Latvia – Unemployment rate falls

The registered unemployment level in Latvia in April this year decreased to 8.8% from 9.1% in March, according to the State Employment Agency.

At the end of April 2016, there were 82,268 people registered with the State Employment Agency as unemployed compared to 85,414 registered jobless at the end of...

World – CWS Summit Asia Pacific provide insights into contingent work in the 21st century

CWS Summit Asia Pacific takes place next week, Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 May 2016 at the Grand Hyatt, Orchard Road in Singapore. This year’s Summit will provide you with the tools you need to ensure you and your business are driving your workforce programme through the 21st century. From our CWS...

Sweden – Wise Group profit hit by integration of acquisition

Swedish staffing firm Wise Group (WISE: SS) reported revenue for the first quarter ending 31 March 2016 of SEK 169.1 million (€18.2 million), an increase of 10% compared with SEK 154.4 million (€16.7 million) during the same period last year. 

Denmark – Jobindex reports positive Q1 revenue, EBITDA declines

Danish job board, Jobindex (JOBNDX: CPH), reported revenue yesterday for the first quarter ending 31 March 2016 of DKK 67.3 million (€9.0 million), an increase of 6% compared with DKK 63.2 million (€8.5 million) during the same period last year.

UK – Phaidon International reports strong growth across the board

UK-based Micro-specialist staffing group Phaidon International reported financial results for the year ended 31 October 2015 yesterday, with Net Fee Income increasing to £25.7 million, 18% up compared to the same period last year.

France – Government plans to force labour reform bill without vote

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has announced that the Government plans to force unpopular labour market reforms through the lower house of parliament without a vote as hundreds gathered to protest outside the National Assembly in response. 

The proposed labour law has been controversial and triggered...

World – Adecco revenue sees modest revenue growth and EBITA decline

Adecco (ADEN: VX), the largest staffing firm in the world, today reported revenue for the first quarter ending 31 March 2016 of €5.1 billion, an increase of 4% in constant currency (CC) compared with the same period last year. 

UK – Permanent placements grow at slowest pace in seven months, temp pay boosted by National Living Wage

Permanent placements in the UK have increased at their slowest pace in seven months, but temp billings have reached a 13-month high, while temp pay has been boosted by the National Living Wage, according to the most recent Markit/REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) Report on Jobs.

The report...

UK – Dillistone announces partnership with Not Actively Looking

Dillistone Group, the UK-based supplier of recruitment software to the executive search industry has announced a partnership with Not Actively Looking, an international platform where senior executives can share personal information and CV data.

The partnership will allow Dillistone clients access...

Switzerland – Unemployment rate rises in April

The registered unemployment rate in Switzerland increased to a seasonally adjusted 3.5% in April, up from 3.4% in March, according to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

On a seasonally unadjusted basis, the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% from 3.6% in March 2016. Compared to the previous...