a balance of ages in your workforce from TMA Legal.
19 Apr 2011 ARC think-tank on employment tribunal reform provides crucial input into government consultation.
15 Apr 2011 Author and careers expert says recently unemployed ignoring new opportunities because of hidden jobs market.
13 Apr 2011 Compliance Boom - Interim banking report could see compliance worker boost.                        
11 Apr 2011 Graduates earn on average £12,000 more than non-grads.
06 Apr 2011 Clegg promises action on dismantling the Old Boys' network when it comes to internships.
04 Apr 2011 Employment law changes leave more than half of businesses worried.
02 Apr 2011 A staggering 95 per cent of temps work without adequate policies.
01 Apr 2011 Finance Bill could subject non-resident UK workers to harsh new tax laws.
MAR
28 Mar 2011 Average take home pay drops since middle of the recession.
27 Mar 2011 Should you pay your staff for their bonus royal wedding holiday.
24 Mar 2011 Is the ‘Swedish Derogation’ the flat-pack solution to the AWR?
20 Mar 2011 Graduates look to other sectors in changing labour market.
18 Mar 2011 HR professionals have red letter day as bonus levels leap in sector.
17 Mar 2011 Lord Sugar accused of being archaic by champion of women in the IT workplace.
15 Mar 2011 Can we crack the industry's bad eggs? 
13 Mar 2011 Poor corporate policies and ignorance of the benefits of the net holding back SME staffing businesses.
10 Mar 2011 World's largest recruiter under mounting pressure as further allegations on its Norwegian operations continue.
04 Mar 2011 Antal's Global Snapshot shows a steadying in the world's recruitment industry
FEB
28 Feb 2011 Talent specialists comment on Lord Davies call for greater gender diversity in UK boardrooms.
25 Feb 2011 New iPhone app to tell you your worth in salary.
23 Feb 2011 Oil and gas workers on the rise as new fields get to work.
21 Feb 2011 CEOs say talent is their number one priority as risk management takes a back seat.
20 Feb 2011 Netherlands gets serious about licensing the recruitment industry.
19 Feb 2011 Support service sector took massive hit in Q4 but horizon clearing.
18 Feb 2011 Encouraging figures from REC shows growth in private sector confidence.
14 Feb 2011 APSCo launches professional benchmarking qualification for recruiters
11 Feb 2011 London mayor lifts recruitment freeze for Met Police.
10 Feb 2011 Global survey shows rise in FTSE 100 and 250 businesses in 2010.
09 Feb 2011 Report on Jobs shows six and seven month high for perm and temp placements respectively.
04 Feb 2011 Late payments hit recruitment businesses as three-year low takes hold.
JAN
31 Jan 2011 MBA graduates top the list in gaining employment in 2011.
30 Jan 2011 Employment lawyer gives his reaction to publication of employee rights published yesterday.
29 Jan 2011 Who is responsible for ensuring migrant care workers aren’t exploited? Jim Tanfield explores the issue.
28 Jan 2011 Employees are getting restless for a reason destabilising many workforces.  
27 Jan 2011 Healthcare Locums founder suspended by her own board for alleged gaps in accounts.
26 Jan 2011 The number of work experience opportunities set to rise.
25 Jan 2011 Graduate jobs on the rise according to the Association of Graduate recruiters.
24 Jan 2011 Interim management provider says NHS frontline to take a big hit during austerity measures.
21 Jan 2011 Expert predicts email to be made obsolete within recruitment by social media progression.
12 Jan 2011 New plans to make graduates more attractive candidates welcomed.
12 Jan 2011 Latest Report on Jobs boon for industry at start of 2011.
10 Jan 2011 Workforce management provider warns of significant expense to recruiters if new HMRC proposals are implemented.
08 Jan 2011 Report suggests 250 recruiters in perilous position.
07 Jan 2011 Accountancy recruiter defends the return of the bonus.
DEC 
23 Dec 2010 Insolvencies fall in November but UK divide remains.
10 Dec 2010  The possibility for a lifetime of debt may put off many potential key workers from advancing education.
08 Dec2010 REC and Manpower see surge in employer staffing needs
03 Dec 2010 HR recruiter considers huge impact losing World Cup bid will have on labour market.
02 Dec 2010 BONUSES BACK
01 Dec 2010 Slaughter house recruiter feels force of GLA.
NOV
26 Nov 2010 HOLIDAY TAX HELP
22 Nov 2010 PERM GROWTH
18 Nov 2010 ENOUGH PRIVATE JOBS
16 Nov 2010 The public school educated have a disproportionate grip on lawyer roles.
17 Nov 2010 30 per cent of finance directors say new jobs on way depsite many redundancies.
16 Nov 2010 Government is set to miss recruitment targets for maths and physics teachers.
15 Nov 2010 Managers set to leave roles in huge rates according to research.
12 Nov 2010  Reaction as CVSeeMe recognised at NORAs
11 Nov 2010  HR professioanls are worried about the impact trade unions could have on inexperienced teams.
09 Nov 2010  Government appears to be continuing its drive for compliance despite cuts, the REC believes.
08 Nov 2010  Antal Global snapshot proves increasing opportunities for the career-minded.
06 Nov 2010 Figures suggest jobs market heading in right direction
04 Nov 2010 Reed job index has shown sharpest rise in nearly two years.
02 Nov 2010 REC survey trends positive

