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TCS revenue rises in Q2, net income falls short of estimates

October 10, 2024

The IT services giant reported cautious trends continued, but its banking, financial services and insurance vertical showed signs of recovery.

IT employment flat in September

October 10, 2024

TechServe Alliance remains optimistic that 2025 will bring an improved environment for growth and investment in IT.

Jobless claims at highest in a year

October 10, 2024

The metric is likely in for a stretch of volatility because of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Zeal announces $15 million funding round

October 10, 2024

The round was led by global investment platform Portage with participation from existing investors Spark Capital and Commerce Ventures.

ManpowerGroup selling Korean business

October 9, 2024

The company will continue to provide workforce solutions in the country through a franchise agreement under the Manpower brand.

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EEOC files 110 employment discrimination lawsuits in FY 2024

October 9, 2024

Systemic discrimination litigation continues to be a “sizable portion” of the EEOC’s litigation.

Almost all US job seekers have side hustles; 41% work on them during company time

October 9, 2024

The Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll also found that many organizations have no policies prohibiting working multiple jobs while on the clock.

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Maryland staffing firm owners charged with employment tax fraud

October 9, 2024

The plaintiffs failed to remit to the IRS more than $10M, according to the indictment announced by the US attorney’s office.

Weatherby Healthcare lands $1.8 million grant, will relocate North Carolina headquarters

October 9, 2024

The CHG Healthcare locum tenens brand will move from Durham to Raleigh and plans to add 155 local jobs.

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US Supreme Court declines to hear rideshare IC case

October 9, 2024

Uber and Lyft had challenged a California state appeals court’s ruling that they misclassified drivers as independent contractors instead of employees.

Countries ban recruitment fees; more needs to be done: ILO

October 8, 2024

The International Labour Organization looked into the use of recruitment fees. Separately, some large firms such as Apple are attacking the problem.

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The story behind the 20% jobless rate

October 8, 2024

El Centro posted the highest unemployment rate among US metro areas. Officials cite the reasons for the statistic.

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Jury finds bias in Cognizant’s treatment of non-Indian workers

October 8, 2024

A Cognizant spokesperson told Bloomberg that the company was disappointed with the verdict and plans to appeal.

US staffing hours hold steady at highest level to date: SIA | Bullhorn Staffing Indicator

October 8, 2024

Economists are projecting solid growth and watching for signs of an uptick in demand for temporary staffing.

Massachusetts staffing firm receives citation over sick leave law

October 8, 2024

Staffing provider Tesco must pay $365,000, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced.

Raising pay OK if it gets workers in the office, execs say

October 7, 2024

Survey data shows 66% of hiring managers would increase salaries to get workers in the office for jobs that could otherwise be worked remotely, according to Robert Half.

Employment index trends downward, though jobs picture is strong

October 7, 2024

“Despite falling steadily from its peak, the Employment Trends Index remains around 2018-19 levels,” an economist at The Conference Board said in a press release.

Optomi Professional Services names chief revenue officer

October 7, 2024

Blake Guyton is coming to Optomi after serving more than 10 years at Robert Half.

EEOC sues staffing firm over religious accommodation

October 7, 2024

The EEOC says a staffing firm violated law when it wouldn’t place a Muslim applicant because of his need for extended breaks for Friday prayer.

TCS revenue rises in Q2, net income falls short of estimates

October 10, 2024

The IT services giant reported cautious trends continued, but its banking, financial services and insurance vertical showed signs of recovery.

UK Government unveils its Employment Rights Bill

October 10, 2024

The Employment Rights Bill covers zero hours, statutory sick pay and unfair dismissal.

Politics and elections pose new challenges for European employers

October 9, 2024

Other economic, geopolitical and cultural trends are exacerbating the issue, the survey finds.

Staffing firm makes tax defaulters list with £4.4M in penalties

October 9, 2024

Manchester-based Genius Pro Contract Services is currently in insolvency, according to data from Companies House.

Eezy’s directors of staffing and HR step down

October 9, 2024

Mia Lindström will serve as acting director of staffing, and Minna Gentz has been appointed as HR director and management team member.

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Germany GDP contracting for second year

October 9, 2024

The government forecasts the economy will return to growth in 2025.

Dutch collective labour agreement wages rise 6.8% in Q3

October 9, 2024

The increase in wages matches a 40-year high recorded in the final quarter of 2023.

NBBU says Dutch temporary employment court ruling needs ‘further analysis’

October 9, 2024

NBBU said it is not immediately clear what the consequences of the Supreme Court's ruling are for the collective labour agreement for temporary workers.

UK businesses struggled to offer pay rises in the past year

October 9, 2024

More than half of employers in the private sector did not give pay rises.

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A third of over 50s UK jobseekers worried about age discrimination

October 9, 2024

A quarter of over-50s hesitate to apply for jobs, a figure that rises to 28% among women and 42% among Black workers.

