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yourpeoplemarket.com sets roots in the city

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

yourpeoplemarket.com has recently established an additional branch in Central London to service it's growing number of clients in this area.

Sexual equality and the question of parental leave

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Reading the British press over the past couple of weeks you could mistaken for believing that the government is imposing some Draconian measure in order to further hinder small businesses from economic recovery, but ‘no’ actually all that is happening is that they are, at last, beginning to redress the balance with regard to parental leave.

Youth unemployment rise sparks concern

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Overall jobless rate up to 7.9 per cent.UK unemployment rose by 44,000 in the last three months of 2010, reaching a total of almost 2.5 million, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed today.

Redundancy by email: a failure of HR

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It may seem odd to think of soldiers as being like other employees - employees do not usually risk their lives on a daily basis. Yet the 38 warrant officers given notice of redundancy this week by email due to Ministry of Defence (MoD) funding cuts have brought into focus a point that is relevant to all employers.

How can HR departments ensure return on investments in their future leaders?

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A persistent atmosphere of economic uncertainty, combined with pressure from CEOs to deliver the next generation of leaders, has resurfaced talent management as a key imperative for HR departments.

Sharp rise in job losses to come, warns CIPD

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Public-sector employees to suffer as three-quarters of councils plan redundancies. Redundancies look set to rise sharply this year as the majority of public-sector organisations aim to cut the size of their workforce, latest figures from the CIPD and KPMG have revealed.

Dealing with employee stress & depression

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In October 2010, the TUC published a survey assessing health and safety trends in the workplace.

Technology: the e-learning solution to skills gaps?

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Learndirect's example shows how technology-enabled learning can provide the solution for human resources directors as they look to address skills gaps in an age of austerity.

Why leaders need to be switched on

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

If you’re not networking online, are you actually switched off?

Recruitment bounced back in January

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Demand for staff grows at fastest pace since last summer.

HR must change how ROI for customer service is calculated, says institute

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Human resources departments need to fundamentally alter the way in which return on investment for customer service is measured and reported, according to research conducted by the Institute of Customer Service and Ashridge Business School.

Train HR managers to cope with strikes

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With the result due today of Unite's ballot on industrial action over British Airways, HR practitioners should ensure that managers are trained to adopt the right behaviour.

One in six employers won't hire young people

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

One in six employers deliberately exclude young people aged 18 and under with poor qualifications from the recruitment process over fears they will be useless in the role, a survey has found.

HR becoming video centric

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With the economy once again showing all signs of recovery there is a hiring spurge that has started once again. Organizations are now planning to bring in new recruitment strategies and hr payroll software.

Addressing skills gaps in project management

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Most projects still fail to meet expectations. Eddie Kilkelly examines the extent to which this failure may be due to a lack of individual competence and identifies potential strategies for bridging skills gaps.

48 Ways for Managers to Engage Talent—1 of 48 weekly suggestions

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Rewards that make people feel good include money, promotion, praise, acknowledgement, training, days off and so on. It’s part of your managerial role to find what works and re-enforce good performance by rewarding it.

Industry Award as an Employee Motivator

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With the economic meltdown taking as long as the glacier melt down to get back to normal there is need to keep the existing employees motivated rather than them getting engulfed in the pall of gloom that represents the melt down scenario at large.

Has Someone Killed Your Employee Engagement?

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Recognise This: Don’t kill someone’s engagement. Acknowledge their strengths; feed their abilities.

Training a priority in budgets, say managers

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A huge 83% of UK managers expect their training budgets to either remain static or increase over the year ahead, with two thirds saying that they have been unaffected by the difficult economic conditions.

Watch the Words You Use at the Office

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The English language is changing on an almost daily basis. Commonly used words are being adapted and used in forms never intended.

Human Resources - Cutting Costs vs. Laying Off Employees

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An inevitable part of the staff life cycle could be the ending of a worker’s time with the corporation. This “ending"can have numerous names, some harder than others, such as termination, laid off, downsizing, sacked, let-go or fired.

Right person for the right job

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The thumb rule before you hire anyone - the right person for the right job. You may say, easy said but how is it done? Its time you brought out your magnifying glasses and worked like a detective before you hire.

Recruitment. It’s like running a marathon, just harder

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Competing on price in recruitment is a slippery slope to oblivion

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The question of fees and margins in our industry is a sensitive and difficult one. The fact is that clients resent our percentage-based permanent fees structure, and it’s easy to see why.

