UK – Women face challenges in the IT field

According to research from international recruitment firm Robert Half, IT directors believe the two biggest barriers faced by women working in IT are demonstrating their competence (57%) and challenging existing stereotypes (54%).

The study also showed that other challenges faced by women include overcoming...

Switzerland – Adecco acquires D4

The Adecco Group has announced the acquisition of US-based eDiscovery solutions provider D4, LLC.

D4 will be combined with the Adecco Group's subsidiary Special Counsel, a provider of legal staffing and recruiting solutions in the US.  

"The combination of Special Counsel and D4 is an exciting...

Northern Ireland – Romanian gangmaster used recruitment companies to exploit migrant workers

A number of agency workers were found to have been exploited by a Romanian gangmaster known as The Minister in 2014 in Northern Ireland, reports The Irish News.

Fraudster Ioan Lacatus, who was known as The Minister, pleaded guilty at Craigavon Crown Court to conspiracy to traffic, five counts of...

Netherlands – ABU reports continued staffing growth

Data from the Dutch Federation of Private Employment Agencies (ABU), shows that hours worked by temporary workers increased by 6% and turnover grew by 7% in period 9 (week 33 – 36) in comparison to the same period last year. This period had an equal amount of workable days compared to the same period...

France – French labour market optimistic, hiring to increase

International recruitment firm Robert Half has published the 16th edition of its study of compensation and trends in the labour market in France. 

The study shows that hiring and remuneration has increased for the sectors of corporate finance, technology, legal and human resources.

"The...

Netherlands – Monster shareholder seeks to replace board, CEO

MediaNews Group Inc., the largest shareholder in Monster Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: MWW), announced on Friday that it will file a statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, stating its intention to seek the removal and replacement of the existing seven Monster directors. It also aims to replace...

UK – Professional services sector at risk of talent block due to Brexit

According to new research from LinkedIn, the online professional network, the UK’s decision to leave the EU risks damaging the UK’s access to top talent in Europe.

The figures from LinkedIn show that migration from the EU’s 27 member states accounted for 40% of all professional migration into the...

Belgium – Temporary employment sector begins using electronic contracts

Federgon, the Belgian Federation of Staffing Agencies, has developed a platform that now allows temporary employment contracts to be signed electronically.

Eventually, the temporary contract paper will disappear completely, according to Federgon. The federation states that electronic temporary contracts...

France – Temporary employment remains stable in Q2

Temporary employment in France remained stable showing no growth or decline (0.0%), compared to the previous quarter, according to data from the Ministry of Employment, Vocational Training and Social Dialogue (Dares).

Despite the overall stability in temporary employment, there was a decline in the manufacturing...

Northern Ireland – Kennedy Recruitment acquires Maureen Lynn Recruitment

Belfast-based Kennedy Recruitment, which provides temporary and permanent employment for nursing, professional, technical and medical sectors, has completed the acquisition of its local rival Maureen Lynn Recruitment, reports the Belfast Telegraph.

Kennedy expects the deal to boost turnover by more than...