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Major firms 'seeking 2:1 degrees for graduate entry'

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:07:00 GMT

Article Detail: A number of major UK firms are planning to increase their headcounts over the coming year, but are seeking a higher level of educational achievement ... more details
Categor(ies): General News

Government 'lacks vision on super-fast broadband'

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:05:00 GMT

Article Detail: Super-fast broadband is not being taken seriously enough by the government, according to one IT industry expert. Edd Dawson, editor of internet ad... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

CIPD revises jobless tally forecast

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:02:00 GMT

Article Detail: Unemployment in the UK will peak at 2.8 million next year, experts have predicted. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) say... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

CIPFA calls for universal green reporting standards

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:43:00 GMT

Article Detail: A leading accountancy body has called for the introduction of universally-accepted standards for the reporting and monitoring of greenhouse gases. ... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

HR news: Employees 'expecting pay rises in 2010'

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:42:00 GMT

Article Detail: The majority of private sector workers still expect a pay rise that will be the same or higher than it was in 2009, a new study has indicated. Res... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Mobile marketing 'to be a growth area'

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:20:00 GMT

Article Detail: Significant change will be seen in the UK advertising market during 2010, it has been suggested. Eva Berg-Winters, digital media expert at profess... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Cloud computing revolution 'set to continue'

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:18:00 GMT

Article Detail: Cloud computing is likely to be a key focus area for many businesses over the coming year, a new study has indicated. Apart from Web 2.0, the tech... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

Recession 'has not harmed HR recruitment'

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Article Detail: Human resources (HR) departments have been some of the least affected by the recession, a new report has indicated. Many have continued to conduct... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Irish firm 'disappointed with marketing recruitment response'

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:39:00 GMT

Article Detail: An Irish field marketing firm has experienced a lack of interest from job applicants, despite advertising for new staff, it has been reported. CPM... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Interest rates 'will not rise until 2011'

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:18:00 GMT

Article Detail: The Bank of England is likely to keep interest rates on hold until 2011 at least, it has been claimed. According to Alan Clarke, UK economist at B... more details
Categor(ies): General News

Trust and integrity 'key in accountancy'

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:43:00 GMT

Article Detail: A strong ethical standing is important for accounting professionals as they bid to seek employment opportunities, it has been suggested. Ian Powel... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

REC: Employers believe jobs market is improving

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:41:00 GMT

Article Detail: A rise in business confidence has been witnessed among UK employers, it has been reported. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC) De... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Recession 'has not dissuaded technology investment'

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:48:00 GMT

Article Detail: UK small businesses have continued to allocate funds for technology investment despite the ongoing recession, a new report has found. O2's Small B... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

Firms 'to increase email marketing investment'

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:32:00 GMT

Article Detail: UK firms are set to up their investment in email marketing during 2010, it has been reported. According to online marketing firm Silverpop, market... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

PwC 'committed to accountancy recruitment'

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:29:00 GMT

Article Detail: Big Four giant PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will remain committed to accountancy recruitment despite the downturn, it has been claimed. Speaking e... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

CBI: UK to emerge from recession this quarter

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:59:00 GMT

Article Detail: The UK is on the verge of leaving recession, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). High levels of consumer spending ahead of t... more details
Categor(ies): General News

AWD certainty 'crucial for contractor recruitment'

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:57:00 GMT

Article Detail: Contractor recruitment could stall if the Agency Workers Directive (AWD) creates employment status uncertainty among freelancers, it has been claimed... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Accountancy Recruitment December 2009

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Article Detail: While here in the UK we are still desperately trying to predict when the doom and gloom of the recession will come to an end, December brought the ne... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

Marketing jobs offered to X Factor protest organisers

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Article Detail: Pop mogul Simon Cowell has offered marketing jobs to the couple responsible for keeping X Factor winner Joe McElderry off the top of the charts. J... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Tenon and RSM merger 'could create accountancy jobs'

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Article Detail: The recent merger between Tenon and RSM Bentley Jennison could lead to new accountancy recruitment opportunities in the UK, it has been suggested. ... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

Getting people back into work 'is essential'

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Article Detail: Getting people back into work quickly is the easiest way to reduce long-term unemployment, it has been suggested. Tom Hadley, director of external... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Mobile appliances 'the decade's greatest innovation'

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:27:00 GMT

Article Detail: Mobile appliances are the greatest IT innovation of the decade, according to a new consumer poll. Research conducted by mobile messaging company A... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

Accountancy recruitment 'helps KPMG increase revenue in Scotland'

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Article Detail: KPMG's Scottish arm has remained committed to its accountancy recruitment plans during 2009 despite the recession, it has been reported. The firm,... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

Marketing plans 'essential for businesses'

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:57:00 GMT

Article Detail: Marketing is essential for not only business growth, but also survival, it has been reported. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, this functio... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Outsourced HR 'may create employment opportunities'

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Article Detail: Human resources professionals may well be able to find work away from traditional HR departments, it has been suggested. According to Ochre House ... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Economic recovery unlikely to run smoothly