10 massive blunders I have made in recruitment

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Running a great recruitment business is difficult. The competition, the compliance, the cash flow issues and most of all, the people complexity creates an ideal environment to screw up.

Sheryl Sandberg: Why we have too few women leaders

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions -- and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.

Are we there yet? Is the hiring market finally taking off?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Perhaps the most common question I get asked these days is whether the dark days of the recession are truly behind us and specifically, are employers hiring again?

No, you are not ‘running late’, you are rude and selfish

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This post may offend some readers, recruiters or not. But only because it’s going to cut close to the bone for many.

Jason Fried: Why work doesn't happen at work

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Jason Fried: Why work doesn't happen at work

We're ALL Responsible for Employee Engagement

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Recognise This: Engagement is a shared responsibility – so be aware of what you say and do that affects the engagement of others.

Focusing on Ways to Retain Employees

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A recent study conducted by a partnership between Booz Allen Hamilton and the Partnership for Public Service showed that human resources departments need to work hard to develop ways to retain employees.

Top 10 jobs for 2011

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

From high-flying lawyers to expert bean-counters, recruiter Hays predicts the jobs and skills that will be in demand this year.

Graduates without work experience 'won't find job'

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Graduates who have not bothered to secure work experience while studying stand "little or no" chance of getting a job at one of the UK's leading employers, a new report showed.

Fewer managers recognise HR’s influence on business

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There has been a marked decline in managers’ perception of the value and influence of HR in the last year, leading to renewed calls for the function to “justify its existence”, a new research report has said.

Could a machine do your job?

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Yesterday I used a machine at the bank to pay in a cheque. There is now no need to even fill in a paying in slip as the machine photographs the cheque and then prints out a copy of the cheque as proof that you have paid it into your account.

Unstable Employees at Work

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

I've been reading about the Arizona shootings and was especially interested with the emails from one of the shooter's classmates--about how he was sure the guy was dangerous.

Posture At Work

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

I mentioned a year ago that I hurt my back. I was lucky enough to have health insurance (through my wife) and I received a lot of medical care. I went through various pain medications, physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractor treatments that still left me in pain.

Three months until default retirement age is abolished

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has confirmed that the default retirement age will end this year

HR teams struggling to keep up with equality legislation

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the majority of employers providing diversity training for some members of their HR team, four out of 10 employers are not confident that their HR teams are kept sufficiently up-to-date on equality legislation to perform their jobs.

Pension age change will 'hit women and disadvantaged hardest'

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Coalition government plans to save £38 billion by bringing forward the age at which workers can claim a state pension will hit women and the most disadvantaged in society hardest, a charity has warned.

En suite sauna in boss's realm? "Luxurious" workplaces exercise workers

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Almost a third of employees believe their boss has an extravagant office, according to a survey released this week.

Government confirms abolition of Default Retirement Age

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Government has confirmed that the Default Retirement Age (DRA) will be phased out from April this year, despite calls from business groups to delay the process.

Whistleblowing: the employment rights behind the WikiLeaks story

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in court again in the UK this week fighting extradition to Sweden, and as his alleged source, Bradley Manning, soldier and whistleblower, faces criminal charges in the US, it is an opportune time to take a look at the protection offered to workers and employees who blow the whistle.

Mums at disadvantage in tough employment market

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As unemployment continues to rise, the number of UK employers planning to hire working mums has plummeted over “prejudiced” concerns that family commitments will take precedence over workplace ones.

Is HR a profession or a job?

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A job implies that it is something anyone can do with a minimal amount of training or knowledge. I have always agreed that HR is a profession.

How to handle an interview with the CEO

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

No matter how much experience you have of being interviewed or conducting interviews yourself, that all-important meeting with the CEO can make or break things. How do you ensure you come out on top and differentiate yourself from other candidates?

Recruitment levels remain tough as employers exercise caution

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Although private sector recruitment slowed only slightly in December, the next few months are likely to be “very tough” employment-wise as employers remain cautious while they wait to see the impact of the coalition government’s austerity measures.

What will we lead with in 2011? Growth and nurture

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It has been a turbulent year for leaders in 2010, with more challenges to be faced around the world as we welcome 2011. In fact, it’s been a big decade.

Flexible working can reduce stress, expert claims

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bosses have been urged by one expert to consider granting workers the right to flexible working wherever possible, as such arrangements can help to reduce stress and boost staff loyalty.