01 Nov 2010 Missing migrants leave gap

OCT
29 Oct 2010 LESS ABLE HELPED

28 Oct 2010 Growing British Diaspora as workers look overseas

26 Oct 2010 A sixty-five per cent rise in contractors and limited companies has been recorded in post-recessional UK.
25 Oct 2010 APSCo help create new MBA course with recruitment-specific content.
22 Oct 2010 Revision too expensive to follow up
21 Oct 2010 REC publishes results which show public sector frontline vacancies are falling dramtically.
18 Oct 2010 Industry vital to developing skills policy
15 Oct 2010 Contractor accountants positive about the New Enterprise Allowance
13 Oct 2010 Latest Report on Jobs shows growth slowing down.
12 Oct 2010 TRUTH PILL

11 Oct 2010 PICK-UP PROBLEMS
08 Oct 2010 AWR controversy needs dealing with says Danbro.
04 Oct 2010 Policies in jeopardy as longterm unemployed figures double.
01 Oct 2010 Today sees the launch of the new Equality Act.
SEPT
27 Sept 2010 Hiring freeze appears to be over in Middle Eastern markets.

24 Sept 2010 Private sector to be deluged by quango redundancy victims.

22 Sept 2010 UK Employers expose their shallowness when recruiting.
20 Sept 2010 New guide launched to warn employers of legal risks of a stressed workforce.

17 Sept 2010 Polish workers duped into believing they were getting jobs in the service industry found freezing in cabbage field.
14 Sept 2010 Headhunter business sees unprecedented growth in new economic climate.

12 Sept 2010 Accountants running more than half FTSE 100 businesses.

10 Sept 2010 City insiders predict Hays ripe for takeover.

09 Sept 2010 British servicemen to get extra help in returning to civilian life and work
08 Sept 2010 Report on Jobs shows nine-month lull in perms

