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Flexible working 'has many advantages'

28 December 2011 16:25:54

There are many benefits to a company adopting flexible working opportunities into their workplace, one expert has attested.

Shirley Borrett, development director at the Telework Association, believes that the past few years have shown that "employers gain enormously from having a flexible, home-based workforce".

This is because the benefits range from those which help the business itself to others which establishes positives for the surrounding society and environment.

Furthermore, Ms Borrett explained that flexible working can also make it easier for those with a disability, who would otherwise find it difficult to commute on a daily basis.

"Offering flexible and home-based working is a way of recruiting people who don't want to work in a conventional office environment," the expert went on to note.

These views come soon after Dr Clare Kelliher, senior lecturer in strategic human resource management at Cranfield School of Management, acknowledged that business flexibility and new technology is creating a larger blur between a person's home life and their working agenda.

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Posted by John Oak

Government enhances the GIF

23 November 2011 16:40:00

Businesses are to be given more incentive to boost skills and growth within their desired sector, under a new government strategy.

Minister for skills John Hayes and the business secretary Vince Cable have launched the second phase of the Growth and Innovation Fund (GIF).

Under the strategy, the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) will inject £34 million in 2012/13 in order to allow companies to advance their skills solutions.

A further £29 million will also be made available by the BIS for businesses to bid for, while comparable levels of investment are planned for the two years after the initial undertaking.

Mr Cable pointed out: "By putting the employer's voice at the heart of the process, we will reward inventive approaches to training that deliver real help to get business moving."

Meanwhile, Tim Drake, author of You Can Be As Young As You Think: Six Steps to Staying Younger and Feeling Sharper, has noted that young-brained Brits, who display creativity and enthusiasm in job interviews, will have more chance to move further along their career path.

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Communication skills are 'holding the UK back'

20 October 2011 15:21:46

A lack of communication skills is causing businesses to miss out on growth, it has been revealed.

According to a survey of 100 HR directors across the UK by The London School of English, despite two-thirds of respondents claiming that it is "very important" for business people to have a good cultural understanding of their trading partners, only 23 per cent offer training in this area.

Furthermore, 98 per cent claim that their non-native English speakers are able to communicate effectively in English and 78 per cent think it is unnecessary to train native English speakers in sales jobs and other roles to moderate their vocabulary when negotiating with those who have a different first language.

"A failure to communicate effectively with overseas business partners is a classic British mistake and it's disappointing to see that this is still not being addressed," said Timothy Blake, chief executive of the London School of English.

Dr Jim Anderson, senior lecturer in language and education at Goldsmiths, University of London, agreed that better language skills could help boost the UK economy, particularly as use of Chinese and Arabic in business is increasing.

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Leadership skills are 'a key priority'

19 October 2011 15:44:02

Developing managerial and leadership skills is one of the biggest priorities for learning and development (L&D) teams in the next year, it has been revealed.

A study of 417 L&D professionals by Video Arts revealed that 61 per cent intend to provide leadership development training in the next 12 months, with other key priorities cited as teamwork, customer service and time management.

As for delivery, classroom training remains the most popular approach, with 90 per cent of organisations claiming to use this method, followed by 85 per cent using video clips.

However, mobile learning is beginning to make an emergence, with just over a tenth of firms using this method.

"Although the take-up is still relatively small, mobile learning is the fastest-growing medium for training. This reflects the interest in learning on-the-move, using handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets," said Martin Addison, chief executive of Video Arts.

Meanwhile, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation has suggested that firms need to encourage the uptake of IT skills.

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Better language skills 'will boost UK economy'

17 October 2011 16:06:57

People on the hunt for a new job have been urged to hone their foreign language skills in order to increase their chances of success.

Dr Jim Anderson, senior lecturer in language and education at Goldsmiths, University of London, said that languages are vital to the economy and the lack of foreign language skills in the UK is having a negative impact on the nation's business success.

He said that while European languages are important to business at the moment, it is likely that in the future Chinese and Arabic will also play key roles.

"Language skills develop intercultural competence. Citizenship in a globalising world is vitally important if we are going to develop proper understanding with people in different countries and to be able to understand the different perspectives," Dr Anderson concluded.

His comments follow reports over the last few years by CILT, the National Centre for Languages called Talking World Class, and the CBI which have revealed the damaging effect the UK's lack of language skills is having.

