France – Temporary employment growth slows in August

Temporary employment in France grew by 2.5% in August after a 7.0% increase in July, according to data from Prism’Emploi, the French association of employment agencies.

The figures showed that in the first eight months of 2016, growth was 5.6%. For comparison, Prism’Emploi states that 2015 was characterised...

Netherlands – Randstad extends deadline for Monster acquisition

Randstad North America Inc.’s wholly owned subsidiary, Merlin Global Acquisition Inc., extended its tender offer to acquire Monster Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: MWW) from 3 October to 28 October The extension was made to coordinate the offer’s timing with the EU regulatory review schedule; all other terms...

UK – Most young jobseekers find the job-hunting process challenging

According to new research from totaljobs, 78% of 16-24 year olds say they find the job searching process difficult.

The survey, conducted by totaljobs as part of its #MillionPoundJamie campaign, showed that the biggest struggles the age group face include standing out from the crowd and securing an interview...

Spain – EU Court ruling said temporary workers entitled to same severance pay rights as permanent workers (Bloomberg)

The EU Court of Justice of the European Union said that Spain must grant temporary workers the same rights to severance pay as permanent workers, reports Bloomberg.

The ruling, which was dated 14 September, overturns Spanish labour law reforms that denied temporary workers the same benefits and redundancy...

UK – Ezy Group buys software firm from Brookfield Rose

Ezy Group, a Midlands-based recruitment support services group, has completed the acquisition of Flo Software Solutions Ltd from Brookfield Rose Group.

Flo is cloud-based software system designed and built specifically for the temporary recruitment industry. The end-to-end system manages candidates, bookings,...

Hungary – Adecco Hungary appoints new country manager

Adecco Hungary has appointed Stefano Longo as country manager with an effective date of 23 August 2016, according to an announcement made earlier this week.

Longo joined the Adecco Group in 1998 as Branch Manager and has filled various positions there. He had previously served as country manager...

Poland – Ukrainian workers in high demand

According to a survey from Polish recruitment firm Work Service, a workforce shortage has led to businesses increasingly hiring Ukrainian workers, particularly for blue-collar, low paying jobs.

The survey shows that 35% of employers are facing problems finding appropriate staff. Meanwhile, about one million...

UK – HiredByMe launches portable pre-employment screening software

London-based startup HiredByMe has launched the Portable PES (pre-employment screening), which will allow contractors to complete their checks in advance of finding an engagement, and then carry their data from role to role.

The Portable PES allows candidates to control all their own data and see the...

UK – Dillistone Group reports positive half-year results

Dillistone Group (DSG: LSE), the UK-based supplier of recruitment software to the executive search industry, yesterday reported revenue of £4.8 million during the six months ending 30 June 2016, an increase of 2% compared with £4.7 million during the same period last year. 

Switzerland – Temporary staffing market up in August

The number of temporary workers in Switzerland grew by 3.5% in August year-on-year, according to the latest figures from Swiss Staffing, the Swiss Federation of Staffing Companies.

Since the start of the year, the number of temporary workers is down 0.5% and over the past twelve months, the number of...