How Much Is A Good Rollocking Worth?

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Peter Hunter offers insights into the potential positive effects of giving an employee a telling off.

What a strange question, but when most of what is currently called “Management” is concerned with delivering these quaintly named homilies, but it is a reasonable question to ask if we are to understand our value as a manager.

Cameron to host job-boosting summit

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Although 19 mainly retail businesses will pledge to create as many as 40,000 new jobs over the year ahead at a Downing Street jobs summit today, the financial services sector is expected to axe 15,000 posts this quarter.

How can you boost morale in your team?

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We have all worked with or have heard stories of bad leaders and managers - those who make common mistakes when overseeing employees, such as criticising people in front of other staff, having favourites or other behaviour that can reduce morale for the entire team.

How will the Equality Act impact your Christmas celebrations?

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It is well established that employers can be held vicariously liable for their employees actions in the course of their employment. This can include actions which take place outside the workplace, and outside of normal working hours including employers own Christmas parties and those of clients or customers.

Recruitment freeze thaw forecast to hit London

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

London-based employers are expected to abandon widespread recruitment freezes over the next six months despite widespread uncertainty over the UK economy’s growth prospects.

20 ways a CEO can build a strong Organizational Culture

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In a recent talk given by Scott Weiss, former CEO of IronPort, he enumerated the many things that he did maintain a strong and unified culture at IronPort.

Looking to implement social media in 2011?

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Social media is all around us. Over 600 million people of all ages are now engaged on social media sites. Just take a look at the video “social media revolution 2” on YouTube. In the course of 2010, companies have realized that these channels represent a great way to reach out and engage customers.

Mapping the new routes to work?

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For advertised roles, slow but definite strides have moved us away from the job ad in the paper, traditional application form, letter of application and standard CV for every job, to a much more complex set of options. For speculative approaches, gone are the days of blanket mailshots to lists from the Yellow Pages.

Employees still dogged by money worries

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Although fewer employees are likely to be subject to pay freezes next year, six out of 10 are worried that they will not be able to make ends meet financially.

Royal wedding & the extra bank holiday

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Given the additional cost to employers in granting an extra day’s holiday, those businesses already weathering the storm of the current economic climate may not find this news particularly welcome.

More than half don't measure training impact

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Just over half of organisations fail to measure the business impact of their training programmes due to both a lack of resources and personnel qualified to do so.

10% tax rate for some companies?

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Government has published details of its Corporate Tax Reform programme with reforms outlined that are designed to improve the UK’s tax competitiveness.

Internally promoting finance managers in London 'may not be wise'

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:50:09 GMT

Organisations have been warned that people who are successful in their current role may not necessarily make good managers.

Are many SQL developers in London male?

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:47:05 GMT

Recruiters of SQL developers in London may notice many applicants are men, after one specialist noted the sector is predominantly male orientated.

Helpdesk support analysts in Leeds' work output 'more important than long hours'

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:55:20 GMT

Bosses have been encouraged to recognise how flexitime could be a good way to reward productivity.

Recruiters of finance managers in London advised 'engage more with staff'

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:36:43 GMT

Companies looking to hire a finance manager in London may want to spend more time engaging with their new recruit after one specialist claimed it could help to increase their profits.

Sales managers in London and the south east could continue working past 65

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:51:07 GMT

Employers of sales managers in London and the south east will no longer be able to force staff into retirement when they reach 65 under new proposals from the government.

'Reward staff with more holidays', users of the online recruitment marketplace advised

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:24:46 GMT

Employers have been encouraged to reward staff with more vacation time, something companies using the online recruitment marketplace may wish to consider.

Could employers using the online recruitment marketplace employ brain scans?

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:55:01 GMT

New research, which could be used to assess an applicant's capabilities, may become available on the online recruitment marketplace and has been branded as "disgraceful" by one commentator.

Process engineers in London to be allowed to work from home?

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:49:37 GMT

The transport minister has encouraged companies to let individuals work from home, an idea recruiters of process engineers in London may wish to consider.

Employers of C# developers in London to consider people with 2:2 degrees?

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:53:00 GMT

Companies have been encouraged by specialists to consider graduates with degrees of less than a 2:1, something which employers of C# developers in London may wish to bear in mind.

Online recruitment marketplace to see rise in people looking for work?