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Talent shortages 'will emerge in 2011'

13 September 2011 15:59:48

The emergence of talent shortages in 2011 will be hard to avoid as the economy begins to grow, one sector body has predicted.

That is the opinion of Kevin Green, chief executive of the recruitment and Employment Confederation, who said that one of the things that will re-emerge as the country's economy recovers is talent and skills shortages.

He noted that the country has not yet tackled the issue of getting young people to have the right type of skills and employability, while many students are not studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects and gaining right type of qualifications.

The best way to increase the number of people suitable for certain roles, including technical sales jobs, is to encourage young people to gain the required qualifications and skills.

It comes after recent research carried out by the British Educational Research Association showed that many science graduates are struggling to find work, despite claims of a shortage throughout the industry.

The report suggested that a reason why many are struggling is a failure to use the services of recruitment agencies to match them to the best roles.

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Posted by John Oak

Combination of business and technical knowledge 'highly valued'

12 August 2011 15:46:06

Candidates who demonstrate a combination of both business acumen and technical prowess are likely to stand out far more than those who only excel at one or the other, a specialist has asserted.

According to Dave Pye, chief executive officer of the JM Group and also executive member at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, said that when companies are on the hunt for new staff they always look for those with diverse skillsets.

Good business knowledge is something that can benefit both the individual and the company, and so this is also highly valued, the expert noted.

Mr Pye added that this is relevant in a wide range of sectors, from financial to manufacturing, and so is something any prospective job candidate needs to bear in mind.

It comes after Denise Taylor, a career psychologist with amazingpeople.co.uk, said that a candidate who has a varied skill set is likely to appeal to recruiters more so than one who is excellent in one field but does not have transferable skills.

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Companies 'will still use temps' after AWR introduction

09 August 2011 15:52:33

Temporary workers will still be in demand even after the new Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) are introduced in October, one sector body has claimed.

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has refuted claims made in the Sunday Telegraph by one leading business analyst that the UK's employers will reduce their use of temporary workers when the legislation is brought in on October 1st.

According to Kevin Green, the REC's chief executive, he disagrees with preliminary findings published in the newspaper which indicates that one in five employers is planning to cut their use of temporary workers to avoid the "costly" new legislation.

"This is because for most employers, cost is not the primary reason they take on agency staff. Rather, it is to acquire specialist skills and provide workforce flexibility to respond to peaks in demand," he explained.

He noted that only 13 per cent of temporary workers will be directly affected by AWR anyway, since 50 per cent of temporary staff work less than 12 weeks already.

It comes after Louise McCarthy-Teague, director of Meridian Business Support and an REC council member, recently said successful education of AWR to support the industry will also mitigate the operational and financial risks associated with it.

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AWR education 'will support recruitment industry'

05 August 2011 15:48:58

Successfully educating recruiters about the upcoming Agency Workers Regulations both before and after they are implemented needs to be a key priority in the coming months, it has been claimed.

That is according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which said recruiters who are prepared for October 1st, when the regulations are implemented, will gain an advantage over their rivals.

Louise McCarthy-Teague, director of Meridian Business Support and an REC council member, said successful education of AWR to support the industry will also mitigate the operational and financial risks associated with it.

"If handled correctly, this will further shape the industry and maintain its high value consultative service as opposed to a saturated and client-led industry," she added.

Recently, Gillian Econopouly, head of policy at the REC, said there must be collaboration between recruitment agencies and clients if both are to adequately prepare for the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) being implemented on October 1st this year.

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Three-quarters of firms 'set to hire more permanent staff'

22 July 2011 15:51:09

Almost three-quarters (74 per cent) of companies in the UK are planning to hire more staff over the coming three months, according to new research.

The JobsOutlook from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) revealed that business confidence is rising in the country, which is good news for everyone searching for sales jobs.

An additional 66 per cent of the businesses polled said they would be looking to boost their permanent workforce in the next year.

The report showed that redundancies, pay freezes and reduced hours have all dropped significantly over the past few months, while more firms have increased their headcount over the same period.

"Employers are more positive about their hiring intentions, which reflects an improvement in overall business confidence," said Roger Tweedy, director of research at the REC.

He added: "Employers are recognising the need to ramp up their recruitment activity in order to attract high-potential candidates and move their business forward."

