http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/ Reed news feed, latest 20 items Sun, 27 May 2012 01:37:00 +0000 en Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ReedNewsroom/~3/UV6ZtTDlHi0/ http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Labour+market+statistics+comment/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:21:56 +0000
“With last month’s labour market statistics showing the lowest rise in unemployment for nearly a year, and private sector job creation outstripping job losses in the public sector for the first time since the beginning of 2011, we could be seeing firm evidence that the labour market is beginning to[...]]]>
“With last month’s labour market statistics showing the lowest rise in unemployment for nearly a year, and private sector job creation outstripping job losses in the public sector for the first time since the beginning of 2011, we could be seeing firm evidence that the labour market is beginning to stabilise.

“Our own market statistics also show that the UK labour market is heading in a positive direction, with the latest Reed Job Index finding that job creation was strong during the first three months of 2012. It reported a six per cent increase in job opportunities between Q4 2011 and Q1 2012, and a promising nine per cent increase when Q1 2012 is compared to the same period in 2011.

“Last month also saw a boost to the temporary jobs market. Reed’s March figures showed a 14 per cent increase in the number of temps placed when compared to February this year. Insurance was a sector that performed particularly well in this market, with the number of temps placed in March nearly three times that placed in February, and a 43 per cent increase on the number placed in insurance during March 2011.

“Overall, the number of permanent jobs taken and interviews attended remained fairly static during February and March, reinforcing the evidence of a market that is stabilising. Some sectors have shown promising signs of growth for permanent jobs, with permanent jobs taken up 27 per cent year on year for the health sector and up 17 per cent in the care sector. Also, interviews attended were up 33 per cent year on year in HR related roles, and 11 per cent for accountancy roles – which could translate into an increase in the number of permanent jobs taken in these sectors in the coming months.”

]]> http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Labour+market+statistics+comment/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ReedNewsroom/~3/TuWOMBSrFHs/ http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Senior+finance+executives+have+mixed+reactions+following+Budget'2C+says+Reed/ Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:47:38 +0000
Following the 2011 Budget, two thirds (64 per cent) of businesses felt that the measures outlined in the Budget would have a positive effect on their business, compared to just half (53%) of businesses this year.

Reed Finance polled senior finance professionals at its annual Budget breakfast briefing on Thursday 2[...]]]>
Following the 2011 Budget, two thirds (64 per cent) of businesses felt that the measures outlined in the Budget would have a positive effect on their business, compared to just half (53%) of businesses this year.

Reed Finance polled senior finance professionals at its annual Budget breakfast briefing on Thursday 22 March. The results showed that two thirds of businesses (63 per cent) think that the government is not doing enough to stimulate enterprise, while almost nine in ten (88 per cent) believe the measures announced yesterday will have no impact on their business’ staffing levels.

However, businesses were more upbeat about the Government’s tax plans. More than half (59 per cent) agree that plans outlined in the Budget will help create a more sustainable tax system that supports growth, and more than two thirds (69 per cent) said that the corporation tax cuts will have a positive effect of their organisation. One in four businesses (25 per cent) are also optimistic about the impact that the government’s proposal to close loopholes in the VAT system will have on their business.

Peter Sherlock, divisional director of Reed Finance, said: “The chancellor promised a Budget that would "unashamedly back business", but our research shows that perhaps Mr Osborne did not go far enough to drive businesses confidence.

“From a recruitment point of view, we wanted a Budget that carefully balances cost-cutting with confidence-raising to ensure that job creation in the private sector is stimulated. However, our research among finance directors suggests that this isn’t going to be immediate.

“Looking at the UK jobs market as a whole, job creation is an essential part of a strong economy, with business confidence and optimism vital in securing continued employment opportunities. So it is encouraging to hear that measures like reducing corporation tax and simplifying the tax system for small firms have proved popular and could help to increase confidence in the longer term.

