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Germany – BAP Chief Executive defends temporary employment

14 May 2018

German Left Party MP Sabine Zimmerman has called for the abolition of "systematic low-wage employment in the form of temporary work", according to BAP (Federal Employers Association of Personnel Service Providers).

Zimmerman, who cited statistics from the Federal Employment Agency, stated, "A...


Europe – Nearly half of employees feel they do not have enough influence at work, study finds

14 May 2018

Nearly half, or 43% of European employees feel that they do not have sufficient influence in the company where they work, according to survey data from Belgian HR service provider SD Worx.

The research also showed that the other 57% of surveyed employees across Europe do feel they have influence in their...


World – Kelly’s Q1 revenue rises 3.5% in constant currency, international revenue up 9%

11 May 2018

Kelly Services Inc.’s (NASD: KELYA) first-quarter revenue rose 3.5% on a constant currency basis. International staffing revenue, overall, rose 8.9% in constant currency in the first quarter; Italy, the UK and Ireland saw the largest year-over-year increases.

However, revenue in the company’s Global...


UK – Alexander Mann to be acquired, RPO and MSP firm sees £820 million valuation

11 May 2018

Alexander Mann Solutions, a London-based supplier of RPO and MSP services, was acquired by Omers Private Equity, the investment arm of the pension plan for municipal employees of Ontario, Canada. The deal gives Alexander Mann an enterprise value of £820 million.

The deal is expected to close this quarter....


UK – Numbers of London jobs, job-seekers fall in April, Morgan McKinley reports

11 May 2018

The number of jobs available in London fell 26% in April compared to a year ago, according to the London Employment Monitor report by recruitment agency Morgan McKinley. The City also saw a 25% decrease in professionals seeking jobs year over year.

So far, the London job market appears to mirror the trajectory...


UK – CBI questions proposal for Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate to cover umbrella companies and intermediaries

10 May 2018

The Confederation of British Industry responded this week to an annual strategy report by Sir David Metcalf, the director of Labour Market Enforcement. The CBI said it strikes a good balance and the helping firms understand their legal duties is a first step while firms that flout the law should be punished....


Sweden – Wise Group names CEO of Wise Professionals subsidiary

10 May 2018

Wise Group AB (WISE:SS), a staffing provider based in Stockholm, named Boel Sjöstrand as CEO of its Wise Professionals subsidiary. The post was formerly held by Ingrid Höög, who was named CEO of the company in February.

Sjöstrand will take over her role on Sept. 1 when she also joins Wise Group’s...


World – Jobs website Monster appoints new CEO as Randstad continues investment

10 May 2018

Jobs website Monster Worldwide Inc. named Scott Gutz as CEO, effective July 2 as Randstad nv continues to invest in the firm. 

“Monster is at a pivotal point in its digital transformation and we’re thrilled to have someone with Scott’s experience and track record of success...


World – Recruit adds to job board portfolio with Glassdoor, complements Indeed business

9 May 2018

Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd.’s deal to pay $1.2 billion in cash to acquire Glassdoor will add to its HR technology offerings that already include jobs website Indeed — and the deal brings further change to the job board landscape.

While Recruit ranks as one of the world’s largest staffing...


UK – Nakama CFO steps down, group subsidiary has difficulties making tax payment

9 May 2018

Nakama Group plc (AIM:NAK) reported yesterday that CFO Angus Watson stepped down effective immediately and the group’s Australian subsidiary may have difficulty in meeting an AUD 700,000 (€439,686) payment due last month to the Australian Tax Office.

The specialist recruitment services provider said...