UK employers’ business confidence stable in Q1

More than half of firms in the UK (56%) expect to see their turnover increase over the next 12 months, the same as Q4 2023, according to the latest economic survey by the British Chamber of Commerce.

The survey, conducted between 12 February and 12 March, of over 4,800 firm across the UK – 92%...

UK job postings tumble in March, but hybrid roles on the rise

The number of UK job postings fell by 22.6% in March 2024 when compared with March 2023, while postings decreased by approximately 2.5% when compared with February 2024, according to the latest data from global talent solutions provider, WilsonHCG and Claro Analytics.

The month-on-month data marked the...

Federgon teams with social affairs minister to help long-term sick

Federgon, together with the Belgian federal Social Affairs Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced a partnership to help the long-term sick return to work.

In addition to the Return to Work fund, which launched on 1 April, Federgon launched the guide me platform. Guide me bundles all relevant private services...

Global HR services market grows in 2022, but faces standstill

The global HR services industry saw turnover grow by 8.3% in 2022, totalling €632 billion, according to the Economic Report 2024 of the World Employment Confederation (WEC).

The report found that the first half of 2022 was still upbeat for the HR services industry, but agency work activity in terms...

Multiverse acquires US-based Searchlight

Multiverse, a UK-based company focused on workplace training and recruitment announced it acquired Searchlight, a US-based talent platform.

Financial details were not disclosed.

Searchlight describes itself as a talent intelligence platform that uses AI to help companies close their skills gaps. It was...

Most employees in Switzerland stressed by their jobs

The majority of workers in Switzerland’s professional sector (89%) are stressed by their jobs, according to latest Candidate Pulse Study 2024 from Michael Page. 

The study found that only 27% of employers have put in place measures to address the issue. As a result, employers are potentially missing...

Nominations now being accepted for the 2024 Staffing 100 Europe

Staffing Industry Analysts is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Europe Staffing 100 list of the most influential people in the European staffing industry. The deadline is 24 May 2024.

The list comprises 100 executives who have made differences in the European staffing industry. It is not a ranking...

Synergie expands in Australia with IPA Personnel Services deal

France-based Synergie Group has acquired IPA Personnel Services, effectively doubling its portfolio in Australia.

The deal, announced yesterday, will accelerate Synergie’s development in Australia and is estimated to generate a yearly proforma revenue of AUD 190 million (USD 126 million) for the year...

Permanent placements in Scotland fall sharply in March

Scottish recruiters recorded a fourth consecutive monthly fall in permanent staff appointments during March, according to the latest Report on Jobs by the Royal Bank of Scotland and S&P Global.

The rate of contraction eased slightly from February's 15-month high but remained rapid overall. According...

Londoners the most concerned over AI’s impact on jobs in the UK

Workers in London are more concerned that AI will impact their job than any other region in the UK, according to the latest Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index (JCI), an economic confidence tracker produced in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr).

The report found that...