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Starting Salary Surge Eases Cost of Living Crisis in UK, Say Recruiters
The research from REC and KPMG says permanent starting salaries grew at the sharpest rate since July 2007.
IEA: New Benefits Crackdown for Jobseekers is the Right Unbureaucratic Move
Dr Kristian Niemietz is a senior research fellow at the thinktank the Institute of Economic Affairs.
Asda Announces 12,000-Job Hiring Spree to David Cameron's Delight
The Conservative Prime Minister says he is delighted that Asda is investing heavily.
Investment Banks Curb New London Jobs Surge
Astbury Marsden says 2,640 jobs were created in the city in March 2014, up from 2,190 the year before.
Skills Shortage Threatens UK Public Sector Reforms Workers Warn
The research also revealed that almost two in ten of the respondents think that the reforms will fail altogether.
German Unemployment Falls for 4th Month as Economy Strengthens
The figures will be a boost for Angela Merkel as Europe's largest economy grows.
Osborne's Full Employment Pledge Dented by Clegg's Lapdog of the Rich Dig
Chancellor in full-on election mode with full employment promise but coalition junior partner unhappy
UK Financial Firms Eye Strong Jobs Boost in Q2 2014
But firms are becoming more concerned that a shortage of staff may limit their business over the next year.
Job Vacancies Surge Across UK Eases Competition for Work
Just 1.55 job seekers competed for each advertised vacancy in February
City Workers Enjoy High Levels of Job Security After Financial Crisis
Randstad says the financial services sector is one of the dynamic industries in the country.
Why Europe's Job market is Growing as Young People Struggle to Find Work
Tony Roy, of CareerBuilder, tells IBTimes UK that employment activity across Europe has picked up.
Siemens Creates 1,000 UK Jobs with £160m Wind Turbine Investment
The German firm says the Green Port Hull project has been in the making for around four years.
Royal Mail Slashing 1,600 Jobs on £50m Cost Cutting Plan
Postal service says net effect of move will be 1,300 'role reductions'
1,000 Flock to Aldi Jobs Fair Despite Record Numbers in Employment
More than 1,000 hopefuls queued for hours outside a hotel in Dudley with the hope of landing one of 40 positions.
Budget 2014: George Osborne Boosted as UK Employment Hits New Record High
The ONS revealed that there are now more than 30 million people in work in the UK.
Budget 2014: Labour Secures Zero-Hours Contract Debate
Alison McGovern tells IBTimes UK she secured debate after ONS doubled controversial contract estimate
Bishopsgate Financial CEO Mike Hampson: Why ex-Armed Forces Staff Will Drive Future UK Financial Services
Bishopsgate Financial's CEO reveals his company is employing ex-Armed Forces staff due to their organisational and communication skills.
Australian Economy Boosted as Jobs Surge Settles Nerves
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says employment climbed 47,300 in February.
President Obama Boosted as Americans Back Federal Minimum Wage Hike
Almost seven in ten of Americans support the plan and 45% of Republicans back the proposal.
Reshoring Boost Could Bring 200,000 Jobs Back to Britain
PWC says the move could help hike the level of UK GDP by up to 0.8% by the mid-2020s.
Labour Pledges Compulsory Jobs Guarantee for 50,000 Long Term Young Unemployed
Labour Leader Ed Miliband and Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls will make the Compulsory Jobs Guarantee announcement.
US Economy Defies Arctic Weather with Robust Job Creation
Boost for President Obama as 175,000 jobs created in February, more than analysts expected amid freak winter weather.
Working Britain Faces 'Clash of Confidence' as Permanent Jobs Outstrip Short-term Posts
KPMG/REC say permanent jobs have risen at the strongest rate for almost four years.
E.on to Slash 450 UK Sales Jobs as Customers Change Buying Methods
The energy giant, which is headquartered in Germany, says it is not a move it has taken lightly.
Spanish Youth Jobless Down 10% as Total Unemployment Dips for First Time During Crisis
The Secretary of State for Employment Engracia Hidalgo welcomed the figures.
Matthew Hancock MP and Sir Bobby Charlton Launch First Insurance Sector Apprenticeship Scheme
UK Minister for Skills says the programme demonstrates how apprenticeships have an important role to play in every sector.
Apprentice Winner Tim Campbell: Reality TV Will Not Bring Instant Success for UK Youngsters
The businessman tells IBTimes UK that apprenticeships can help young people get to the top.
UK Manufacturing: Job Creation Hits 33-Month High Amid Recovery
Markit/CIPS purchasing managers index shows continuing recovery in UK manufacturing.
National Apprenticeship Week 2014: 300,000 More Apprentices Could Give UK £4bn a Year Boost
Demos says the move would enable Britain to catch up with other G20 countries.
BT Creates 1,000 Apprenticeships and Graduate Jobs to Tackle UK Youth Unemployment
BT says it will hire 300 science, technology and business graduates and some 730 apprentices.