UK – Most workers more likely to consider a new job as summer ends

According to data from job site CV-Library, 57.1% of workers said that they are more likely to consider a new job as the summer comes to an end. 

The research follows last’s year results, which showed that September 2015 saw a 13.2% increase in candidates registering their CVs, while job applications...

Europe - 2016 Europe Staffing 100

Staffing Industry Analysts’ new list of the 100 most influential people in the European staffing industry is now online.

This year’s list represents the third time that Staffing Industry Analysts has compiled a list of those who have helped shape the €369 billion European staffing market. Staffing...

Norway – ManpowerGroup announces acquisition of Ciber Norway

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) today announced an agreement with Ciber, Inc. (NYSE: CBR), a leading global information technology consulting, services and outsourcing company, to acquire its business in Norway.

The acquisition of Ciber Norway follows ManpowerGroup’s recent acquisition of Ciber Netherlands...

UK – Business confidence tumbles after Brexit but hiring intentions still strong

The latest JobsOutlook survey from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation reveals that UK employer confidence fell during the last quarter, but also suggests that businesses are holding back from making cuts to their workforce.    

The data showed that 24% of employers indicated...

Ireland – Number of employed reaches 2 million for the first time since 2008

There are now more than 2 million people employed in the Republic of Ireland, the highest since the fourth quarter of 2008, according to latest Quarterly National Household Survey figures from the Central Statistics Office.   

All regions of the country saw a fall in unemployment in the past...

Sweden – NetJobs CEO resigns

Niklas Eriksson, CEO of Swedish job board NetJobs will has resigned as CEO. He will remain in office for the notice period of six months.

The company first hired Erikkson in 2013. Last week, NetJobs published its Q2 2016 financial results with revenue up 20%.

"It has been an exciting and...

UK and Ireland – Adecco Group announces new senior positions

Adecco Group UK & Ireland has created three new senior positions with the aim of strengthening its offering in professional and general staffing and to drive business performance, with internal candidates promoted to fill the roles.

The three new senior positions are: President of Professional...

Switzerland – Increase in job offers for August

The Michael Page Swiss Job Index recorded an increase of 18.4% in the number of job offers in Switzerland between August 2015 and August 2016. Over this period, eastern Switzerland posted the strongest growth (+ 33.1% ), followed by Central Switzerland (+ 21.7%).

Between July and August 2016, the average...

Netherlands – Freelancer pay drops for third consecutive year

The pay rate for freelancers in the Netherlands has fallen for its third straight year according to research from freelancer platform hoofdkraan.nl.

In 2016, freelancers earned an average of €43 per hour, down from €44 an hour in 2015. The research was based on information from more than 13,500 quotations....

UK – Men are 40% more likely than women to be promoted to management roles

According to new research from the Chartered Management Institute and XpertHR, men in the UK are 40% more likely than women to be promoted in management roles.

The survey also showed that 14% of male managers were given higher positions compared to 10% of women. For managers who had been working for the...