Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Olympics could provide a key chance for business to grow and create new jobs in London, inspiresme.co.uk reports. In its latest JobsOutlook Survey, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation found that London employers are growing in confidence ahead of the … Continue reading →

A good sense of humour, a hard work ethic and a bit of charm are some the strategies job seekers might need to employ when trying to get ahead in the jobs market. That’s according to new research conducted by … Continue reading →

The emergence of internet search giant Google into the UK broadcasting sector looks set to make a splash when the its service launches next month. Google TV, a set-top box capable of displaying broadcast television shows as well as online … Continue reading →

Growth being on the agenda for vast majority of the UK’s small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be good news for job seekers. According to a report by SAP (UK) Limited, entitled ‘Thinking Bigger Report’, SMEs are feeling optimistic about … Continue reading →

The jobs market continues to prosper against the background of a double-dip recession as official figures highlighted a rise in the creation of jobs in the three months to April. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest that … Continue reading →

For the first time in history, the BBC will broadcast Wimbledon to smartphones and tablet computers. The tennis competition, running from June 25th to July 8th, is one of the most high-profile sporting events the broadcaster covers and it is … Continue reading →

Getting a degree doesn’t mean that a job in the marketing sector is guaranteed. That’s according to a poll by The Marketers Forum, cited by marketingweek.com, which suggests that life skills and bespoke training could be two important factors when it … Continue reading →

A modest rise in permanent staff placements last month was the underlying foundation of a new report on the UK job sector, reports freshbusinessthinking.com. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG LLP’s latest Report on Jobs, which looked at … Continue reading →

If a firm wants to deliver an effective sales strategy via a new recruit, it must ensure that person has credibility and the full authority of the senior management, it has been claimed. Writing in an hbr.org blog, strategy consultant … Continue reading →

The BBC has highlighted the huge viewing figures its Thames Diamond Jubilee programme enjoyed in the face of high-profile criticism of the coverage. According to telegraph.co.uk, a spokesman noted that an average of 10.3 million people watched the four and a … Continue reading →