“The measures introduced to support individuals should also have a knock-on effect on the UK employment market in the longer term. Recent research that Reed carried out with employers across all sectors has found that two fifths are worried about losing talent from their organisation, with one in five concerned about the migration of talent to other sectors or countries. News that the 50p top rate of tax will be cut to 45p and personal income tax allowance raised to just over £9,000 from next April is good news; not only will it help make people better off but it will also make the UK a more attractive place for businesses, retaining and attracting top talent.“

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Peter Sherlock: “From a recruitment point of view, we wanted a Budget that carefully balances cost-cutting with confidence-raising to ensure that job creation in the private sector is stimulated. With this in mind, a fiscally neutral budget coupled with the promise of one million more[...]]]>
 

Peter Sherlock: “From a recruitment point of view, we wanted a Budget that carefully balances cost-cutting with confidence-raising to ensure that job creation in the private sector is stimulated. With this in mind, a fiscally neutral budget coupled with the promise of one million more jobs to be created in the economy over five years, is welcome news.

 

“Looking at the UK jobs market as a whole, job creation is an essential part of a strong economy and business confidence and optimism are vital in securing continued employment opportunities. Measures like reducing corporation tax and simplifying the tax system for small firms will therefore be welcomed by employers.

 

“The news that the personal income tax allowance is to raised to just over £9,000 from next April coupled with relaxed Sunday trading laws during the summer months could lead to increased consumer spending - positive news for the UK’s retail sector. However, this may be tempered by the fact that hoped for plans to scrap the rise in fuel duty did not materialise.

 

“Recent research that we carried out with employers across all sectors has found that two fifths are worried about losing talent from their organisation, with one in five concerned about the migration of talent to other sectors or countries. News that the 50p top rate of tax will be cut to 45p and that individuals will benefit from more take-home pay due to the changes in income tax allowance is therefore very welcome as it will not only make people better off, but also make the UK a more attractive place for businesses, retaining and attracting top talent.

 

“The most recent Reed job index, published by reed.co.uk earlier this month, showed that the rise in new jobs was at a two-year high in February, with salaries returning to the levels of late-2009. So this news, coupled with some glimmers of hope in today’s Budget, will hopefully mean that we see job creation strengthening over the coming months.”

 

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Colin Lloyd: “Prior to the Budget announcement today there had been a lot of speculation as to what might happen over the proposed tax changes and the implications for the Financial Services sector.  Collectively there has been a sigh of relief that it could have been a lot worse with th[...]]]>
Colin Lloyd: “Prior to the Budget announcement today there had been a lot of speculation as to what might happen over the proposed tax changes and the implications for the Financial Services sector.  Collectively there has been a sigh of relief that it could have been a lot worse with the changes made not impacting the industry too heavily.

“From a recruitment point of view, we wanted a Budget that carefully balances cost-cutting with confidence-raising to ensure that job creation in the private sector is stimulated. With this in mind, a fiscally neutral budget coupled with the promise of one million more jobs to be created in the economy over five years, is welcome news.

“Job creation is an essential part of a strong economy and business confidence and optimism are vital in securing continued employment opportunities. Measures like reducing corporation tax and simplifying the tax system for small firms will therefore be welcomed by employers.

“The measures introduced to support individuals should also have a knock-on effect on the UK employment market. Recent research that we carried out with employers across all sectors has found that two fifths are worried about losing talent from their organisation, with one in five concerned about the migration of talent to other sectors or countries. News that the 50p top rate of tax will be cut to 45p and personal income tax allowance raised to just over £9,000 from next April is therefore very welcome; not only will it help make people better off but it will also make the UK a more attractive place for businesses, retaining and attracting top talent.

“The most recent Reed job index, published by reed.co.uk earlier this month, showed that the rise in new jobs was at a two-year high in February, with salaries returning to the levels of late-2009. So this news, coupled with some glimmers of hope in today’s Budget, will hopefully mean that we see job creation strengthening over the coming months.”

