UK - Advertised UK salaries improve annually for the first time since 2015

Average UK advertised salaries have posted a year-on-year increase for the first time since June 2015, according to Adzuna.co.uk.

The 1.2% improvement in the year to November means the average advertised wage is now £32,598.

In terms of the regional picture, London has shown one of the biggest improvements...

Europe – EU court rules Uber is a transport company, not just a tech app

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled Wednesday that human-cloud firm Uber is not just a technology platform and the ride-sharing services it provides are covered by services in the field of transport. The final verdict means member states can regulate the San Francisco-based firm as a transport...

France – Growth in temp jobs to slow going into next year

Temporary employment growth in France is expected to slow down going into next year, according to a report released Tuesday by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee). The report estimates French temp jobs will rise by 3,000 in the first half of 2018. That compares to...

Switzerland – Michael Page Swiss Job Index shows growth in advertised jobs, led by logistics sector

Advertised jobs across Switzerland increased by 0.7% between November and December, a period that traditionally exhibits a decline in advertised jobs as businesses close before the holiday period, according to the latest Michael Page Swiss Job Index. Year-to-date growth was 25.3%.

The German-speaking...

UK – CIPD: Pay, productivity and migration issues on tap for 2018

Pay, productivity and migration will top the agenda in 2018 as the UK looks ahead to its exit from the European Union, according to London-based Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, the professional body for HR and people development. The CIPD’s annual labour market predictions also point...

EMEA – Next issue of the Staffing Industry Daily News coming at start of year

This is the final issue of the year for the Staffing Industry Daily News for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The next issue will be published on 2 January. 

Europe – No recession expected in near term, but staffing firms can still prepare for future

It’s not easy to time a recession, but the risk of a US recession appears quite low in the near term, according to the new report “Preparing for the Next Recession,” by Staffing Industry Analysts. Still, many economists have indicated a risk becomes more substantial in 2019 and 2020, and there...

UK – Employers not confident economy will improve in 2018, REC finds

Businesses remain pessimistic about the 2018 economy, according to data from the latest Jobs Outlook survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation. None of the employers polled think economic conditions in the UK will be less challenging in 2018 than in 2017. However, 51% think economic conditions...

Sweden – Wise Consulting names CEO, appoints other execs

Swedish staffing firm Wise Group AB appointed Ingrid Höög as president and CEO, effective Feb. 16. Höög is currently CEO of its subsidiary Wise Professionals AB.

The company previously announced current CEO Roland Gustavsson will resign in February.

Höög took over as CEO of Wise Professionals in...

Israel – AI-powered recruitment firm Talenya raises USD 3 million in funding round

Talenya, which describes itself as a recruitment company that uses artificial intelligence-powered platform, raised USD 3 million in a financing round.

The Israel-based company said it uses technology and human expertise; it also leverages big data and AI. Talenya says its technology can find any person...