Lack of skilled workers to place EU green energy in jeopardy
EU green energy initiatives are likely to begin suffering in the face of a shortage of skilled contractors and permanent workers to employ, experts warn.
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Signs that AWR might be affecting the temporary jobs market
The latest Report on jobs from the REC/KPMG suggests that AWR might after all be having an affect on temporary recruitment. If that were to be true, it could be a matter of concern for umbrella company contractors.
Lights are appearing at the end of the job vacancy tunnel
Recruitment agency Adecco recently said that the number of job vacancies was on the increase last month, news that will no doubt delight IT umbrella company contractors.
Fewer opportunities for IT umbrella contractors last month
There was less demand for umbrella company contractors with IT skills last month than at any other time during 2011, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC.
Do global recruitment levels signal good times ahead for umbrella companies?
Antal International’s latest global snapshot of employment markets shows that hiring activity rose slightly in the last quarter.
Are we set for a “brain drain” of top executives?
It would appear that people seeking executive jobs in the UK are not as confident that Britain is “open for business” as the Chancellor is.
What should the mood of Scottish umbrella company contractors be?
The economic recovery in Scotland faltered during the bad weather last December, according to Lloyds TSB’s Scotland Business Monitor.
Renewable energy set to create nearly 6,000 jobs in south west
Contractors in the south west of England could benefit from a new renewable energy project that is set to create up to 6,000 new jobs.
REC reports grim news on interim jobs
Demand for contractors dropped in July according to the latest Report on jobs from the REC. This fall is mainly attributed to public sector cuts.