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Switzerland – Michael Page Swiss Job Index sees 15.2% increase in July

24 July 2019

The number of advertised throughout Switzerland grew by 15.2% in July 2018, year-on-year, according to the Michael Page Swiss Job Index. Monthly growth across Switzerland stood at 1.1%.

Swiss Romande led monthly growth with an increase of 5.8% while job vacancies increased by 0.4% in German-speaking Switzerland...


Ireland – Job vacancies tumble in Q2: Irishjobs.ie

24 July 2019

The number of job vacancies in Ireland decreased by 4% during the second quarter of 2019 when compared to the same period last year, according to the Q2 2019 IrishJobs.ie Jobs Index.

When compared to the previous quarter, total job vacancies fell by 2%.

The Index said the drop in vacancies was due to the...


Spain – Madrid court rules Deliveroo riders are employees, not freelancers (Reuters)

24 July 2019

A Madrid court ruled yesterday that couriers for online food delivery firm Deliveroo are company employees, not just freelancers, reports Reuters. The ruling paves the way for workers to demand a formal contract and corresponding benefits. Gig economy workers such as food couriers do not receive full...


World – Randstad Q2 revenue dips due to weakness in Europe

23 July 2019

Randstad (RAND: NV) today reported revenue for the second quarter ending 30 June 2019 of €5.9 billion, down 1.7% on an organic basis compared with €6.0 billion a year ago. The results were slightly below analysts’ forecasts.

Revenue was hit by challenging macroeconomic conditions in Europe, with...


UK – Resource Solutions Group completes acquisition of Sopra Steria’s UK recruitment business

23 July 2019

Paris-based Sopra Steria (EPS: SOP) announced that it completed the sale of its recruitment subsidiary in the UK to Resource Solutions Group’s subsidiary Sanderson Recruitment.

The deal was first announced in June 2019.

According to Resource, the deal will boost Sanderson’s group revenue to more than...


Estonia – On-demand staffing platform Goworkbit full year revenue rises 23.2%, but reports net loss

23 July 2019

Revenue at on-demand staffing platform Goworkabit grew by 23.3% to €2.2 million in 2018. At the same time, the company reported a net loss of €1,200, which was down from a net profit of €35,400 the year before.

"Our profitability was above all affected by the investments made in entering foreign...


UK – Recruitment and employment industry responds to announcement of new prime minister

23 July 2019

Following the announcement that Boris Johnson has won the Conservative Party leadership race and will succeed Theresa May as prime minister with effect from 24 of July, a number of recruitment and employment industry bodies have responded.

In a tweet congratulating Johnson, Neil Carberry, Chief Executive...


UK – Businesses not ready for IR35 changes, APSCo says

23 July 2019

Employers across the UK are unprepared for changes to off-payroll working in the private sector, according to new research from recruitment trade body, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

Earlier this month, the government published draft legislation to expand IR35 off-payroll...


World – ManpowerGroup Q2 revenue nearly flat in constant currency

22 July 2019

ManpowerGroup Inc. (NYSE: MAN) reported second-quarter results on Friday announcing that revenue edged down 0.1% on a constant currency basis. In France, its largest single market, revenue fell 0.4% on a constant currency basis. Gross profit and earnings also tumbled.

(USD millions) Q2 2019 ...


UK – SThree revenue and net fees rise on back of international growth, while UK & Ireland report weak results

22 July 2019

International recruitment firm, SThree (STHR: LSE) reported revenue for the half year ending 31 May 2019 of £653.3 million, an increase of 10% in constant currency compared to last year.

(£ millions) H1 2019 H1 2018 Change Constant Currency
Revenue 653.3 585.9 12.0% ...