07 Sept 2010 TRAINING BLACK HOLE

06 Sept 2010 Banking giant to take on 600 extra staff in Glasgow.

04 Sept 2010  Hays showing scars of recession

03 Sept 2010 Will SME recruiters enter double dip?

01 Sept 2010 The price to hirers of getting it wrong has been estimated.

AUGUST Aug 2010

20 Aug 2010  POSITIVE OUTLOOK Encouraging long-term prospects for school-leavers

17 Aug 2010 BOSS OR FRIEND Facebook bigger than thought in the workplace
15 Aug 2010  EMPLOYER CAUTIOUS

13 Aug 2010 TEMP USAGE RISES  De Poel sees use of temporary staff on the rise

11 Aug 2010 READY FOR BILL Avoid lawsuits brought on by the Equality Act
09 Aug 2010  SAVING FACE
07 Aug 2010  BREAKING POINT
05 Aug 2010 UK OVERWORKED Randstad survey reveals UK workers struggle
01 Aug 2010  HELPFUL WAGE CUT
JULY
30 July 2010  NO BREAK TO PROGRESS
28 July 2010  GOVERNMENT CLARIFIES
27 July 2010  UK SKILLS IN DANGER 
26 Juy 2010   REGS GROW IT JOBS
24 July 2010  DEFRA CUT RED TAPE
23 July 2010  WORK GETTING WORSE-CIPD survey reveals further impending job cuts despite GDP recovery.
22 July 2010  Skilled candidates in financial sector are set to be hard to find.
21 July 2010  IT jobs to grow despite advancements in cloud computing.
19 July 2010  Three in five firms to take on more design and marketing staff during remainder of 2010.
14 July 2010  Scottish MSP claims Army guilty of targeting young children in 'desperate' recruitment drive.
13 July 2010  Report suggests public sector cuts have hit employer confidence.
12 July 2010  Is the private sector strong enough to absorb public sector losses
11 July 2010  Ex-forces get help to find jobs on civvy street through event.
09 July 2010  City jobs on the slump as employers fear double-dip recession.
07 July 2010  Latest Report on Jobs shows growth in UK jobs market slowing but still strong.
06 July 2010  New study shows massive skills gap in UK set to grow leading to faltering economic recovery.
05 July 2010  New headhunter academy opens its doors.
05 July 2010  Reed index shows demand sustained better over two months.
JUNE
30 June 2010  GRAD WOE Austerity measures to hit graduate jobs market
29 June2010   UK workers are becoming less well off.
28 June 2010  CIPD calls for minimum wage for graduate interns
14 June 2010  Financial services recruitment activity dips by 12 per cent.
11 June 2010  Accountancy contractors in the public sector brace themselves for the Govenrment's axe.
08 Jun 2010    Economists confident of labour growth as more staff quit their jobs.
02 June 2010  Confidence through growth in finance market fuels job opportunities
MAY
21 May 2010 The number of long-term jobless within IT sector is falling significantly.
17 May 2010 Migration of senior bankers to Switzerland is not expected despite tax rates.
12 May 2010 Unemployment rises as UK workers also struggle to make the leap from part-time to full-time.
10 May 2010 Employers stress importance of language skills for 2010 candidates.
02 May 2010 Contractors choose Conservatives as flexible workforce has its say.
APR
30 Apr 2010 Trade association warns temp end user costs could rise under government of any of the main parties.
29 Apr 2010 Report shows significant number of recruitment agencies worth less than a year ago.
28 Apr 2010 A leap in the blue-collar sector has seen the world's big three extend market share.
27 Apr 2010 Hays survey reveals the workforce intentions of HR professionals in coming year
26 Apr 2010 Over one in ten interim execs now earn more than £1,000 per day
23 Apr 2010 City workers make up lion’s share of interim management jobs
21 Apr 2010 ARC sees time frame too short for viable challenge to AWR details.
20 Apr 2010 Employer confidence points to staffing sector recovery according to REC research.
14 Apr 2010 Tories win the faith of City workers in snap poll.
13 Apr 2010 New act passes through Parliament changing face of UK corporate business practice
12 Apr 2010 Confusing pay rises for top management while front line staff miss out
10 Apr 2010 Met Police pay out thousands on recruitment ads despite jobs freeze.
09 Apr 2010 Recruiter speaks out at lying on CV as NHS worker jailed
07 Apr 2010 Extremely positive news coming from latest labour market survey
MAR
31 Mar 2010 Latest research suggests recruitment company growth may distort truth of battered margins
29 Mar 2010 Demand for £150k-plus IT executives trebles.
26 Mar 2010 Southampton gangmaster faces fine and community work following obstruction of inspection
24 Mar 2010  National Insurance hike in Darling's Budget criticised by industry figureheads.
22 Mar 2010 Energy sector bucks economic trend to turn in huge jobs growth.
19 Mar 2010 Oil and gas workers better paid than other industries.
18 Mar 2010 Latest REC survey shows employers cautious despite economy up.
17 Mar 2010 Today's jobless figures show rise in long-term unemployed but dip in general unemployment. 
15 Mar 2010 Research shows upward trend in financial confidence set to continue
FEB
24 Feb 2010 Three-quarters of public sector workers expecting the worst during the election year
22 Feb 2010 Four HGV recruiters given up to 10 year ban for flouting employment law.
17 Feb 2010 Recruitment industry responds to the latest employment figures
15 feb 2010 CIPD report shows public sector to cut thousands of roles during 2010
12 Feb 2010 200,000 jobseekers send county police hotline for 60 new jobs into meltdown.
11 Feb 2010 Despite seasonal slowdown index suggests positive upward trend set to continue in 2010
10 Feb 2010 APPLICANT OVERLOAD
04 Feb 2010 Graduates will have a fight on their hands in 2010 according to the latest research
04 Feb 2010 A Recruiter has claimed the market is flipping back to being candidate-led
03 Feb 2010 Report shows three-year high in demand for staff
01 Feb 2010 Half of employers expecting to reduce workforce in 2010 despite majority creating new positions
JAN

