http://www.randstad.com/RSS feed for Randstad news60http://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/ilo-attends-event-celebrating-netherlands-public-private-sector-partnershipsThe Dutch Federation of Private Employment Agencies (ABU) organized an event which recognized and celebrated the success of cooperative strategies being undertaken by public and private-sector employment bodies in the Netherlands. It was primarily ...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:12:13 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/retaining-skilled-workers-a-challenge-for-employersRandstad interviewed 1,001 executives from a range of different businesses spanning eight countries in order to establish the main obstacles that are preventing companies from achieving their goals and reaching optimum productivity. Hiring suitable ...Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:58:06 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/top-employers-recognized-at-randstad-award-event-in-japanThe first event in the Randstad Award 2013 calendar was held in Japan on February 6th, kicking off a year of prestigious ceremonies at which top employers are recognized for their outstanding achievements. As the world's second largest ...Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:00:35 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/japan-first-country-to-announce-2013-randstad-award-winnerOn February 6 Randstad Japan will have its Randstad Award event in Tokyo. Last year the winner was Sony. Let's wait and see if they can prolong their title as best employer brand in Japan for 2013. Stay tuned for the 2013 Japanese Award country ...Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:58:00 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/asia-pacific-nations-faced-with-challenging-speeds-of-growthNations across the globe are facing new challenges when it comes to the growth of their companies, with organizations facing a differing nature of development and adaptation depending on which countries they are based in. According to a new report ...Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:03:28 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/companies-hr-departments-leading-the-charge-for-sustainable-futuresIn recent years, many firms across the globe have aspired toward a future in which sustainability is a key consideration within their business model. However, in order to make this a reality, it is important that companies address all of the ...Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:50:25 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/randstad-workmonitor-majority-of-workers-feel-overqualified-while-a-fifth-are-underqualifiedOnly a small proportion of people around the world are working in a job that they feel they are properly qualified for, a new report has discovered, with many saying that they have skills above and beyond what they need, while others feel they do ...Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:58:23 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/skills-shortages-become-visible-despite-tough-timesDespite the fact that there has been an economic downturn across the world in some shape or form ever since 2008, there are structural changes and global trends which continue over a number of years and still exist, regardless of economical trends. ...Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:28:23 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/businesses-face-strong-competition-for-top-performing-staffOne of the biggest challenges which is facing companies the world over this year, is the fact that their HR departments have to face stiff competition in terms of attracting top performing members of staff into their company. However, it is also the ...Thu, 24 May 2012 08:41:16 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/randstad-sourceright-named-1-msp-provider-on-hro-todays-annual-bakers-dozen-listCompany Recognized for Breadth of Service, Deal Size and Quality of Service Based on Customer Satisfaction Data  - BOSTON, May 2, 2012 – Randstad Sourceright, a global talent leader, today announced that it has been recognized as the ...Thu, 03 May 2012 08:43:53 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/communication-is-key-in-the-workplaceCompanies always do well to take into account what those in their charge think of the way they work. This has come to light with the revelation that even in the age of technology, where the majority of people working in business environments will ...Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:25:02 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/2012-the-european-year-of-active-agingIn September of 2010, the European Commission announced that this year would be christened the 'European Year of Active Aging and Solidarity Between Generations'. Now that 2012 is here in Europe, what steps are to be taken in order to make ...Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:54:46 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/global-employment-trends-in-clientsMore needs to be done in order to ensure that the future of the jobs market is kept thriving, as countries across the globe continuously report that unemployment rates are dropping. According to Margriet Koldijk, managing director Global Client ...Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:40:08 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/the-myths-of-older-workers-need-to-be-debunkedMore older people could be brought into the workplace to provide a useful service to companies if those who are involved in recruitment were able to look beyond the myths that surround the employment of older people in the workplace, according to ...Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:32:36 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/annemarie-muntz-re-elected-to-eurociettThe European Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (Eurociett) has re-elected Annemarie Muntz as its president for another year. Ms Muntz, who is also a board member of the International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies (Ciett), ...Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:46:41 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/randstad-extends-and-enhances-williams-f1-relationshipA longstanding relationship between Randstad Holding and Williams F1 has been upgraded and extended. The two organizations will continue to work together under the new sponsorship agreement, which was revealed ahead of the 2012 season and will mark ...Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:55:14 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/call-for-greater-employment-opportunities-for-young-peopleMore needs to be done to provide young people with employment opportunities, the Chief Financial Officer of Randstad Holding has stated. Robert-Jan van de Kraats has stressed the vital role played by the agency work industry in providing access to ...Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:44:37 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/well-regulated-labor-markets-play-key-role-in-economic-and-social-progressBoth social and economic progress are linked to the strong performance of the private employment services market. This is the sentiment expressed in a new report entitled 'Adapting to Change: How private employment services facilitate ...Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:58:48 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/workers-and-jobs-market-will-benefit-from-public-private-cooperationIncreasing cooperation between public and private employment services within the European Union (EU) will benefit workers and the labor market as a whole. This is the claim made by Annemarie Muntz, president of the European Confederation of Private ...Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:21:28 GMThttp://www.randstad.com/press-room/news/randstad-news/male-and-female-workers-differ-in-approachesThe opinions and approaches of male and female employees tend to differ when it comes to work-related matters, it has been found. According to the Randstad Workmonitor for the third quarter of 2011, respondents stated that they prefer to co-operate ...Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:07:04 GMT