UK employers blame mismatched salary expectations for hiring challenges

October 9, 2024

39% of professionals are seeking new roles due to limited opportunities for pay rises.

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UK supermarkets set to hire thousands for festive season boost

October 9, 2024

Sainsbury’s is preparing for Christmas by creating 20,000 seasonal roles nationwide.

Countries ban recruitment fees; more needs to be done: ILO

October 8, 2024

The International Labour Organization looked into the use of recruitment fees. Separately, some large firms such as Apple are attacking the problem.

HeadHunter Group takes over HRLink

October 8, 2024

HeadHunter Group first announced in July 2022 that it acquired a minority stake in HRLink.

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UK unions and campaigners criticise ‘attacks on flexible working’

October 8, 2024

It comes as the government prepares to publish its Employment Rights Bill, which is expected to enhance existing rights to flexible working.

Freelance.com acquires French umbrella firm Prium

October 8, 2024

Freelance.com said it will bring its ‘know-how, integration capabilities and financial strength to the Prium group’.

A quarter of European employees dissatisfied with pay

October 8, 2024

Almost four out of ten (37%) employees are satisfied with their pay package as a whole, while around one-third (31%) are neutral.

UK staff appointments down in September amid uncertain outlook

October 7, 2024

The fall in permanent placements extends the current downturn to two years while temp billings fell for a third month in a row.

Gulf Elite merges with Kerning to form Highphen

October 7, 2024

The combined firm aims to provide comprehensive recruitment and talent management solutions tailored to the Middle East's unique needs.

TCS revenue rises in Q2, net income falls short of estimates

October 10, 2024

The IT services giant reported cautious trends continued, but its banking, financial services and insurance vertical showed signs of recovery.

ManpowerGroup selling Korean business

October 9, 2024

The company will continue to provide workforce solutions in the country through a franchise agreement under the Manpower brand.

Firm to spend AUD 561,400 after labour hire worker’s hand amputated

October 9, 2024

WorkSafe Victoria said the worker’s hand became entangled in the machinery when they were cleaning residue from a concrete pump mixer.

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Hays issues recruitment scam warning for APAC job seekers

October 9, 2024

Warning signs include a suspicious profile image, lack of genuine profile information, activity, or contact details, the company says.

New Zealand cuts interest rates amid economic concerns

October 9, 2024

RBNZ points to weak growth in part because of low productivity growth but mostly due to weak consumer spending and business investment.

Indian industrialist Ratan Tata passes away

October 9, 2024

Ratan Tata was the former chairman of Tata Group, which includes IT services giant Tata Consultancy Services among other businesses.

Singapore Gen Z favours hybrid work over daily office commute

October 9, 2024

61% surveyed said that two to three days a week at the company headquarters is the optimal number to maximise productivity.

India's festive season spurs gig hiring

October 9, 2024

Staffing firm NLB Services estimates that up to 1 million jobs will be created during this festive period.

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Aussies would resign or turn down a job if no flexibility is offered

October 9, 2024

78% of workers state remote work plays an important role in their overall job satisfaction, and just 22% say it is not important.

Countries ban recruitment fees; more needs to be done: ILO

October 8, 2024

The International Labour Organization looked into the use of recruitment fees. Separately, some large firms such as Apple are attacking the problem.

Career Bank’s first-quarter revenue falls 22.4%

October 8, 2024

Sales in the recruitment and temporary staffing-related business fell below last year due to a decrease in long-term temporary staffing contracts.

Job ads in Australia slip 19.8% in September

October 8, 2024

Job ads have fallen 28.1% from its peak in June 2022 but are still 14.3% above pre-pandemic levels.

Over half of Australians happy at work, boomers are happiest

October 8, 2024

The youngest generation of workers, Gen Z, is the least happy generation at work.

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Philippines unemployment rate down to 4.0% in August

October 8, 2024

The country’s employment rate in August 2024 was estimated at 96.0%. This was higher than the estimated employment rate in August 2023 at 95.6%.

Singapore Ministry meets with Dyson over layoffs

October 7, 2024

Dyson gave a labour union just one-day’s notice of its layoffs at its Singapore headquarters.

Info Edge Q2 billings rise 14.3% with growth across the board

October 7, 2024

Revenue growth was led by 99acres for real estate and the recruitment solutions segments.

TwoStone & Son upgrades full-year revenue and profits outlook

October 7, 2024

The company revised its forecasted revenue from JPY 14.07 billion (USD 87.8 million) to JPY 14.20 billion (USD 92.1 million).

More than half of New Zealanders happy at work, but Gen Z least satisfied

October 7, 2024

The top factors for happiness at work were having purpose, day-to-day responsibilities, company culture, salary and then stress levels.

Australia regulator launches legal action against labour hire firm

October 4, 2024

The company faces penalties of up to AUD 66,600 (USD 45,583) per contravention, and the director faces a penalty of up to AUD 13,320 (USD 9,116).

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