27 Jan 2010 Think tank calls for clarity and honesty from HR managers
25 Jan 2010 Hope for Europe jobs
22 Jan 2010 Agency Workers Directive laid before Parliament in bid to change recruitment landscape
20 Jan 2010 Unemployment finally stops rising according to the latest national figures
18 Jan 2010 Blue Monday gets kicked into touch by reed.co.uk campaign
16 Jan 2010 Research reveals sector is improving into 2010
15 Jan 2010 Government finds some childcare and education agencies not complying with ID checks
09 Jan 2010 Remote working rises as temperatures drop
08 Jan 2010 Research shows employee confidence is beginning to strengthen.
06 Jan 2010 Faster increases in perms and temps during December
05 Jan 2010 Hiring managers’ perception of the recruitment industry is changing.
04 Jan 2010 Online start-up boss slams high street recruitment industry.
DEC
23 Dec 2009 UK's economic health showing as architects benefit from new conservatories
16 Dec 2009 UK unemployment figures are continuing to rise but stabilising below two-and-a-half million.
14 Dec 2009 Financial recruitment improves Down Under in Q4 attracting UK jobseekers
11 Dec 2009 Treasury applauded for its bold move in publishing sober forecast 
10 Dec 2009 Year on year hiring rises by 15 per cent in City for November
09 Dec 2009 Highest rate of demand for perms since July 2007
07 Dec 2009 A third of all employees are more negative about prospects in 2010 than previous year
04 Dec 2009 Permanent recruitment set to improve as employers offer hope
03 Dec 2009 UK labour exploitation gets elbow from GLA and supermarkets
01  Dec 2009 Research reveals agencies still the first choice for jobseekers 
Nov
30 Nov 2009 A roundtable summit between IT HR and IT clients have said the market needs to help the sector with its main challenge of sourcing better candidates
24 Nov 2009 The Law Society has warned migrant squeeze will affect UK PLC
23 Nov 2009 Labour report shows jobs market decline is slowing but return to buoyancy long way off
20 Nov 2009 Social networking fears realised as US healthcare HR conference hears of disintermediation threat
19 Nov 2009 Scam uncovered as warning goes out to recruiters
18 Nov 2009 Police warn online jobseekers about latest money trafficking scam
16 Nov 2009 Contractors to retain agency regulation opt-out following trade association lobbying campaign
15 Nov 2009 The Law Society has warned migrant squeeze will affect UK PLC
13 Nov 2009 Online recruiter offers keys to job board success
11 Nov 2009 Recruiter urges engineers to ‘go nuclear’ as 10 new power stations given go ahead
09 Nov 2009 Labour report shows jobs market decline is slowing but return to buoyancy long way off
08 Nov 2009 REC calls for a level playing field for recruiters and the latest pension reforms
05 Nov 2009 Industry loses billions between April 08 and March 09
02 Nov 2009 Recruiters get dressing down from government agency on asbestos removal laws 