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Simon Quinn said: “From a recruitment point of view, we wanted a Budget that carefully balances cost-cutting with confidence-raising to ensure that job creation in the private sector is stimulated. With this in mind, a fiscally neutral budget coupled with the promise of one million more jobs to be created in the economy o[...]]]>
Simon Quinn said: “From a recruitment point of view, we wanted a Budget that carefully balances cost-cutting with confidence-raising to ensure that job creation in the private sector is stimulated. With this in mind, a fiscally neutral budget coupled with the promise of one million more jobs to be created in the economy over five years, is welcome news. “Job creation is an essential part of a strong economy and business confidence and optimism are vital in securing continued employment opportunities. Measures like reducing corporation tax and simplifying the tax system for small firms will therefore be welcomed by employers.

“However, while the Budget has changed some tax boundaries, in the long run its impact is likely to be limited as economic growth will only really be stimulated by supporting employers’ attempts to improve employee engagement and thus increase productivity.  However, from an HR perspective it is encouraging that in the public sector, employers will be able to determine pay and reward regionally.

“The measures introduced to support individuals should also have a knock-on effect on the UK employment market. Recent research that we carried out with employers across all sectors has found that two fifths are worried about losing talent from their organisation, with one in five concerned about the migration of talent to other sectors or countries. News that the 50p top rate of tax will be cut to 45p and personal income tax allowance raised to just over £9,000 from next April is therefore very welcome; not only will it help make people better off but it will also make the UK a more attractive place for businesses, retaining and attracting top talent.

“The most recent Reed job index, published by reed.co.uk earlier this month, showed that the rise in new jobs was at a two-year high in February, with salaries returning to the levels of late-2009. So this news, coupled with some glimmers of hope in today’s Budget, will hopefully mean that we see job creation strengthening over the coming months.”

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]]> http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Budget+response+from+HR+recruitment+specialist+Reed+HR+/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ReedNewsroom/~3/er12p3yN0Ng/ http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Budget+response+from+IT+recruitment+specialist+Reed+Technology+/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:41:37 +0000
 

 

Charles McIntosh said: “From a recruitment point of view, we wanted a Budget that carefully balances cost-cutting with confidence-raising to ensure that job creation in the private sector is stimulated. With this in mind, a fiscally neutral budget couple[...]]]>
 

 

Charles McIntosh said: “From a recruitment point of view, we wanted a Budget that carefully balances cost-cutting with confidence-raising to ensure that job creation in the private sector is stimulated. With this in mind, a fiscally neutral budget coupled with the promise of one million more jobs to be created in the economy over five years, is welcome news.

 

 

“For the technology sector in particular, the news that the government plans to help the UK become Europe's technology centre through tax reliefs for the video games, animation and high-end television production sectors, will be welcome for employers.  Businesses and consumers will also benefit greatly from the Government’s funding for ultra-fast broadband rollouts in the UK’s 10 largest cities, and a further £50m for smaller cities designed to create ’the best infrastructure’ possible. This positioning supports a recent report which said that by 2016 the internet will represent 12.4% of the UK’s GDP and that online will make up a quarter (23%) of total retail carried out in the UK.

 

 

“Looking at the UK jobs market as a whole, job creation is an essential part of a strong economy, with business confidence and optimism vital in securing continued employment opportunities. Measures like reducing corporation tax and simplifying the tax system for small firms will therefore be welcomed by employers.

 

 

“The measures introduced to support individuals should also have a knock-on effect on the UK employment market. Recent research that Reed carried out with employers across all sectors has found that two fifths are worried about losing talent from their organisation, with one in five concerned about the migration of talent to other sectors or countries. News that the 50p top rate of tax will be cut to 45p and personal income tax allowance raised to just over £9,000 from next April is good news; not only will it help make people better off but it will also make the UK a more attractive place for businesses, retaining and attracting top talent.

 

 

“The most recent Reed job index, published by reed.co.uk earlier this month, showed that the rise in new jobs was at a two-year high in February, with salaries returning to the levels of late-2009. So this news, coupled with some glimmers of hope in today’s Budget, will hopefully mean that we see job creation strengthening over the coming months.”

