http://www.randstad.com/RSS feed for the world of work - hr recruitment tag60http://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/hr-an-ideal-career-for-women.htmlWorking in human resources (HR) is an ideal prospect for female candidates as it provides flexibility and offers more opportunity for them to climb the career ladder. This is the opinion of Kate Bleasdale, executive vice chairman and founder of ...Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/managers-should-be-trained-to-understand-workplace-stress.htmlProfessionals at managerial level should be allowed to access more training in order to identify the symptoms of stress in the workplace, according to one expert. Responding to the results of a stress-related study published in the American ...Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/temp-workers-vat-rules-could-bring-negative-effects.htmlA proposal to introduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on the earnings of temporary workers in the UK could have negative effects on employment agencies, it has been claimed. Several employment organizations, such as the Confederation of British Industry, ...Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/lawyer-advises-on-restructuring-issues.htmlA lawyer has offered some advice to companies on factors they should consider when it comes to restructuring their workforce. Writing for New Zealand publication the Southland Times, Mary-Jane Thomas, a partner at Preston Russell Law, states that ...Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:10:09 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/major-food-chain-to-create-9000-jobs.htmlAn international food chain has announced it is to create 9,000 jobs in the UK in areas such as management and retail. KFC, which originated in the US, has said it will inject £150 million ($212 million) into establishing between 200 and 300 ...Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/fee-sharing-last-resort-for-new-zealand-firms.htmlRecruitment companies in New Zealand are reluctant to participate in the practice of fee-sharing, according to one firm. Rec Radar, which deals with companies looking to share fees, has revealed that the number of businesses enquiring about the ...Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:37:25 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/scottish-recruitment-stable.htmlA new survey has discovered that employment in Scotland remains relatively stable amid the recession - good news for those looking for jobs in the UK. According to the Antal International Global Snapshot 2008-09, 54 percent of Scottish employers ...Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/candidates-sought-by-us-census-office.htmlThose seeking administration jobs in the US may be pleased to learn that the country's census office is currently searching for suitable candidates to work at its offices. As the planned census of 2010 looms on the horizon, the census office is ...Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/salary-increases-for-government-administrative-staff.htmlWorkers in governmental administrative and secretarial jobs in two parts of the US are preparing themselves for increases in their pay, reports state. In West Virginia, state employees in the grade two salary banding will be given a raise that ...Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/ireland-recruits-more-workers-to-deal-with-employment-claims.htmlAs many firms worldwide cut their workforces to survive the economic crisis, Irish authorities have announced that more employees will be recruited to deal with welfare applications. The country's government has said that an extra intake of ...Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:22:50 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/assistants-to-meps-to-get-fairer-regulations.htmlThe legal affairs committee has supported plans to offer those working for members of the European parliament (MEPs) fairer working conditions, it has been revealed. Under the terms of a proposed bill, those working for MEPs in administrative & ...Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:56:11 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/cipd-employee-development-is-the-key-to-productivity.htmlAs firms worldwide tighten their recruitment methods amid the economic crisis, advice has been given to businesses on how to maximize productivity and retain the best employees. The UK's Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has ...Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/employment-rate-increase-for-ghana.htmlThere has been an increase in the number of people employed within Ghana's formal sector, it has been reported. The formal sector, or that which offers regular wages and hours, has experienced an employment growth of 1.5 percent since the end of ...Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/hospitality-jobs-healthy-in-canada-go2-says.htmlDespite the looming threat of a worldwide recession, those looking for jobs in the Canadian tourism sector are unlikely to be disappointed, it has been suggested. According to go2, recent projections show that the industry could dace a shortfall of ...Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/uk-employees-wary-of-management.htmlNearly half of UK employees do not place excessive trust in their managers and chief executive officers (CEOs), according to the results of a new survey. A poll, undertaken on behalf of recruiters Endaba during August and September of 2008, found ...Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/the-role-of-a-ceo-during-crises-examined.htmlAn Indian publication has considered the role of chief executive officers (CEOs) as many firms are forced to take measures towards downsizing their workforces. Primary questions posed by the article, featured on bdafrica.com, include whether CEOs ...Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:46:07 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/temporary-workers-in-india-seeing-less-job-vacancies.htmlIndian firms will not be looking to recruit as many temporary workers over the holiday season as they have over the last five years, it has been reported. Retail companies usually demand more than twice their static workforce to deal with extra ...Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:30:29 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/australian-job-hunters-advised-to-upskill.htmlWorkers concerned that they will lose their job due to the global economic downturn have been given tips on improving their job security. A Seek survey of Australian employees has found that 67 per cent are worried, News.com.au reports. That is ...Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:44:41 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/video-resume-poll-results-revealed.htmlA new survey has provided insight into how jobseekers feel about the prospect of sending video resumes to employers. Nearly all (99 per cent) of the respondents in the poll by HireMeNow.com and Pinnacle Systems said that they do not believe they ...Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:51:02 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/the-world-of-work/hr-professionals-become-counselors-in-the-economic-crisis.htmlAs the slow economy impacts on countries globally and forces firms to tighten their belts and cut down their workforce, the role of human resources (HR) professionals is quickly changing, it has been claimed. Having to deal with making cutbacks in ...Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:07:27 GMT