July
29 July 2009  Pressure on banks needed
27 July 2009  Morson helps combat recession
25 July 2009  Teachers top list of UK's most wanted occupation
24 July 2009  Manpower's profits nosedived 82 per cent for the quarter but better than Wall Street prediction 
22 July 2009  Recession in Wales has seen unprecedented demand for execs to help companies weather the storm
15 July 2009  Graduates feel undervalued and exploited as recession bites
13 July 2009  Monster index shows a one per cent improvement for June
12 July 2009  Recruitment industry reps call UK unemployment figure wretched and worrying as it rises by record
11 July 2009 Jobsite has launched a new ad placement service across its media umbrella
10 July 2009 Think tank calls for Job Centre Plus overhaul in failing Government initiative
08 July 2009 REC calls for crackdown on phoenix practices
06 July 2009 Chief executive calls for higher paid temps to be excluded from AWD regulations
03 July 2009 Recruitment finance expert warns staffing company's not to take their foot off the pedal during the summer slowdown.                                
02 July 2009 Tribunal ruling could see sub-contractors status clarified within law                                   
1 July 2009   REC has asked Government to acknowledge role of recruiters in new jobseeker plans
June
29 June 2009  NURSING NO-NO - REC calls for an end to unnecessary red tape within care sector
26 Jun 2009   The Institute of Recruitment Professionals has been launched by the REC to help raise image
24 Jun 2009   Shadow minister believes EU-formed directive will cost industry dear
22 Jun 2009   Illegal immigrant hires jump by over 500 per cent
17 Jun 2009   Unemployment hits two-and-a-quarter million
                    temp jobs in Wales.

13 June 2009 The REC has published highlights from its 2008 complaints report revealing its crackdown on the 

                    non-compliant

12 June 2009 Guardian asked to clarify its stance following its agency-style use of CVs

10 June 2009 Online recruitment could be bottoming out according to the latest figures from Monster

08 June 2009 Recruitment agency made insolvent following huge VAT debt

05 June 2009 Latest report on jobs shows a slowing down in the decline in the jobs market

02 Jun 2009  Newly-formed association has warned economy will be hit by upcoming legislation

May
29 May 2009  One in ten employers still struggling to find employees with the rights skills says Manpower

27 May 2009  Employers cut graduate intake as downturn continues to bite

26 May 2009  GLA revokes gangmaster licence after systematic exploitation of workers discovered

22 May 2009  REC lobbies government over concerns about transport deductions

18 May 2009  Growth in social networking recruitment is claimed to be at expense of job boards

16 May 2009  The REC has responded to government initiative to get payments paid promptly during recession

15 May 2009  Monster Worldwide ex-boss found guilty of fraudulent under reporting of share bonuses

14 May 2009  Low paid workers to get a rise in minimum hourly wage from October

13 May 2009 The REC reacts to the news that unemployment has hit 2.22 million

11 May 2009 Demonstrations against the use of agency workers for Olympic site miss point says REC

10 May 2009 The first quarter sees massive worldwide drop in executive search

 8 May 2009  Final consultation on new rights for agency workers published

6 May 2009   Government announces new measures to tackle unfair use of tips for service industry staff

04 May 2009 More than one half of large companies are considering outsourcing HR overseas by 2015 

01 May 2009 Undergraduates rightfully fearful of current job prospects according to poll 

April
30 April 2009  More than a quarter of a million migrant vacancies to be slashed from UK workforce

28 April 2009  Scottish gangmaster decoy declared unfit for GLA licence

27 April 2009  Expert predicts car manufacturing recruitment set for prolonged shortage

26 April 2009  Large organisations obliged to reveal differences in gender pay following publication of Govt Bill

25 April 2009 One quarter of UK workers express laissez faire attitude to redundancy threat

24 April 2009 One quarter of UK workers express laissez faire attitude to redundancy threat

23 April 2009 Jobless up but smaller than expected rise in benefits claimants 

22 April 2009 CIPD says Chancellor’s budget no quick fix for rising unemployment

20 April 2009 REC writes to Alistair Darling urging him to build business confidence

17 April 2009 APSCo and REC plea to Government to hear recruiters on new regulations

16 April 2009 Unfair practice claims denied by Recruitment and Employment Confederation

15 April 2009 Agricultural workers, craftsmen and professionals take vacancy body blow in online recruitment slump

08 April 2009  More mediators being used in times of increasing workforce grievance procedures.
06 April 2009  Professionals quizzed over today\'s new laws with flexible working rights for parents

