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Self-employment 'a sensible option for older workers'

23 March 2012 15:26:00

People who are thinking about pursuing a career change as retirement approaches have been encouraged to consider a route into self-employment.

Dr Dianne Bown-Wilson, founder of Inmyprime.co.uk, is confident that this career option "is a great choice for older people" who are bored of their current line of work.

However, she added that jobseekers will only fully appreciate being self-employed if they research the role expected of them in advance, as well as plan ahead for the work involved.

This is because such a career can lead to insecure and erratic lives, which could catch those unprepared or unwilling for this change by surprise.

For those who study the career change thoroughly, Dr Bown-Wilson stated: "Making a career change to self-employment can be a profitable way forward for those who realise that they are likely to suffer from age-related issues in the workplace - such as lack of development, promotional opportunities and job insecurity."

Dianah Worman, diversity adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, recently stated that older workers still have plenty to offer their employers.

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George Osborne 'could have been bolder with Budget'

22 March 2012 15:09:08

The chief executive of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) has given the 2012 Budget a decent rating in regards to its impact on jobs.

Kevin Green believes that the chancellor has "taken solid steps" in his bid to implement job growth across the UK.

He explained that this kick-start has come through the commitment by government to create an internationally competitive tax regime.

On the flip side though, Mr Green believes the Budget "could have been bigger, bolder and braver", and so rated it 6/10 for jobs.

The REC chief executive noted: "There were some missed opportunities – such as specific measures to cut EU red tape, reduce regulations surrounding agency workers and to simplify the new pensions auto-enrolment system, all of which are necessary moves to help business and encourage job creation."

Earlier this week, London mayor Boris Johnson promised that he would create 200,000 new jobs in the capital if he is re-elected in May.

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Boris Johnson 'vows to create 200,000 new jobs'

21 March 2012 16:03:27

If he is guaranteed office for another four years, London mayor Boris Johnson is preparing to create 200,000 new jobs in the capital.

The outspoken Conservative pointed out that 104,000 new jobs can be created in the property sector alone, due to the government's commitment to allow him to invest £3 billion in housing.

A number of schemes which Mr Johnson has planned should he be re-elected in May 3rd should also open up 59,500 job opportunities, while 32,300 could be established via improvement's to London's transport system.

Mr Johnson commented: "Through working hard to cut waste in the Greater London Authority, freeing up £3.5 billion for services and securing a better deal for London from Number 10, we will directly create 200,000 jobs for Londoners."

The London mayor's vows came soon after Michael Ward, president of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group, acknowledged that more jobs could be created across the UK if the government simplifies certain initiatives in the business sector.

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IPA looks to get 300 young people into work

20 March 2012 15:13:31

Videogame giant Activision and social media heavyweights Facebook and Twitter are among the organisations backing a new strategy for helping young people in the UK secure a job.

The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) has introduced the Creative Pioneers Challenge, which is planning to fast-track 300 school leavers into work.

Anyone aged at least 16 years old can put their name forward for the initiative, with those successful gaining a job from September of this year.

Candidates will be able to ply their trade as an apprentice or paid intern in such roles as television production, creative services, advertising and digital technology.

Nicola Mendelsohn, the IPA's president, stated: "We want young people from any background to enter; it's not just about qualifications, it's about having the right mindset and attitude; it's about seeing yourself as part of the next generation of creative pioneers."

The Trades Union Congress recently stated that unless the chancellor's upcoming Budget supports young people by enhancing employment programmes, the UK could lose a generation of talented and skilled workers.

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Scotland's labour market 'already improves in 2012'

19 March 2012 17:03:59

The labour market conditions of Scotland received a boost throughout February, if the results of a new report are anything to go by.

In its latest Report on Jobs, the Bank of Scotland has seen that both permanent and temporary work in the country has witnessed a rise in the number of successful candidates.

Furthermore, the organisation has seen average permanent salaries recording a healthy rise, as well as permanent candidate availability increasing after four months of non-activity.