 

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The win was announced at a ceremony held at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in central London. Alongside REED Finance, Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed, was presented with the ‘Outstanding Contribution[...]]]>


The win was announced at a ceremony held at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in central London. Alongside REED Finance, Sir Alec Reed, founder of Reed, was presented with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business Performance by a CIMA member’ award.



Tim Vye, divisional director of REED Finance, commented: “We’re delighted to remain the holder of this award for the second year running. REED Finance has seen strong demand for CIMA members from our clients during 2011 and we have continued to place hundreds of CIMA members into new positions – many of which tend to be newly created, highly commercially-focused roles.



“We believe that winning this award for the second year running is testament to our strategy of building enduring relationships with finance professionals.”



REED Finance was shortlisted for the award in September along with five other financial recruiters in the UK.  Judges were looking for a consultancy that has been committed to the employability of CIMA students or members including mentoring, support and career development, as well as understanding the relevance of the CIMA qualification to business. 



Tim Vye continued: “REED Finance aims to provide a recruitment service that is second to none for finance professionals around the globe, and we are determined to continue our success into 2012 and beyond.  It was also particularly significant to us to have won the award on the same evening that our founder, Sir Alec Reed, was recognised for his outstanding contribution to business.”



The CIMA annual awards recognise people, teams and organisations who lead the way in management accounting, including CIMA members, students and suppliers who have achieved outstanding global success. ]]> http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/REED+Finance+is+CIMA+Recruitment+Consultancy+of+the+Year+for+second+year+running/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ReedNewsroom/~3/qqxwP6NiG80/ http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Reed+sees+growth+in+job+opportunities/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:32:03 +0000
·         Largest boost in jobs in IT sector 

Figures from specialist recruitment consultancy Reed show job vacancies have strongly rebounded in the last month, with IT, marketing and retail sectors among those performing particularly well.

Reed’s data shows the number of s[...]]]>
·         Largest boost in jobs in IT sector 

Figures from specialist recruitment consultancy Reed show job vacancies have strongly rebounded in the last month, with IT, marketing and retail sectors among those performing particularly well.

Reed’s data shows the number of staff placed in permanent employment is up 6% month on month, and the number of job interviews has increased by 7%. The number of candidates placed in temporary positions has also seen modest growth of 2.5% since September.

Demand has been particularly strong in certain sectors, with IT seeing a 16% rise in job opportunities. This was closely followed by an increase in demand from the marketing (8%), sales (8%), accountancy (7%), and retail (8%) sectors.

Tom Lovell, group managing director of specialist recruitment consultancy Reed, comments: “The Reed Job Index saw the biggest month on month growth in job opportunities for two years between September and October.

“While recent reports have focused on a north/south divide in employment levels, the real picture is not that clear cut, with strong demand for candidates in both the north and south of the UK. Our job index shows that demand for candidates has increased across all regions, with particularly strong growth in London, and Yorkshire and Humberside.”]]> http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Reed+sees+growth+in+job+opportunities/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ReedNewsroom/~3/Qfn6zzhBrGA/ http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/REED+Hospitality+'26+Leisure+named+Best+Supplier+in+Scottish+hospitality+industry+awards/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:52:16 +0000
REED was awarded the accolade at the Best Employers in Hospitality Awards Scotland, organised by hospitality recruitment specialist Caterer.com in partnership with learnpurple. The event saw winners across nine different award categories, a ranking of the top 25 employers in Scotland and [...]]]>
REED was awarded the accolade at the Best Employers in Hospitality Awards Scotland, organised by hospitality recruitment specialist Caterer.com in partnership with learnpurple. The event saw winners across nine different award categories, a ranking of the top 25 employers in Scotland and an overall winner.