Recently, Antony Wroe, chair of REC Sales & Retail, said that sales recruitment professionals need to have "considerable skills" to succeed in the industry.

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Sales and marketing 'top concerns' among UK firms

17 May 2011 15:25:30

The top business concerns among small firms at the moment are sales and marketing, according to a new report by the Forum of Private Business (FPB).

Research carried out by the body found that focusing on developing a firm's sales and marketing strategy is a priority for over one in five smaller firms in the engineering industry.

This was followed by recruitment, training and employment law, which was a key concern for 13.4 per cent of companies, and shows that these issues are vital to success in the modern business world, explained Phil Orfod, chief executive of the FPB.

"Getting sales and marketing right is crucial for small engineering companies - especially as they are acknowledged as one of the main sectors to lead the country to a sustainable private sector recovery," he added.

Meanwhile, recent figures released by the Internet Advertising Bureau and PwC showed, on a like-for-like basis, online advertising experienced a bumper year in 2010 as marketing budgets were boosted.

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Employable skills 'need to be developed early'

12 May 2011 15:39:24

More needs to be done to ensure that people entering the world of work have the skills needed to succeed, according to the Chartered Management Institute.

Mike Petrook, a spokesman for the organisation, said that employers need to work with schools and colleges to highlight the skills which pupils will need to develop throughout their education to boost their chances of excelling in the working world.

His comments follow the publication of a report by the Confederation of British Industry which showed that 44 per cent of employers have had to invest in training for school and college leavers to address a lack of skills.

Mr Petrook explained that pupils who have the ability to seamlessly integrate into a company after leaving education, such as those in sales recruitment positions, will enjoy far more successful careers.

The expert added: "Schools need to be able to educate pupils about skills that they need in the workplace, but in order for schools to be able to deliver on that, employers need to work closer with schools."

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Majority of senior executives 'seeking a new role'

12 May 2011 15:38:17

The majority of senior executives are seeking a role in a different organisation, with recruitment rates rising steadily during the last 12 months, a new report shows.

Research carried out by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) as part of its first quarter report shows that seven out of ten senior executives are currently looking for a new role, marking a seven per cent rise on the data recorded in the final three months of 2010.

In particular, activity was high in the technology and financial services industries, with a significant boost in searchers since the last quarter.

Peter Felix, president of the AESC, commented: "Our first quarter industry statistics demonstrate that demand for executive talent is being sustained at the recovery levels of 2010 and that a solid foundation is being created for further growth in 2011."

It comes after data issued by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG showed that the number of permanent job placements in the UK, including those in sales recruitment, rose once again in April, the latest industry figures have revealed.

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3 in 4 workers 'know they'll get royal wedding bank holiday'

18 April 2011 15:49:28

One in four workers, some of whom might be in sales recruitment roles, are unsure as to whether they will get a bank holiday for the upcoming royal wedding.

Despite the government declaring April 29th a bank holiday, and three in four employees knowing they will have the day off, around a quarter of workers still do not know if they will need to be at work, the survey of 1,000 people by Badenock & Clark found.

Lynne Hardman from the company said the onus is on employers to communicate "clearly and effectively" to their staff whether they will have the day off.

"If not correctly managed, employers may find workers react badly to what appears to be a last-minute decision - leading to low morale amongst employees," she warned.

Employers choosing not to allow their workers a bank holiday could find flexible working practices on the day might "alleviate the bad news", Ms Hardman suggested.

A recent survey by workplace provider Regus revealed that two-thirds of employers support the idea of a royal wedding bank holiday.

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Career success 'linked to teenage reading habits'

08 April 2011 14:21:57

People who want to have a successful career, perhaps in a sales recruitment role, should ensure they take up reading at an early age, new research has revealed.

There is a clear link between reading for pleasure and achieving a high-flying job, the research, conducted by Mark Taylor from Nuffield College at the University of Oxford, found.

Some 17,200 people born in 1970 were quizzed about their extra-curricular activities at the age of 16 for the study.

The research showed 16-year-olds who read at least one book every month were more likely to have obtained a professional or managerial position by the age of 33, compared to non-readers.

Mr Taylor also looked at the effects other after-school activities, such as sports or playing a musical instrument, had on career development and achievement, finding they had no impact.

"According to our results, there is something special about reading for pleasure - the positive associations of reading for pleasure aren't replicated in any other extra-curricular activity," he said.

