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.

World – Staffing 360 Q2 revenue grows but disappoints market

Staffing 360 Solutions Inc. (NASD: STAF), a staffing provider operating in the US and UK, yesterday reported second-quarter revenue rose 23.1% to $73.5 million, of which $20.7 million was attributable to the acquisitions of Clement May and KRI. This was partially offset by a decline of $3.3 million from...

Europe – DLSI acquires Swiss-based MBT AG

French staffing firm Groupe DLSI announced that, through its subsidiary Pemsa has acquired MBT AG, a Switzerland-based recruitment agency focused on the electrical and technical sectors.

The effective date of the acquisition is 12 August 2019. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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