Collecting the award on behalf of REED was Ishbel Moffat, Area Manager for REED Hospitality & Leisure in Scotland. She said: “We constantly strive for the highest standards and are delighted to be recognised in this way. This award is testament to the commitment of our people and the breadth and depth of expertise that our hospitality division can draw on from the REED Global network.”

Caterer.com's Director, Ian Burke, said: “These are the only awards that recognise employers in the eyes of those that truly count – the employees. We are delighted to see such a diverse range of businesses from large to very small represented again this year. These businesses should be truly proud of their status as the Scottish industry’s best employers.”

Based on the opinions of over 1,000 employees working for the companies that entered, the results were collated using a bespoke employee engagement survey designed by award partners, learnpurple. The award results were based only on the responses from employees, not on a judging panel, and thus offer an unbiased view based on true employee perceptions.

Toby Wand, of event sponsor ScotHot commented: “ScotHot 2013 promotes excellence in Scottish hospitality. These exacting standards can only be achieved by highly professional employers.  We are proud to support this year's Best Employers in Hospitality Awards in Scotland.”

The category winners for the Best Employers in Hospitality Awards 2011 Scotland are as follows:

Best Supplier to The Industry Employer, sponsored by ScotHot: REED Hospitality & Leisure ScotlandBest Independent Contract Caterer Employer: Tasteee Catering ServicesBest Group Contract Caterer Employer: SodexoBest Group Pub/Bar Employer, sponsored by BII Scotland: The Orchid GroupBest Independent Hotel Employer, sponsored by BII Scotland: Summer Isles Hotel   Best Tour Operator Employer: Rabbie’s Small Group Tours          Best Small Group Hotel Employer, sponsored by Ellis Mack Recruitment: Mercure Livingston HotelBest Medium Group Hotel Employer, sponsored by Ellis Mack Recruitment: Principle Hayley In ScotlandBest Large Group Hotel Employer, sponsored by Ellis Mack Recruitment: The Rezidor Hotel GroupBest Employer in Hospitality 2011 Scotland, sponsored by ScotHot: Summer Isles Hotel ]]> http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/REED+Hospitality+'26+Leisure+named+Best+Supplier+in+Scottish+hospitality+industry+awards/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ReedNewsroom/~3/WcBl3ceNtDw/ http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Carers+in+the+spotlight+at+REED+Care+Awards/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:50:24 +0000
The winning carers were:

Social Worker of the Year - Eric Merriot, from South West adoption[...]]]>
The winning carers were:

Social Worker of the Year - Eric Merriot, from South West adoption agency ‘Families for Children’ Carer of the Year for Adults - Amy Raybould, from the Park View Care Centre in Kent Carer of the Year for Children and Young People - Valerie Barzey, a foster carer from NewcastleFor the second year running, the awards were judged and presented by Baroness Joan Bakewell DBE, the former government voice for older people. She commented: “Judging was very difficult this year as we had so many excellent entries from all over the country. But, Eric, Amy and Valerie stood out as winners as they all have gone over and above the normal call of duty, showing an exceptional level of commitment to caring for those in need.”

Baroness Bakewell also delivered a keynote speech at the awards which emphasised the importance of carers being aware of the changes that the Health and Social Care Bill may bring upon them. The Health and Social Care Bill is currently passing through Parliament and proposes radical changes to the NHS while also strengthening the role of the Care Quality Commission.

Baroness Bakewell explained: “As a country, we need to ensure that our 6.4 million carers are properly valued and supported. Some of the ways we can do this are by making sure that the carers’ allowance allows carers to support themselves; by encouraging employers to grant carers the flexibility they need to continue their job and their caring responsibilities; and through guaranteeing that carers have enough respite to enable them to do essential things for themselves such as attend hospital appointments.”

Leslie Weare, Director of REED Social Care said: “We are delighted to be able to award such amazing individuals with Care Awards to highlight how much hard work these people put in to caring for other people in the local community.

