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We are excited to announce a new partnership this week where we are working with Denise Walker of Absolutely Business to offer her fabulous four day Engaging Leaders Programme. It’s perfect for Directors and Managers, who have responsibility for maximising their ‘human capital’ in line with strategic goals. Please contact Louise@ukrecruiter.co.uk for more information.
My 3 Favourite LinkedIn Groups this week:
The UK Marketing Network - the country's largest and most interactive LinkedIn group for UK only marketing professionals.
The Undercover Recruiter - a very popular career and recruitment blog for jobseekers, recruiters, HR folks and anyone in the career industry globally.
The James Caan Recruitment Forum - aims to bring together owners, directors and consultants to share best practice, knowledge and advice - and to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with working in the recruitment industry.
Do you need to source candidates? Do you need to study your competition? Do you want to keep a very close eye on what your clients are doing / their recruitment opportunities / their starters and leavers?
The number of temporary placements in professional staffing categories rose by 4% in 2012 whilst permanent placements in 2012 dropped 2%.
The most actively recruiting sector for both permanent and temporary staff during 2012 was IT.
The number of temporary IT placements rose by over 6% during 2012.
The number of temporary Marketing & Media placements rose 8% over the course of the year though the sector also saw a big fall in the number of permanent placements, down by 15%.
Staffing hotspots in 2012 include demand for oil and gas engineers and clinical and scientific staff.