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:02:34 GMT

Increasing numbers of public sector employees will soon be out of work, according to one expert, which could lead to a rise in the number of individuals using the online recruitment marketplace.

Helpdesk support analysts in Manchester to see increase in applications?

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:05:14 GMT

The number of applications for the role of a helpdesk support analyst in Manchester could be about to increase, after figures have predicted a decline in graduate jobs.

Employers using the online recruitment marketplace 'could be helped by flexible workers'

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:06:34 GMT

Users of the online recruitment marketplace may find employing a flexible workforce advantageous after one specialist explained the benefits.

Users of the online recruitment marketplace 'should not judge graduates based on their Ucas points'

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:50:34 GMT

Judging graduates on their Ucas points may not be an ideal way for employers using the online recruitment marketplace to select candidates, according to one expert.

'Training investment' needed for process engineers in London

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:56:21 GMT

Process engineers in London may be among those who need to be offered training in order to help sustain the growth of the UK's green energy market.

Energy engineers in London 'may benefit from Green Investment Bank'

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:46:00 GMT

Energy engineers in London may benefit from increased funding opportunities if a Green Investment Bank is set up.

Bosses of C# developers in London 'can see unexpected staff shortages'

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:49:46 GMT

Firms employing C# developers in London must be aware of the potential for sudden skills shortages among IT workers, it has been suggested.

Online recruitment marketplace to be affected as immigration cap agreed

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:51:20 GMT

Users of the online recruitment marketplace are to be affected by a new cap on immigration.

Bosses of finance managers in London 'to see increase in worker illness'

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:29:55 GMT

Firms employing finance managers in London may have to deal with a greater number of staff absences in future, it has been suggested.

Online recruitment marketplace users 'to have say on immigration cap'

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:32:40 GMT

Online recruitment marketplace users will be watching with interest as the government decides how to implement its planned cap on immigration.

VAT rise 'may hit recruiters of SQL developers in London'

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:30:02 GMT

Recruiters of SQL developers in London could have reasons to be concerned about the planned rise in VAT, it has been suggested.

Online recruitment marketplace 'given real opportunity by Budget'

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:44:59 GMT

The Budget offers a real opportunity for the online recruitment marketplace to grow as employers create more jobs, it has been suggested.

Government 'can do more to aid online recruitment marketplace users'

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:07:20 GMT

Online recruitment marketplace users need the government to follow up on the pro-business measures it announced in the Budget, it has been suggested.

New Budget 'may create more SQL developer jobs in London'

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:29:14 GMT

Businesses may be able to hire more staff to SQL developer jobs in London thanks to the new Budget, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Online recruitment marketplace 'may benefit from Budget'

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:50:26 GMT

The online recruitment marketplace is likely to see improved business and employment conditions following the new Budget, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

C# developers in London 'see slight rise in basic pay'

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:14:53 GMT

Employers of C# developers in London will probably have kept salary levels stable in the last year.

Graduate roles 'still available via online recruitment marketplace'

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:09:33 GMT

There are still likely to be roles in the online recruitment marketplace available for graduates.

Employers of .NET developers in London 'focusing on IT for recovery'

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:45:38 GMT

.NET developers in London could see their companies investing more in IT, it has been suggested.

Equality Act uncertainty to affect employers of business analysts in Leeds

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:41:11 GMT

Employers of business analysts in Leeds are to be affected by potential changes to the timetable for implementation to the Equality Act.

Helpdesk support analysts in Manchester 'need consistent timekeeping'

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:40:59 GMT

Employers of helpdesk support analysts in Manchester must not show favouritism when it comes to penalising staff for poor timekeeping, it has been suggested.

Employers of process engineers in London 'to be hit by university cuts'

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:35:43 GMT

It may be more difficult to recruit process engineers in London in the future if cuts are made to university funding.

More women 'should be encouraged to be energy engineers in London'

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:08:39 GMT

Recruiters and employers of energy engineers in London may wish to consider a greater number of women, it has been suggested.

Employers of business analysts in Leeds 'held back by red tape'

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:35:07 GMT

Red tape is hurting employers of business analysts in Leeds.

Employers of .NET developers in London 'are hiring again'

Thu, 27 May 2010 09:51:25 GMT

More .NET developers in London are being hired, new research has suggested.

Online recruitment marketplace 'to be affected by pay freeze decisions'

Wed, 26 May 2010 09:34:28 GMT

Fears that staff will seek new jobs via the online recruitment marketplace and other mediums are driving some companies to consider pay rises.