“We have been overwhelmed by nominations for the categories this year, with over 900 entries across three categories. For each nomination received we have donated an amount equivalent of half an hour of care to Sue Ryder Care, and have raised a total of £10,000. So, we would like to give a big thank you to all of those who have nominated someone they know. We would also like to congratulate all of those who have been nominated; your selfless actions are much appreciated by the caring community.”

Now in its third year, The Care Awards hosted by REED Social Care in partnership with Sue Ryder care provide an opportunity to pay tribute to those who often go unrecognised, bringing together people from all walks of life from unpaid carers & family members to social workers and foster parents. The awards highlight the diversity in caring and give a voice to the unsung heroes who devote their time and energy to caring for others.

 

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“Despite a gloomy economic forecast from some quarters, REED’s employment figures show a reasonably steady picture. Our data, which tracks interviews attended and jobs taken, shows that although demand in some sectors has fallen back since August, it has increased in others, keeping overall deman[...]]]>
“Despite a gloomy economic forecast from some quarters, REED’s employment figures show a reasonably steady picture. Our data, which tracks interviews attended and jobs taken, shows that although demand in some sectors has fallen back since August, it has increased in others, keeping overall demand for candidates in September largely level with August’s figures.

“The REED Job Index also shows that demand for new staff has increased by more than 20% when compared to September 2010 across the private sector as a whole. This increase does go some way to offsetting the contraction in public sector employment.

“Temporary jobs are also up on 2010, with the number of temps placed by REED up 6% compared to the same period last year. Also, when compared to August this year, the number of temporary candidates placed rose in September by 3%.

“While the data does show a small drop in the number of candidates placed in permanent jobs during September, there are some key areas including retail and technology that saw an upturn. We also saw rises in the number of interviews attended for permanent jobs in these sectors as well as the scientific and financial sectors.” 

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Katie Greenaway, a sexual health outreach nurse for young people, was chosen as the overall winner from a shortlist of 20 nurses. Katie was awarded £1,000 in holiday vouchers.
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Katie Greenaway, a sexual health outreach nurse for young people, was chosen as the overall winner from a shortlist of 20 nurses. Katie was awarded £1,000 in holiday vouchers.

Craig Schlebusch, divisional manager at Reed Nurse, said: “We launched the Reed Nurse of the Year Awards to showcase and reward outstanding nurses who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. We wanted to recognise those who put in that extra effort to help make their patients’ lives easier.

“We received over 650 nominations from across the country and invited the 20 outstanding finalists to join us for a luxury afternoon tea at The Ritz. Our overall winner, Katie Greenaway, was selected due to her understanding and rapport with young people. She set up eight sexual health outreach clinics from scratch and over the last two years has helped hundreds of young people, many of them vulnerable with chaotic lifestyles and a complex relationship with sex and sexuality. Katie’s work has made young people in Croydon feel confident enough to access the services provided for them and has helped a reduction in teenage pregnancies across the borough.”

On her win, Katie Greenaway commented: “It was a surprise just to hear that I had been nominated, let alone to win! However, I am extremely pleased because we work hard as a team to provide the best outcomes for the young people we work with and I am proud of what we have achieved in just a couple of years.

“It is also great that Sexual Health Nursing has been recognised and rewarded, as it is not always viewed as the most glamorous field of nursing! It was brilliant to meet the other finalists and to hear about the amazing work that nurses are doing all over the country. I would like to say thank you to my colleagues, the young people I work with and to Reed Nurse.”

The runner-up was Sarah Varma, a stoma care nurse from Harrow who has been involved with a local stoma support group for ten years, where patients with stoma can ask for advice over informal coffee mornings.

Reed Nurse also helped fundraise for Help for Heroes by donating the amount equivalent to half an hour’s nursing to the charity for every nomination received for the Reed Nurse of the Year Awards.  

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Ian Nicholas, HR & training director of specialist recruitment consultancy REED, comments on the labour market statistics for July 2011 published earlier today by The Office for National Statistics:



“Although summer is traditionally a quiet time for recruitment, with many decision makers and candidates away on holiday, Reed has seen encouraging positive data on the jobs market for July 2011.