Donald MacRae, a chief economist at Bank of Scotland, said: "Scotland's labour market showed an important improvement in February … the deterioration evident from April last year appears to have been arrested at the beginning of this year."

The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Barometer, which gives a snapshot of Scotland's labour market conditions, also saw a rise from 50.4 in January to 52.4 last month.

Earlier this month, the latest Report on Jobs from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation highlighted that permanent job placements had hit a nine-month high.

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Social media 'could hinder a jobseeker's chances of employment'

16 March 2012 16:54:33

A jobseeker's social media page could be having a significant impact on whether they gain employment or not.

This is the key finding of a new study carried out by Eurocom Worldwide and Global PR Network, which highlighted that one in five technology industry executives claim to have checked a candidate's online profile which resulted in the person losing out from gaining the job.

On top of this, an estimated 40 per cent of respondents to the survey admitted that they will check a person's social media page sometime during the interviewing process.

Mads Christensen, the network director at Eurocom Worldwide, commented: "The fact that one in five applicants disqualify themselves from an interview because of content in the social media sphere is a warning to jobseekers and a true indicator of the digital reality we now live in."

People can also heighten their chances of gaining employment by going into an interview displaying the right attitude, Carlie Santoro, recruitment manager at Quest Professional, recently advised.

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Ex-offenders 'have a point to prove in the workplace'

30 December 2011 14:54:02

Recruiters have been told of the positives that can be gained by bringing ex-offenders into the workplace.

While many employers will be sceptical about hiring a person who has served a stint in prison, Sarah Gordon, associate director of the Sammons Group and chair of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation's Diversity & Inclusion Forum, believes this feeling does not need to be acted upon.

The expert acknowledged that the need for ex-offenders to prove themselves in the outside world once more will make them more "diligent and productive" in their work.

Ms Gordon added: "As well as smoothing transition into work and raising awareness amongst employers, the input of recruitment professionals can ensure that the training that ex-offenders receive is linked to roles and skills where there is demand with the local labour market."

Her comments come soon after a study by the Federation of Small Businesses and the All Party Parliamentary Small Business Group highlighted that a third of small businesses in the UK are having problems with hiring suitably skilled workers.

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Young people 'need more assistance to step onto a career ladder'

29 December 2011 14:07:43

More help is required for people making the transition from full-time education to working life.

This is the opinion of Carmen Watson, managing director of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, who believes that young individuals are in need of further assistance by employers so that this task can be undertaken with more ease.

In fact, the expert estimated that the changes to youth unemployment "will be where the battle is won or lost in 2012".

Therefore, she advised: "Young people must do more to perfect the way they approach perspective employers, but at the same time, employers must be prepared to aid young people who are making the transition from education to full time work for the first time."

Ms Watson's views come soon after a study conducted by Totaljobs.com revealed that on average 23 people are seeking each job opportunity in the UK at the moment.

This figure rises to 33 applicants per vacancy in the south east of the nation.

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A UK job opportunity 'is being sought by 23 people'

28 December 2011 16:27:09

The UK jobs market has become even more competitive, if the findings of a new study are anything to go by.

According to research carried out by Totaljobs.com, 23 people are applying for a job in the UK on average.

This figure rises to 33 applicants for job opportunities in the south east of the country, though only ten people are fighting for a work vacancy in East Anglia.

Looking into the current state of the UK jobs market, John Salt, director of Totaljobs.com, said: "Since March, the whole market has frozen, with companies reluctant to risk a rise in head-count when consumer confidence is taking a battering – and uncertainty around the future of the euro threatens to pull the whole economy back into recession."

The research follows on from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation detailing in its latest Jobs Outlook that 81 per cent of employers are looking to either grow or maintain their current agency workforces.

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Gap years 'can improve a person's career outlook'

23 December 2011 15:16:23

People who are currently searching for a new job have been told how a gap year could help them land on the career path of a lifetime.

