Monthly Archives: June 2011

Jobs in London are becoming increasingly desirable, with just under half of overall UK graduate vacancies being offered in the capital, reports Telegraph.co.uk. Research from the Association of Graduate Recruiters found that 44.2 per cent of all graduate vacancies were … Continue reading →

More than half of London’s small businesses are now hiring ‘as normal,’ indicating that the capital is pulling itself out of the recession. The latest CBI/KPMG London Business Survey revealed that recruitment has reached pre-recession levels amongst 57 per cent … Continue reading →

The essential skills and confidence required when applying for jobs could be gained from volunteering, reports HR Magazine. Regardless of whether people apply for jobs in London, Birmingham or a local town, volunteering has been found to be “particularly successful” … Continue reading →

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has launched a brand new online game to determine who is likely to rise to the top in business, those looking for jobs in London might be curious to hear. ‘Battle for the Boardroom’ was … Continue reading →

Employers are increasingly using attractive benefits and allowances in order to attract new talent, which might interest those looking for broadcast jobs or roles in other areas. According to the Xpert HR 2011 Benefits and Allowances Survey, “most” employers are … Continue reading →

Employment opportunities have risen to their highest rates since the peak of the recession, according to a new study. The Employment Outlook Survey, undertaken by a leading a recruitment company, has revealed that the UK has a seasonally adjusted employment … Continue reading →

Taking on a second job has become much more popular with Britons, as many are using the second income to pay for their summer vacation. Travelweekly.co.uk confirmed that in recent months, the number of UK residents searching for a second job has … Continue reading →

Final guidelines have been published for businesses in preparation for the new Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), reports HR Magazine. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skill (BIS) have launched their revised guidance, which was re-edited to ensure clarity over key issues. Employers … Continue reading →

The recently launched Institute of Recruiters (IoR) will help its members “reinvent themselves and innovate”, according to its director of ICT and operations, Azmat Mohammed. Those associated with the industry body, which launched on Wednesday, have spoken out to refute … Continue reading →

A new organisation which aims to facilitate relationships between employers and higher education providers in London has launched today. Staff from the London Workforce Development (LWD) have pledged to ensure that the capital’s higher education students have improved access to top London jobs through … Continue reading →