Recent data from the Chartered Management Institute and Xpert HR revealed that fewer workers resigned, retired or were made redundant in 2010.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Workers 'fear redundancy' due to rising unemployment

07 April 2011 16:12:34

Rising unemployment levels in the UK are causing many workers, some of whom might have sales recruitment jobs, to fear redundancy.

Almost half the country's working population are afraid they might lose their jobs, while two-thirds are concerned they do not have the right skills to switch industry, research from Gumtree revealed.

Due to the latest unemployment data from the Office for National Statistics showing eight per cent of the population are without a job, only 11 per cent of those surveyed said they are 'very confident' about keeping their post.

If they were to face the prospect of redundancy, 49 per cent of those polled said they would not have the right qualifications to go into a new field.

Sam Taylor from Gumtree said: "The study shows working Brits are feeling the strain and increased pressure to keep their jobs.

"The prospect of finding a job can be daunting and jobseekers in 2011 will undoubtedly have to take a savvy approach."

Recent research by international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer revealed that companies are currently concerned that the government's decision to phase out the default retirement age could hamper job creation.

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Posted by John Oak

Scrapping DRA 'won't help retain valued older staff'

06 April 2011 14:23:11

The government's decision to phase out and eventually abolish the default retirement age (DRA) will not help them in their bid to retain valued older workers, some of whom might be engaged in sales jobs, it has been suggested.

Dr David Lain from the University of Brighton Business School, said: "Employers ... need to recognise that legal changes alone will be insufficient for retaining valued older employees."

He explained that older workers often have a number of responsibilities outside work, such as caring for others, and they choose to engage in leisure activities as well.

These staff members are likely to be more in favour of the "potential attractiveness of gradual retirement", which allows them to reduce their working hours over time.

Recent research from international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer also highlighted concerns about the impact of the abolition of the DRA.

A survey conducted by the firm revealed that two-thirds of people believe job creation could be affected by the decision and it could potentially harm the recovery of the UK economy.

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Posted by John Oak

Job creation 'could be affected by scrapping of DRA'

05 April 2011 16:11:59

Companies, some of which might employ staff in sales jobs, fear the scrapping of the default retirement age (DRA) could have an impact on job creation.

Two-thirds of the firms surveyed by international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer believe phasing out the DRA could affect companies' ability to hire new staff and might potentially harm the economic recovery.

In the short term, the companies polled said they fear job creation might be affected more through the abolition of the DRA than other legislative changes in the UK.

However, despite the concerns of many firms, more than half (54 per cent) said they supported the government's decision.

"There's no doubt that removing the default retirement age has led to widespread concern about the effects on the workforce and the implications for businesses and the economy as a whole," said Caroline Stroud, co-head of Freshfields' London employment practice.

John Cridland, director general at the Confederation of British Industry, recently said the Budget announcement could boost job creation among UK businesses.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

To keep top staff, companies need to be flexible

04 April 2011 15:39:26

Companies need to be flexible if they are to keep top staff, some of whom might be working in sales recruitment roles, one commentator has suggested.

Adrienne Burgess, head of research at the Fatherhood Institute, said employers are aware of the fact their workers have lives outside the office and in order to "keep the brightest and the best you need to be flexible".

She said this is very much the case when employees have children, as they have numerous responsibilities outside work, meaning it is even more vital for their companies to be flexible in order to retain their skills.

Her comments came as the government's paternity leave rules came into effect on April 3rd.

Recent research from uSwitch.com revealed that more than a third (39 per cent) of small business owners believe companies of their size should be exempt from the legislation.

Only 21 per cent of small firms polled by the website said they thought the rules should also encompass businesses of their size.

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Most SMEs have put off hiring 'due to economic climate'

01 April 2011 14:56:44

The majority of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have not hired new staff recently because of the economic climate, a new poll has revealed.

Some seven in ten SMEs polled by huddlebuy.co.uk said the uncertain economic situation in the UK has affected their willingness to recruit new employees, possibly including some in sales jobs, reports Recruiter.

The research by the business group buying website also revealed that 95 per cent of small firm owners believe the government does not do enough to help SMEs in the country.

After the Budget announcement last week, SMEs expressed concerns that they will not see a significant impact from the proposals, according to a poll by the Federation of Small Businesses.

