UK – Hydrogen Group update: Weakness in UK and APAC offset US growth in 2019

Hydrogen Group, the UK-based specialist recruitment group, provided an update today during its Annual General Meeting.

The company said that it is performing in line with its expectations in 2019 to date, as US strength has offset weakness in its operations in Asia-Pacific and the UK.

Executive Chairman...

Czech Republic – Wages for temporary workers on the rise: Grafton Recruitment

Hourly wages for temporary workers in the Czech Republic have grown across all regions in the country this year when compared to last year with growth up to 20% in certain regions, according to data from Grafton Recruitment.

The highest year-on-year increase was in the south-eastern Zlín Region, where...

UK – Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority improves worker conditions, survey finds

Conditions for workers in the UK have been improved by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, according to a survey by the Association of Labour Providers (ALP).

The ALP, a specialist trade association promoting responsible recruitment, surveyed GLAA licence holders for their views on the organisation...

Netherlands – Lowest incomes receive more holiday pay, while high incomes face a cut (Dutchnews.nl)

Minimum wage earners in the Netherlands  will have €35 more to spend on their holidays this year while those earning €34,000 (the average wage) will take a €3 cut, due to changes in the tax system, reports Dutchnews.nl citing calculations by payroll company ADP. Meanwhile workers earning approximately...

Finland – VMP Group Q1 revenue rises with boost from acquisitions

Finnish HR services firm VMP Plc reported revenue today of €38.2 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2018, an increase of 36.3% compared to the same period last year.

VMP offers staffing, recruiting and organisational development and self-employment services.

UK – Taranata Group takes over Hanya Partners, appoints Chief Executive

Edinburgh-based recruitment group Taranata Group announced that it acquired London-based consulting business Hanya Partners.

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Hanya Partners describes itself as a consulting business that works with large firms to ensure they get the most from their...

Switzerland – Michael Page Swiss Job Index records 15.1% increase in May

Advertised jobs showed a yearly growth of 15.1% across Switzerland from May 2018 to May 2019, according to the Michael Page Swiss Job Index. Monthly growth for advertised jobs across Switzerland decreased by 1.0%.

The German-speaking region, which accounts for 9 out of 10 advertised jobs, experienced...

Ireland – Employment up 3.6% in Q1

There were 2.31 million people employed in Ireland in the first quarter of 2019, a 3.6% increase on the same quarter of 2018, according to the latest Labour Force Survey data published by the Central Statistics Office.

The Labour Force Survey data suggested this growth is reflective of the success of...

Denmark – Jobindex Q1 revenue up slightly while EBITDA and profits slip

Danish job board Jobindex A/S (JOBNDX: CPH) reported net sales for the first quarter of DKK 82.5 million (€11.0 million), an increase of 0.7% compared with the same quarter in the previous year.

Sweden – Veteranpoolen first-quarter revenue up but profits down

Veteranpoolen AB (VPAB B:AKT), a Swedish firm that offers household services and staffing services and claims to be Sweden's largest employer for retirees, reported net sales today of SEK 64.6 million (€5.9 million) for the first quarter ended 31 March 2019, an increase of 19.2% when compared to the...