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Female umbrella company users 'will benefit from higher transparency'

Female umbrella company users in the financial services sector could soon benefit from higher levels of transparency in the industry, it has been claimed.Kate Grussing, spokeswoman for the City Wom...

Umbrella company users 'could see more opportunities in Q3'

The number of flexible, temporary and interim staffing opportunities is likely to grow over the next three months, umbrella company users have been told.Figures published by the Recruitment and Emp...

Flexibility will help contractors find work

People on the lookout for the perfect contractor role may need to be flexible in order to get it, according to an expert, who said that having impressive qualifications is not a guarantee of success.

Companies are on lookout for skilled workers

Lots of employers are still searching for contractors and employees who have a high level of training and have impressive qualifications, according to one recruitment expert.Adrian Marlowe, chairma...

Firms 'reluctant' to up recruitment

Businesses remain cautious about taking on new members of staff as the economy recovers, one industry expert has said.Those that are hiring are doing so reluctantly, according to Andrew Hawes, dire...

Recruiters urged to treat interviewees well

Recruiters taking on freelance contractors have been reminded that interviewees could also be customers and so must be treated well to avoid any damage to the brand.There is no excuse to not commun...

REC: Number of contractors finding work increases

New figures have shown that contractor payrolls are growing, with a marked increase in the number of these workers being hired during April.The Report on Jobs, which has been published by the Recru...

REC picks out Lib Dem manifesto highlights for recruiters

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has picked out a number of highlights from the Liberal Democrat manifesto for recruiters.In particular, the REC focused on the Liberal Democrats i...

REC welcomes Budget, calls for ongoing support

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC's) Academy for Business has welcomed the chancellor's commitment to helping businesses compete but highlighted the need for ongoing guidance and ...

More flexible resourcing 'needed for NHS'

The NHS is in need of more flexible resourcing, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), which could interest umbrella companies.Figures from the 7th Annual NHS Staff Survey...

Drop in unemployment welcomed by REC

The figures showing a drop in unemployment levels have been welcomed by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), which said that they demonstrate the job market has stabilised.According ...

Female professional contractors 'interview better'

Female professional contractors perform better at interviews, but new research shows that many women are not getting the top jobs that they go for.The findings from TheLadders.co.uk's survey of 500...

Freelance contractor recruiters 'should look for transferrable skills'

Those taking on professional contractors and other staff should widen their net, it has been suggested.Recruiters are urged to consider candidates with transferable skills gained from working in di...

Contractors 'should ensure their CV stands out'

Professional contractors should ensure that their CV stands out and shows that they are right for the job, according to an expert.Virginia Raemy, chief executive of recruitment expert TalentPuzzle,...

Expert: Maintain eye contact in client interviews

Contractors should ensure they maintain eye contact when meeting a potential client and that their face is that last thing they see, an expert has claimed.James Borg, writing for the Daily Telegrap...

Recruiters 'must be more adaptable'

Recruiters taking on professional contractors must be more adaptable, it has been advised.The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has pointed out that the changing economic landscape and...

REC calls for recruitment process scrutiny

Anyone looking to take on professional contractors or other employees should carefully consider their processes, it has been advised.The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has called on...

Social networking 'used to recruit freelance contractors'

Traditional freelance contractor recruitment methods could be replaced with social networking, it has been claimed.Using sites such as Facebook and Twitter in recruitment efforts can cut costs and ...

REC reminds employers of need for legal practices

Professional contractors and freelancers will welcome the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC's) recent reminder for recruiters to operate within the law.The employment body issued the ...

Global employers stepping up recruitment efforts, expert says

Businesses across the globe are waking up to the fact that, now more than ever, they need to increase the efficiency of the methods they use to employ people. Chief executive of Randstad Ben Notebo...