Nearly half (45 per cent) of those surveyed by the business group said they thought it would have little effect on the day-to-day operation of their business. However, a third said they thought it would boost their cashflow.

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Govt urged to make it easier to hire staff

23 March 2011 11:15:18

Chancellor George Osborne is being urged to make it easier to hire staff - including more people in sales jobs - when he announces the Budget today (March 23rd).

Speaking to Recruiter, Samantha O'Byrne from accountancy firm Grant Thornton, said many businesses in the UK have faced tough economic conditions recently.

"To stimulate and encourage a job-generating market, the government needs to ensure it introduces and implements policies that make it easier for businesses, particularly SMEs, to take on new people," she said.

She called for the coalition to consider extending the National Insurance holiday for businesses to make it more "wide reaching", encompassing firms in the south-east and London as well.

Ms O'Byrne added that she would like to see the contributions holiday also apply to companies which take on staff who were previously unemployed, as this will help get more people in employment.

Jes Ladva, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's London regional director, recently said there will be more jobs created in the UK over the next 12 months, particularly in the capital.

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IT and engineering jobs 'driving growth'

10 March 2011 15:55:57

The increasing number of jobs being created in the IT and engineering sectors, including sales recruitment positions, is helping to drive the recovery of the employment market, experts have claimed.

Kevin Green, chief executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, and Bernard Brown, partner and head of business services at KPMG, made the comments following the publication of the organisations' latest Report on Jobs.

The study shows that the overall level of job vacancies increased at the strongest rate since April 2010 last month, while there were strong rises in the number of both permanent and temporary staff placements.

Mr Green and Mr Brown said the IT engineering and construction industries indicate how private sector jobs growth is offsetting public sector cuts.

However, they called on the government to do more to support growth by encouraging private sector organisations to create even more jobs.

It comes after data published by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and Markit in the Construction Purchasing Managers' Index showed that recruitment activity in the UK construction industry, including the hiring of people in sales jobs, is continuing to recover as the sector emerges from the recession.

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Executive recruitment 'is surging'

07 March 2011 16:07:12

There has been a surge in the number of people being hired into executive positions in the last year, which includes executive sales recruitment, according to a new report.

The Association of Executive Search Consultants' (AESC's) 2010 Annual Report on the retained executive search industry shows that executive recruiting is now at its third highest level ever.

This is mainly due to a "dramatic resurgence" in demand last year, said Peter Felix, president of the AESC.

He noted that, overall, the industry grew by an average of 28.5 per cent in 2010, as organisations around the world were quick to realise that a shortage of talent is being exacerbated by the "tremendous tasks" facing management.

"Leadership today is at a premium since organisations cannot ignore the challenges of new competition, evolving technology, industry convergence and globalisation," Mr Felix added.

It follows an international survey carried out by Antal which showed that 52 per cent of firms will be taking on new staff in the next three months, while many are also focused on implementing staff retention measures.

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Number of over-65s in work increases

03 March 2011 15:53:55

The number of people aged over 65 but still in full-time employment, including sales jobs, is on the rise, according to the latest official figures.

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that 2.7 per cent of over-65s, or 270,000, were working full-time in 2010, up from the 1.2 per cent recorded in March 2001.

The data also showed that the 870,000 either full or part-time workers aged over 65 comprised three per cent of all workers in December 2010, compared with 1.5 per cent of the UK in March 2001.

"In October to December 2010, of those aged 65 and over and working, 83 per cent had been continuously employed for five years or more, with just over two in five working in the same job for 20 years or more," the ONS revealed.

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Employment legislation 'should be frozen'

02 March 2011 15:25:54

A freeze needs to be implemented on employment legislation in order to boost job creation in the UK, one expert has suggested.

Alistair Cox, chief executive of Hays, said that the private sector is struggling to keep up with the demand form public sector workers who were victims of government spending cuts, and one of the reasons for this is employment red tape.

According to the expert, no further legislation should be brought in this year and the coalition should instead look at how it can contribute to stimulating private sector job creation, including sales recruitment roles.

"We're not seeing significant job creation. The government should stop any additional employment legislation coming in, which is burdensome, and make[s] it less expensive to hire people," Mr Cox explained.

However, the latest Markit/Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index has revealed that there is positive jobs growth in the manufacturing sector, with the creation of new roles rising to a record high in February.

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