All Entries in the "Large Employers" Category
Warning sign or time for a big rethink?
The number of job opportunities being created by the elusive Private sector is failing to keep up with expectations if the findings of a recent Reed Employment Agency study are to be believed.
Reed’s own index of vacancies fell 2% in comparison to March which was itself down against the figures supplied for February.
I’ve long been a fan of the Government’s plan to reduce the wage bill on the Public sector, however, I do feel that they need to do a lot more to stimulate the Private sector
When Social Media and Recruitment go into 3 fall
Over the past ten years or so our high street has seen a lot of changes and one brand came along and took a fight to the biggest of the big boys. 3 Mobile phones were the new boys, they were new, different and their product was ‘unique’ although don’t quote me on this. I’m [...]
Sorry Tie-Rack, this isn’t good enough
To start a conversation or dialogue with an apology is never a good thing. So here goes ‘sorry’. Sorry for being too busy to keep on top of my blog about the world of work. My world of work has been somewhat busy @alexhens will certainly be able to vouch for that. I want to [...]
Now what do we do?
Following on from my blog post earlier this week, I’ve been overwhelmed by the number of comments, messages and words of wisdom on the issue of the new breed of recruitment firms. Not being one to let something go, I’ve felt compelled to have another go at it, and to question the point of it? [...]
Why job boards will pay you
Having reviewed Pete Gold’s amazing blog (http://blog.hirestrategies.co.uk) I had to share with you to try and continue the debate around recruitment, evolution, development and above all CHANGE. Pete has put together a series of blog entries regarding this and with his kind permission I have placed it below, so please feel free to join the [...]
Well Done Jessops (and its investors and bank manager!)
The past 12 to 18 months have seen a steady stream of headlines barracking company bosses about their lack of feeling regarding the people on the front line – the employees. The high street employer, Jessops (the Camera shop) has recently announced that due to a debt restructuring agreement with HSBC and whilst this is really bad news for anyone that has an ounce of equity within the business it guarantees the safety and security of up to 2000 jobs.
Job hunters, it’s YOUR duty………
Firstly to any followers I am sorry that I haven’t been around a great deal, however, I am now back and with even more opinions on what is right and wrong in the world of jobs, employment and at the moment the role the job hunter plays. In the UK, our biggest selling ragtop; The [...]
The World’s favourite employer?
Probably not at this very moment! Today’s papers are filled with references to the ‘unusual’ step of a major employer who has asked their staff to help with the burden of the turndown. 30,000 workers have today been asked by Willie Walsh to volunteer to work for, in effect free. Yes, you heard it right! Free! [...]
Sorry, we’re closed… and skint.
Earlier this week, Personnel Today produced an article that has appeared to have been lost in cyberspace, when it should have in fact sent shivers down the spine of the entire recruitment industry. Surveys/Reports/Investigations are often not worth the paper they’re written on, however, this one seems to have an element of common sense behind [...]
A great scheme to beat the Summertime Blues
Once again, Employers and Employees are making headlines. Today it’s for a very good reason and I think that Kellogg’s should be applauded! Not only has this already been in place for six years, but due to the increase in use of Employer Branding, some bright spark in Public Relations has decided to share the [...]