“REED saw an upturn in both the tem[...]]]>
Ian Nicholas, HR & training director of specialist recruitment consultancy REED, comments on the labour market statistics for July 2011 published earlier today by The Office for National Statistics:



“Although summer is traditionally a quiet time for recruitment, with many decision makers and candidates away on holiday, Reed has seen encouraging positive data on the jobs market for July 2011.

“REED saw an upturn in both the temporary and permanent jobs market in July 2011, with temporary workers placed up 6% compared to the same period last year and the number of permanent jobs taken was also up by 6% compared to June 2011.

“The REED Job Index, which tracks job opportunities across the country, also shows that job opportunities advertised had risen a remarkable 20% when compared to July 2010. And, despite recent talk of a growing North/South divide in the jobs market, in fact both the North and South of England have experienced similar levels of growth over the past year. Job opportunities in the South are up 24 index points and the North has seen growth of 19 index points since July 2010.

“We have also seen some sectors perform particularly well during July, with demand in purchasing, leisure & tourism, construction & property and transport & logistics all up compared to June this year. Additionally, demand in the retail sector was at its highest level since December 2009, when the REED Job Index began.”

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“Reed saw an upturn in the temporary jobs market in June 2011, with temporary workers placed up 3% compared to May this year and up 8% year-on-year.



“Another positive sign in June was that the number of interviews for permanent roles wa[...]]]>


“Reed saw an upturn in the temporary jobs market in June 2011, with temporary workers placed up 3% compared to May this year and up 8% year-on-year.



“Another positive sign in June was that the number of interviews for permanent roles was up by 2% on the same period last year. The Reed Job Index, which tracks job opportunities across the country, also shows that job opportunities advertised were up 3% compared to May this year, and up a remarkable 21% when compared to June 2010.



“We have also seen some sectors perform particularly well during June, with demand in accountancy and manufacturing up on April and May this year. Additionally, demand in insurance and engineering sectors was at its highest level since December 2009, when the Reed Job Index began.



"This job market data is encouraging and demonstrates that whilst some sectors remain challenging these are outweighed by growth elsewhere." ]]> http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Further+encouragement+on+job+data+from+Reed/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ReedNewsroom/~3/ehRPvXOsXZE/ http://www.reedpressoffice.co.uk/newsArticle/Help+the+Heroes+-+nominate+your+Nurse+of+the+Year/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:48:51 +0000
The Nurse of the Year campaign seeks to showcase and reward outstanding nurses who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, and is open to all qualified nurses with five years or more experience, of all grades and specialties.

Craig Schlebusch, divisional manager at Reed [...]]]>
The Nurse of the Year campaign seeks to showcase and reward outstanding nurses who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, and is open to all qualified nurses with five years or more experience, of all grades and specialties.

Craig Schlebusch, divisional manager at Reed Nurse, said: “We want to reward those who put in that bit of extra effort to help make their patients’ lives easier. If you know an outstanding nurse who demonstrates excellence and commitment in their job, why not nominate them? It could be a colleague, a relative, a friend, a manager or even you.

“Entering is really easy, just go to www.reednurseoftheyear.co.uk and complete the entry form before 29 July 2011. The entries will then be whittled down to 25 finalists who will be invited to a luxury afternoon tea at prestigious London hotel The Ritz. There, the overall winner will be announced and awarded with £1000 holiday vouchers.

“We’ve also partnered with Help for Heroes to help raise funds for them through the award scheme. For every nomination we receive we are donating the value of half an hour of nursing time and are planning to donate a minimum of £10,000.”

For more information on the Nurse of the Year awards, visit www.reednurseoftheyear.co.uk.