March
30 March 2009 REC hosts General Assembly and board meeting of European recruitment confederation
27 March 2009 Government medical advisors have released guidance on helping people return to work following long
                      term sickness absence, 
26 March 2009 Trade association writes to Lord Mandelson asking why highly skilled ignored in AWD
25 March 2009 One third of employers are unaware of the implications of the AWD it is claimed
23 March 2009 Government to press ahead with removal of VAT concession despite REC pressure
20 March 2009 REC voices concerns over government registration practices for nannies
18 March 2009 ‘Pragmatic’ approach to shelve compulsory equal pay reviews has been welcomed by CIPD.
16 March 2009 Hotel, hospitality and catering sector sees 40 per cent increase in those looking for second jobs
15 March 2009 Online recruitment showed small shoots of recovery in February according to Monster.
13 March 2009 New advice website set up by Jobsite for those recently made redundant
11 March 2009 Illegal background checks for thousands of construction workers criticised,  
06 March 2009 Online recruitment showed small shoots of recovery in February according to Monster. 

04 March 2009 Monthly report shows dramatic drop in staff demand

02 March 2009 APSCo challenges Government stereotyping of temps

February

23 Feb 2009 Law experts believe redundancy tribunals will actually be reduced despite huge job losses 

21 Feb 2009 New interactive tool to help employers comply with new minimum wage laws.

20 Feb 2009 The recession has seen a global shift in how companies hope to develop their workforce

19 Feb 2009 Recruitment and Employment Confederation takes part in EU debate on future of the continental industry
18 Feb 2009 New data shows public sector share of accountancy contractors is growing 

16 Feb 2009 Economist is openly surprised unemployment figures failed to top two million but is nonetheless aghast at redundancy stats

13 Feb 2009 Major haulage industry survey launched by REC’s largest sector group

11 Feb 2009 Employment statistics signal online recruitment snowballing

09 Feb 2009 Experts claim desperate times ahead for jobs market

05 Feb 2009 Pay database shows stability concealing a diversity of increases

04 Feb 2008 Monthly report points to the steepest decline in staff demand since survey began.

04 Feb 2008 Monthly report points to the steepest decline in staff demand since survey began.

January
30 Jan 2009 Recruitment and Employment Confederation sends out CV warning following litigation
29 Jan 2009 REC invited to take part in EU downturn talks
28 Jan 2009 Claims of massive jobseeker ID theft rife as Monster tries to calm candidates
27 Jan 2009 First came the baby boomers then generation X, here JASON GREAVES discusses how generation Y and their 21st century work ethic are fitting in with the current economic climate
26 Jan 2009 Newly-formed trade association ready for its first major lobbying mission
20 Jan 2009 Transport and travel jobseekers are the ones struggling for work according to new research
15 Jan 2009 Graduates set to struggle for work in the coming year research suggests
12 Jan 2009 PM hosting talks with business and union leaders about safeguarding jobs during the downturn.
05 Jan 2009 A further 600,000 jobs to go in 2009, according to the CIPD despite its call for restraint with redundancies. 
04 Jan 2009 Paul Saunders, Director of the Recruitment Finance Division of Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance considers recruitment in the economic climate
December
17 Dec 2008 Numbers claiming unemployment benefit hits one million for the first time in eight years
MEPs vote to end 48-hour work directive opt-out
15 Dec 2008 Close vote to decide whther UK continues to opt out of EU time directive
12 Dec 2008 Government`s move to create 7,000 apprenticeships within construction is applauded by staffing sector
10 Dec2008 Monster records sharp dip in online job availability for November while Manpower reveals hiring stagnation for next quarter
As the Agency Workers Directive is finally published the REC calls for more clarity
08 Dec 2008 Substantial drop in female IT talent
05 Dec 2008 How can you keep your best employees throught their remuneration package while staying within budget?
01 Dec 2008 Dramatic £9,500 drop in UK average advertised salaries in just one month
New Government scheme highlights labour shortages
November 
28 Nov 2008 Issues around implementing the AWD are highlighted by the REC 26 Nov 2008
26 Nov 2008 Industry reacts to Darling’s pre-budget report
19 Nov 2008 Recruitment managing director claims major shift in workplace demands as Generation Y kicked into touch 
17 Nov 2008 CIPD warns that the pay gap between men and women must be closed if equality is to be taken seriously
14 Nov 2008 Recruitment company expelled as member of REC for breaching code of conduct
13 Nov 2008 Identity cards  -  Check if your staff are entitled to work in the UK Online recruiter shows surge in certain sectors has helped the overall industry figures despite rising unemployment
12 Nov 2008 Online recruiter shows surge in certain sectors has helped the overall industry figures despite rising unemployment
05 Nov 2008 Monthly report shows drops in demand and rise in candidates
05 Nov 2008 Those searching for work-from-home opportunities have doubled in a month.
03 Nov 2008 Finance sector faces crisis of confidence
October
31 Oct 2008  CIPD predicts rise in redundancies with older workers in the firing line
29 Oct 2008   Research reveals UK workers’ concerns about their current job security
27 Oct 2008  Hordes of jobseekers expected to take part in virtual graduate recruitment event
24 Oct 2008  Ex-serviceman truck driver awarded £9,000 from Blue Arrow in discrimination tribunal.
20 Oct 2008   Social housing sector warned about tax changes
06 Oct 2008  IT contractors see rates fall by 12 per cent says ATSCo
29 Sep 2008 TUC welcome Wednesday’s rise in National Minimum Wage
17 Sep 2008 UK unemployment rose by 81,000 between May and July taking the figure to 1.72 million, according to the latest government figures.
10 Sep 2008 Employer caution  Majority of employers will hold back on recruitment until 2009 says Manpower.
08 Sep 2008 Diversity dilemma Diversity agenda is still superficial and needs to be put at the heart of business argues CIPD
ALP warning Companies that pay low rates for agency workers encourage illegal
03 Sep 2008

