Russia: Sniper job posting is fake news

The Russian National Guard has described the announced recruitment of a sniper to ensure security during mass events via the newly-listed job board, HeadHunter, as fake news according to the Interfax news agency.

The vacancy was posted on the HeadHunter website allegedly on behalf of the Moscow OMON Special...

Saudi Arabia: Recruiters target Portuguese nurses

Vitae Professionals, an agency dedicated to recruiting nurses, announced that a Saudi Arabian hospital is recruiting more than a hundred nurses from across Europe.

"Lisbon will once again be the scene of a major recruitment event, this time for the placement of nurses. One of the most prestigious...

Ghana: Implementing a National Labour Migration Policy

Ghana’s Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MERL) is developing a National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) to improve and harness the benefits of labour migration.

Speaking on the importance of the Policy at a workshop in Accra last Thursday, Mr Ernest Berko, a Deputy Director of Policy Planning...

Sweden: Uniflex signs up farmers.

Uniflex and Poolia have signed a framework agreement with Lantmännen an agricultural cooperative owned by 25,000 farmers, regarding staffing and recruitment services. The agreement is valid throughout Sweden and extends over three years.

"We are extremely proud to be a supplier to Lantmännen and...

France – Unemployment rate falls in Q2, temporary and fixed term employment decreases

The unemployment rate in France decreased by 0.6% in the second quarter of 2019 when compared to the same period last year, standing at 8.5% of the active population, according to data from INSEE, France’s national institute of statistics and economic studies.

The data excluded statistics from the French...

UK – Employee confidence falls to lowest level in four years: Monster

Confidence among UK workers has fallen to its lowest level in four years, according to the latest Monster Jobs Confidence Index.

The Monster Jobs Confidence Index stood at 62% in Q1 2019, down from 67% in Q4 2018. This is the lowest value of the Index since Q4 2015.

The index combines consumer and business...

Ireland – Tech employers increasingly relying on foreign talent: Indeed

Irish tech employers are increasingly relying on foreign jobseekers to fill roles in the tech sector, according to data from Indeed.

The data found that 25% of clicks on tech jobs in Ireland came from abroad in 2018, an increase from 17% in the previous year.

Tech roles account for a substantial proportion...

UK – Sacked worker calls for pet bereavement leave (BBC News)

A woman in the UK who says she was sacked on the same day her family dog died has started a campaign for bereavement leave when employees lose their pets, reports BBC News. Emma McNulty, from Glasgow, said she was too upset to work after her terrier Millie died over the past weekend and claims she was...

People – Cielo, Harrier Talent Solutions, iWorkGlobal

Recruitment Process Outsourcing Provider Cielo appointed Brian Lindstrom as its new Chief Financial & Administrative Officer. With over 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, treasury, risk management, and global operations, Lindstrom will oversee the global finance and administrative organisation...

World – Hudson revenue up 60%, cites client win in Asia-Pacific

Hudson Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HSON), a provider of RPO and other workforce solutions, reported second-quarter revenue rose 59.7% with strong growth in its Asia-Pacific operations. However, gross margin narrowed.