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Tom Lovell, group managing director of specialist recruitment consultancy Reed, comments on the labour market statistics for May 2011 published earlier today by The Office for National Statistics:





“Through May, we at Reed have seen an increase in job opportunities across the board compared to April. The series of holidays in April reduced the flow of jobs but now the cluster of bank h[...]]]>
 

 

Tom Lovell, group managing director of specialist recruitment consultancy Reed, comments on the labour market statistics for May 2011 published earlier today by The Office for National Statistics:





“Through May, we at Reed have seen an increase in job opportunities across the board compared to April. The series of holidays in April reduced the flow of jobs but now the cluster of bank holidays is out of the way we expect to see an increase in job opportunities as organisations look to fill any gaps before the summer holiday season gets into full swing.

 

 

“May saw an upturn in the permanent jobs market, with a 23% increase in permanent jobs taken in May compared to April this year. We saw a similar effect in the temporary jobs market, with a 10% increase in the number of temporary workers placed in May 2011 compared to April. Interviews arranged were also up by 13%.

 

 

“We have also seen some sectors perform especially well during May, with accounting, finance and education being particular standouts. They all saw increases in temporary jobs, permanent jobs and interviews attended when compared to April this year.

 

 

“The Reed Job Index also found that overall employer demand is up 18% year on year. Although the majority of growth has come from the private sector, it’s interesting to note that public sector employer demand is at its highest since July last year.”

 

 

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Employers want mindset over skill-set, says revolutionary new book

How can people win through in today’s competitive job market? A new book uncovers what really makes the difference to employers, and just how jobseekers can triple their chances of success. Based on original global research, Put Your Mindset to Work by James Reed and Dr Paul G Stoltz looks set to revolutionise recruitment (publication: Tu[...]]]>
Employers want mindset over skill-set, says revolutionary new book

How can people win through in today’s competitive job market? A new book uncovers what really makes the difference to employers, and just how jobseekers can triple their chances of success. Based on original global research, Put Your Mindset to Work by James Reed and Dr Paul G Stoltz looks set to revolutionise recruitment (publication: Tues 31 May).

Ninety-seven percent of employers say choosing the right people goes beyond picking the right skill set - it’s all about the right mindset. Applicants who demonstrate this winning mindset are measurably more likely to get the job.Put Your Mindset to Work reveals what employers really want from the people they hire, keep and promote.

Breakthrough research identifies the specific set of mental traits that employers seek, and explains how evidencing this 3G Mindset from the CV-stage onwards has a direct impact on job prospects. Diagnostic and developmental tools help people assess and use their own mindset, and show their true worth to employers.

Co-author James Reed, Chairman of HR and recruitment specialist Reed, says: 

“Mindset completely trumps skill-set, employers told us. Developing the winning mindset and demonstrating this at work makes all the difference to your prospects of success. “While these findings hold true at all times, they are especially relevant now.

"The after-effects of recession, record youth unemployment and public sector redundancies have pushed job-competition to new highs. As people struggle to stand out even where job-growth has returned, applying these insights is more important than ever to build the future you want."

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“A drop in job opportunities in April was expected as the series of bank holidays falling so close together led to a disjointed period for UK business, with many decision makers taking additional holiday. Now the cluster of bank holidays is out of the way we expect to see an increase in job opportunities as organisations look to fill any gaps[...]]]>
“A drop in job opportunities in April was expected as the series of bank holidays falling so close together led to a disjointed period for UK business, with many decision makers taking additional holiday. Now the cluster of bank holidays is out of the way we expect to see an increase in job opportunities as organisations look to fill any gaps before the summer holiday season gets into full swing. 

“April did see an upturn in the temporary jobs market, with Reed seeing a 9% year-on-year increase in the number of temporary workers placed in April 2011 compared to April 2010. “We have also seen some sectors perform particularly well in April, with the number of interviews arranged in technology, hospitality and education sectors all up on the same period last year.  

“Following the overall strong increase in job vacancies during the first quarter of this year, the Reed Job Index also found that there were 22% more job opportunities available in April this year than April 2010, with growth coming from the private sector. This is reflected in the falling unemployment and rising GDP figures for the same period.” 

 

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