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:16:00 GMT

Article Detail: The UK economy is likely to face a 'soft patch' before finally mounting a sustained recovery, it has been suggested. According to Alan Clarke, a U... more details
Categor(ies): General News

Contractor recruitment predicted for next year

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Article Detail: IT contractor recruitment is likely to take off during the first part of 2010, it has been reported. Almost three out of five industry professiona... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

ACCA study shows accountants positive about economy

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:29:00 GMT

Article Detail: Accountancy professionals are becoming increasingly positive about the economic outlook, it has been reported. Research conducted by the Associati... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

Digital marketing 'to evolve during 2010'

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:28:00 GMT

Article Detail: 2010 will be a pivotal year for the digital marketing industry, it has been predicted. According to Bigmouthmedia, mobile and social media will pl... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Employers 'seeking IT project managers and business analysts'

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:23:00 GMT

Article Detail: IT recruitment will be driven by a demand for project managers and business analysts over the coming year, a new study has indicated. Some 34 per ... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

'Continued support needed' for jobs market'

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:19:00 GMT

Article Detail: The government has done well to support the UK employment market during the recession, but cannot afford to rest on its laurels, it has been suggeste... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Unilever appoints new chief financial officer

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Article Detail: A new chief financial officer has been appointed at food manufacturer Unilever. Jean-Marc Huet will join the company in the new year and is likely... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

IT recruitment 'to take place in financial services'

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:55:00 GMT

Article Detail: Banking, software and telecoms will be the key sectors for those seeking IT work in 2010, it has been reported. According to a new study conducted... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

£5m jobs investment 'will lead to marketing recruitment'

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:52:00 GMT

Article Detail: Marketing recruitment is set to take place in the UK after culture secretary Ben Bradshaw announced £5 million in funding for new jobs in the cultura... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Inflation picks up during November

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Article Detail: A 0.4 percentage point rise was witnessed in the consumer price index last month as inflation rose. The government's target measure reached its hi... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

New Vetting and Barring Scheme scaled back

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:13:00 GMT

Article Detail: HR professionals will now be expected to perform background checking on a narrower range of job candidates after changes were made to the government'... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

'Great demand' for computer science graduates in NI

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:02:00 GMT

Article Detail: A new study has pointed to a growing demand for computer science graduates in Northern Ireland. Research conducted by the Department for Employmen... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

Marketers urged to embrace social media

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:59:00 GMT

Article Detail: Marketing professionals should attempt to communicate with consumers via social media, it has been suggested. According to Jason Falls, a social m... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Global economy 'still under threat'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Article Detail: While the global economy is recovering, the outlook remains highly uncertain, it has been suggested. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit ... more details
Categor(ies): General News

Ethics is 'central to accountancy'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:27:00 GMT

Article Detail: Accountants must place ethical behaviour at the centre of their professional lives, an industry expert has suggested. John White, president of Ire... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

People 'most likely to discuss jobs over Christmas dinner'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:24:00 GMT

Article Detail: Jobs and careers will be the top topic of conversation over Christmas dinner this year, a new study has indicated. According to research carried o... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

Gender pay reports 'may be for largest firms only'

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Article Detail: Only the largest companies will be forced to publish gender pay audits under the new equality bill, it has been reported. New proposals from the E... more details
Categor(ies): HR News

DMG acquires consultancy 20:20 London

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:54:00 GMT

Article Detail: The Digital Marketing Group (DMG) has acquired digital consultancy 20:20 London for a fee of around £2 million, it has been reported. Following th... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Cloud hosting helps keep IT costs down

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:52:00 GMT

Article Detail: Businesses can keep their IT costs down by embracing cloud hosting, an expert has suggested. According to technology commentator Sean Schofield, t... more details
Categor(ies): IT News

Prime minister denies pre-Budget interference claim

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:53:00 GMT

Article Detail: Gordon Brown has dismissed suggestions that he interfered in Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report. The prime minister said allegations that he ste... more details
Categor(ies): General News

Marketing Recruitment December 2009

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:58:00 GMT

Article Detail: Marketing professionals must have thought Christmas had come early when they saw the latest Trends Survey from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

KPMG named FT Accountancy Firm of the Year

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:57:00 GMT

Article Detail: KPMG's Transaction and Restructuring practice has been named Accountancy Firm of the Year at the third annual Financial Times (FT) and Mergermarket E... more details
Categor(ies): Accountancy News

Green policies 'could lead to mass recruitment'

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:55:00 GMT

Article Detail: The global pursuit of a low-carbon economy could create 20 million jobs, some of which will be in the UK, a new report has indicated. According to... more details
Categor(ies): General News

Email 'unchallenged as a communication channel'

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:50:00 GMT

Article Detail: Email has become an extremely valuable communication channel for consumers and marketers alike, it has been suggested. Industry commentator Gordon... more details
Categor(ies): Marketing News

Employees 'appreciating pay rises more in 2009'

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Article Detail: Pay rises are increasingly being appreciated by workers, HR professionals have been informed. According to a new study published by the Chartered ... more details
Categor(ies): HR News