UK – Kellan Group revenue down 12%

UK-based staffing firm Kellan Group PLC (KLN:LSE) reported revenue today for the year ending 31 December 2016 of £21.9 million, a decrease of 11.8% compared with £24.9 million for the same period last year.

UK – Older workforce can help bridge skills gap and boost GDP by £80 billion

The UK could boost its GDP by £80 billion if the employment rate of workers aged 55 and over matched the rate of Sweden, according to a study by professional services firm PwC. Furthermore, the research suggests that if these older workers were employed, it could bridge a looming skills gap.

The PwC...

Europe – Nearly half of employees have been paid late

Almost half, or 44% of employees in Europe, have been paid late by their employers, according to survey data from HR service provider SD Worx.

The survey, which polled more than 4,000 employees across the UK, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany, also showed that of the 44% of employees...

UK – Jaguar Land Rover to create 5,000 new jobs (The Guardian)

Jaguar Land Rover is planning to hire 5,000 new recruits in the UK over the next year, reports the Guardian. The company, owned by India’s Tata Motors, said that more than 1,000 of the new 5,000 engineering recruits would be electronic and software engineers. The remaining jobs will include manufacturing...

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UK – Post-Brexit immigration policies must account for EU skilled and unskilled labour, says CIPD

The end of freedom of movement due to Brexit will damage UK businesses and public service delivery unless post-Brexit immigration policies take account of the need for both skilled and unskilled labour from the EU. According to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development along...

UK – Nearly half of freelancers and contractors do not believe Brexit will impact their business in any way

Nearly half, or 44%, of UK freelancers and contractors, do not believe their business will be affected in any way by Brexit, according to survey data from Qdos Contractor, a contractor tax advisor.

The research, which polled 1,350 UK freelancers and contractors, also showed that 18% of freelancers and...

Germany – Economy responsible for nearly 5 million jobs in the EU

The Germany economy is responsible for 4.8 million jobs in the EU, according to a study from Swiss-based Prognos Consultancy commissioned by the Bavarian Industry Association.

The study cites the demand in Germany for industrial commodities and upstream services as boosting jobs in other EU countries....

Greece – Half of new private sector jobs are part-time and below minimum wage (Greek Reporter)

Half of new jobs in Greece’s private sector are part-time and fall under the minimum wage, according to data from ERGANI published in the Greek Reporter.  The figures for the period from January to May 2017 showed that 924,321 jobs were created, of which 459,888 are full-time and 464,433 positions...

UK – SThree publishes trading update, gross profit up 2% in constant currency

International recruitment firm, SThree (STHR: LSE), published a trading update for the six months ending 31 May 2017.

The company reported group gross profit for the half year was up 2% in constant currency, compared to last year. In particular, Q2 gross profit was up by 4% (CC) though permanent placement...