A must read for employers (from GB)

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A must read article for employers about to recruit: http://www.growingbusiness.co.uk/fixing-recruitment-mistakes.html?page=2

Working Time Regulations 'annoy employers of C# developers in London'

Tue, 25 May 2010 07:43:26 GMT

Employers of C# developers in London are negatively affected by the Working Time Regulations, it has been suggested.

SQL developers in London 'part of strong UK technology base'

Mon, 24 May 2010 09:24:15 GMT

Employers of SQL developers in London are among the businesses which have successfully adapted to the changed economic conditions of the past few years.

Employers of project managers in London 'aided by corporation tax cut'

Fri, 21 May 2010 09:51:05 GMT

Plans to cut corporation tax will help employers of project managers in London.

Online recruitment marketplace 'to be filled by a new breed of graduates'

Thu, 20 May 2010 09:37:33 GMT

Future users of the online recruitment marketplace will put great efforts into finding employment, it has been suggested.

Finance managers in London 'in greater demand'

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:47:17 GMT

A larger number of job offers were made to people looking for positions such as finance managers in London last month.

Employers 'struggling to find energy engineers in London'

Tue, 18 May 2010 09:13:26 GMT

Employers are worried about where the next generation of energy engineers in London is going to come from, a survey has suggested.

More sales managers in London and south-east 'working part-time'

Mon, 17 May 2010 10:04:30 GMT

Sales managers in London and the south-east are among those affected by a rise in the number of part-time jobs, the results of a new survey have suggested.

Helpdesk support analysts in Manchester 'to be hired in greater numbers'

Fri, 14 May 2010 09:54:30 GMT

Companies which employ workers such as helpdesk support analysts in Manchester are planning to hire more staff this year.

Online recruitment marketplace 'to benefit from NIC freeze'

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:51:19 GMT

Users of the online recruitment marketplace may have several reasons to be cheerful about the new government, it has been suggested.

Employers of business analysts in Leeds 'will be aided by settled govt'

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:40:05 GMT

Employers of business analysts in Leeds need the new government to lay out its plans for jobs, an expert has said.

Concerns raised about lack of energy engineers in London

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Employers seeking skilled staff for roles as energy engineers in London may struggle to find a suitable candidate.

Process engineers in London 'need government investment'

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Companies which employ process engineers in London would be aided by further government investment, it has been said.

Project managers in London 'should not be forced to retire'

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Employees in roles such as project manager in London should be allowed to continue to work once they pass retirement age.

Online recruitment marketplace 'on the rise'

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Employers and recruiters may turn to the online recruitment marketplace as a result of a positive report on employment.

Fewer finance managers in London 'applying for vacancies'

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Employers may need help when filling vacancies for finance managers in London, a new survey has implied.

yourpeoplemarket.com helps make wishes come true!

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Leading recruitment marketplace yourpeoplemarket.com has, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, taken its first step to making wishes come true!

Customer services managers in London 'need more training'

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

More training in leadership skills could be given to customer services managers in London.

Finance managers in London 'joining ACCA in greater numbers'

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It may be easier for employers to select staff for roles such as finance managers in London as more people appear to be entering the financial services profession.

Hung parliament 'would not affect online recruitment marketplace'

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A hung parliament would not be a disaster for the UK, it has been said.

.NET developers in London 'willing to travel a long way to work'

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

People in roles such as .NET developer in London are more likely to be willing to travel for longer periods to get to work.

Election result to have 'big impact' on online recruitment marketplace

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The state of the online recruitment marketplace may be dependent on the result of the general election, employers have said.

More jobs to be created for finance managers in London

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

There will be more jobs for finance managers in London this year, a new study has predicted.

Government 'must help create more skilled project managers in London'

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Project managers in London could benefit from additional training programmes, it has been suggested.

Customer services managers in London 'interested in more than salary'

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Companies seeking to recruit customer services managers in London should look to offer new staff job security and career development opportunities, as well as a good salary, it has been suggested.

Finance managers in London 'shouldn't be picked by gender bias laws'

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The use of positive discrimination when employing finance managers in London is a bad idea, it has been suggested.

C# developers in London to benefit from technology spending increase?

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

More C# developers in London could be hired this year as companies increase their IT spending levels.

Sales managers in London and the south-east 'getting less training'

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Training budgets have been cut at many companies in the UK, including those which employ sales managers in London and the south-east.