Permanent placements fall at sharpest rate for nearly seven years, August Report on Jobs reveals

Credit crunch bites 88 per cent of employers report an effect on their business
August
29/08/2008 Job fears,
27/08/2008 On the up,
22/08/08 Job Fears    Foreign workers,
20/08/08  Passport warning,
18/08/2008    Downturn danger
13/08/2008    Jobless rise UK,  
11/08/2008     Employment outlook,
06/08/2008   Government launches new campaign to crackdown on rogue employers
04 08 2008  Industry win
Recruitment agencies will not be caught by ML Regulations   
Summer sickness 
July
30 Jul 2008   Graduate market
29 July 2008 Wage figures
28 Jul 2008  Summer blues
25 Jul 2008  City news - Recruitment in the City of London slows
24 Jul 2008  REC call

23 July 2008  REC urges caution over taxation of temps’ travel

22 Jul 2008  Lost Appeal

21 July 2008 Spelling gripe

18 Jul 2008   Landmark decision 

18 Jul 2008  The IT Factor

17 Jul 2008  Temporary work proves to be an important stepping stone for ethnic minorities

14 Jul 2008  Employers need more support to be positive about pregnancy, says REC
14 Jul 2008  Innovation warning
14 Jul 2008  Hurting the economy  
11 Jul 2008 Youth verses experience
11 Jul 2008  Recruitment Halt
10 Jul 2008 Launch of new initiative to aid visually impaired jobseekers.
Contractor loses IR35 appeal - substitution clause viewed as "window dressing". 
Conference reveals troubled times ahead for contractors  
09 Jul 2008  Talent war
08 Jul 2008  CV problem
07 July 2008 Permanent Staff demand falls
04 July 2008 Accountancy slowdown 
03 Jul 2008  Social conscience
02 Jul 2008  Online move
01 Jul 2008  No satisfaction
June
30 Jun 2008 Market optimism

27 Jun 2008 Domestic worker visa saved
26 Jun 2008 Pay deals
24 Jun 2008 Gloomy forecast 
23 Jun 2008 Training time 
12 Jun 2008 Lies on Apprentice CV were overlooked
10 Jun 2008 More safeguards needed in temp worker directive to protect jobs
6 Jun 2008 Important Update - Agency Workers Directive‏
6 Jun 2008 Can the Agency Hold My Payments for Ransom?   
6 Jun 2008 Relocation Costs are Your Responsibility