http://www.randstad.com/RSS feed for the world of work - general tag60http://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/us-healthcare-sector-witnesses-jobs-increaseThe number of positions in the US healthcare sector increased by 27,000 during July this year, new data show. According to the latest figures from the Labor Department, the industry was one that saw a climb in private sector jobs during the month. ...Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:08:10 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/eu-employment-rate-increases-for-older-workersThe rate of employment among older workers in the European Union (EU) climbed during 2009, new data reveal. According to figures published by Eurostat, the proportion of people aged between 55 and 64 climbed to 46 per cent last year, compared with ...Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/jobs-in-education-sector-to-help-shape-eu-legislationEducation staff including lecturers, trainers and teachers are being invited to discuss issues facing the industry with European Union (EU) officials, in an attempt to shape future legislation and adopt new guidelines. According to statistics, ...Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:11:10 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/new-manufacturing-centre-to-create-404-kentucky-jobsPeople seeking permanent employment in Kentucky may be in luck after a coalition of manufacturers announced they are to create over 400 jobs in total. Seven organizations invested in the new $26 million Center for Advanced Manufacturing in the ...Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/canadian-government-scheme-assists-young-jobseekersYoung people in Canada are being prepared for employment by a new scheme launched in Port Au Port. The initiative from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada provides those facing barriers to jobs with training and work experience ...Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/japan-experiences-april-fall-in-jobsThe rate of unemployment in Japan fell during April this year, new government figures have indicated. However, the country also saw growth in exports over the months, pushed up by increased demand in emerging markets, something which may generate ...Sun, 30 May 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/us-small-firms-create-25k-new-jobsAccording to a report by Intuit, employment in the sector expanded by 0.1 per cent over the month and by 1.6 per cent year-on-year, with growth slightly slower than in April. The firm revised its estimate of the number of new jobs added since ...Sat, 29 May 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/china-employs-novel-way-of-addressing-skills-shortagesThe growing problem of talent shortages is being addressed in an innovative way in southern China. According to national news agency Xinhua, Guangdong province is bringing together vocational schools with businesses of all sizes to deliver training ...Fri, 28 May 2010 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/improvement-in-swiss-employment-during-q1The number of people living in Switzerland in employment over the first quarter of 2010 rose as the country continued its recovery from the global crisis. A year-on-year increase in non-farm jobs of 0.1 per cent was recorded during the three months ...Fri, 28 May 2010 09:00:00 GMT