SQL developers in London 'may be helped by Tory government'

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Conservatives have revealed several measures in their election manifesto that are likely to affect companies employing SQL developers in London.

More .NET developers in London 'may be created under Labour'

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Labour has announced a manifesto policy that may help create more suitable candidates for roles such as .NET developers in London.

Coverage of the interview with Chris Smith in Recruitment International

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Coverage of Chris Smith's interview titled "A unique way of bringing people together" from Recruitment International
http://www.yourpeoplemarket.com/yourpeoplemarket-April-2010.pdf

Process engineers in London 'can help rebuild the economy'

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Staff in roles such as process engineers in London have an important role to play in the future prosperity of the UK, it has been said.

SQL developers in London recruitment 'to be hit by immigration ruling'

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Changes to immigration laws could leave a skills gaps in IT roles such as SQL developers in London.

Recruiters of C# developers in London to be affected by Equality Bill

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Equality Bill is set to have implications for companies recruiting C# developers in London.

Helpdesk support analysts in Manchester given training request rights

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Helpdesk support analysts in Manchester will be able to request time off to take job training under a new government scheme.

'More women needed' in roles such as finance mangers in London

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

There should be a greater number of female staff in jobs such as finance managers in London, it has been suggested.

Shortage of energy engineers in London 'must be tackled'

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Gordon Brown has acknowledged companies may struggle to find suitable candidates for specialist roles such as energy engineers in London.

SQL developers in London 'may be hard to find'

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The recruitment of SQL developers in London may be hindered by a decrease in the number of students applying for computer science courses.

Recruiters of finance managers in London 'need government help'

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A leading recruiter of finance managers in London has stated that National Insurance Contributions should be reduced.

Employers of .NET developers in London 'may be affected by WTD review'

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Companies employing and recruiting .NET developers in London are likely to be affected by changes to the Working Time Directive, a legal expert has said.

Recruiters aiding finance managers in London 'not helped by Budget'

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Recruiters - who may have clients including finance managers in London - were ignored in the latest Budget, it has been claimed.

Business analysts in Leeds 'should be given extra encouragement'

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Employers have been advised to do more to improve engagement for workers in roles such as business analysts in Leeds.

Demand growing for SQL developers in London

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

More SQL developer jobs in London are being advertised.

Energy engineers in London 'in growing demand'

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new report has highlighted the potential difficulties of recruiting energy engineers in London.

Standards 'must be raised' for process engineers in London

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Companies may find it difficult to fill vacancies for process engineers in London.

More jobs for .NET developers in London

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Despite an increase in jobs such as .NET developers in London being created in the IT industry, there is a shortage of trained staff to fill the positions, it has been suggested.

'More investment needed' in C# developers in London, says Mandelson

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Recruiting for technology roles such as C# developers in London is difficult for businesses at the moment, it has been asserted.

Recruiter.co.uk report: Permanent placements have grown at their fastest pace in February since July 2007

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Permanent placements have grown at their fastest pace in February since July 2007, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC and KPMG.

Movies live on YouTube.com

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Smith said earlier today; "As part of the sales collatoral build and given the nature of what is planned for the next 12 months we have uploaded the current movie stock to YouTube. To date the market's interest in our activity has been fantastic and obviously YouTube is a key asset through which we can continue to push the brand."

PRESS: Snapshot of coverage across recruitment community

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Coverage in onrec

http://www.onrec.com/news/new_portal_yourpeoplemarket_com_levels_p

Coverage in Recruiter

http://www.recruiter.co.uk/online-marketplace-yourpeoplemarketcom-launches/1004321.article

Coverage in Recruitment-International

http://www.recruitment-international.co.uk/news/yourpeoplemarket--com-levels-playing-field-for-recruiters-2612.htm

PRESS: New portal yourpeoplemarket.com levels playing field for recruiters

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the UK currently spending more than £2.5 billion on permanent external recruitment each year, yourpeoplemarket.com, an online marketplace linking recruitment companies with employers, is transforming the way recruiters win business.

Launching April 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

yourpeoplemarket.com is pleased to announce it’s full launch date of 5^th April 2010.

yourpeoplemarket.com supporting Make-A-Wish

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

yourpeoplemarket.com will from 28th January be supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK

UK jobs market improves as placements increase

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Recovery in the UK jobs market accelerated in December as permanent work placements grew at the fastest rate in almost two and a half years