Marcus Watts, managing director at Greenforce, believes that individuals can gain many benefits by taking up this form of travel.

However, he was keen to note that this will only be the case if the trip is planned so that it boosts a person's job outlook, and not just used for as an excuse to enjoy an expansive holiday.

Mr Watts explained: "Choose something targeted towards your career which helps your CV, therefore the cost is something that you will then get back by securing a job faster than other people or getting a better paid job."

Once people have returned from a gap year, Piya Khanna, executive coach at Change to Succeed, advises them to search for a career that they will love.

The expert acknowledged that this is because being in a job which is not enjoyable can lead to feelings of resentment and a deep sense of dissatisfaction" building up over time.

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Self-employment 'an attractive option for Brits'

25 November 2011 15:42:00

People who are finding it difficult to secure a full-time job have been advised on how going into self-employment could be a beneficial choice.

Dr Dianne Bown-Wilson, small business advisor and age management specialist at in my prime, pointed out that the economic woes have meant jobs are in short supply.

As a result, travelling down the self-employment route has become much more of an "attractive choice" for those still searching for work.

"There are a number of advantages to setting up in business when times are hard, including the fact that it is possible to win business on a strategy of offering lower prices and a better and more flexible level of service in comparison to larger competitors," Ms Bown-Wilson explained.

Furthermore, the expert believes that the recent recession and economic troubles has helped in making people more innovative in the business sphere.

When it comes to keeping morale up in a workplace at a time where pay rises are not an option, a study by People 1st Training Company and ICM Research found that 66 per cent of workers would be grateful if their employer offered training and career development opportunities.

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Flexible working 'can help businesses meet key goals'

24 November 2011 15:53:46

Flexible working opportunities are not being taken up by many small and medium sized businesses, a new study has suggested.

According to a survey conducted by O2 to support the launch of its Joined Up People strategy, 25 per cent of firms questioned did not have any technology in place to accompany flexible working opportunities.

Furthermore, there were just over a quarter of businesses (26 per cent) which had established a remote working solution for their staff to take advantage of.

Commenting on the figures, Claire Darley, head of small business sales at O2, was keen to stress the importance of having flexible working options open to staff.

She explained: "By allowing employees to be smarter about the way that they work and giving them the tools they need, we believe that many small businesses can actually deliver on some of the key business objectives they are setting themselves."

Transport minster Norman Baker also pointed out recently that, in his opinion, allowing a workforce to operate flexibly is now "simply the smart thing to do".

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AWR could 'change how temporary workers are hired'

23 November 2011 16:41:46

The Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) 2011 could see businesses changing the way they hire temporary staff members.

Reculver Solicitors' James Carmody gave this view on the new rules, which state that after 12 weeks of going through qualifying, temporary workers will be given the right to be paid the same pay as permanent staff.

The expert was keen to point out that he does not believe the regulations will alter the number of employees taken on by businesses across the UK.

However, he noted that it could have a significant effect on how long firms allow temporary assignments to carry on for per staff member.

Expanding on this point, Mr Carmody said: "It would be very unfortunate for the temp in question if the employer gets rid of them after 11 weeks, only to replace them with another temp doing the same thing."

His views come soon after research conducted by Hudson revealed that many managers see agency workers as being more reliable and focused than permanent staff.

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Firms 'should incorporate technology' to boost success

27 April 2011 14:44:19

Companies of all sizes, including those in the field of sales recruitment, should aim to harness technology if they wish to boost success, according to one expert.

James Bellini, business futurologist and public speaker, said the increasingly technological business environment in the UK means that companies which refuse to adapt and realise that they need to change their working practices will suffer.

Taking advantage of new working practices and adding new technologies to the business means that even companies in a non-technical sector can prosper, the expert explained.

"Innovation is also about how you do things. You can sell a traditional product in a very 21st century, digital way by making use of the technologies about," he added.

Recently, Roger Harrop, business expert and international speaker, said that getting the best out of workers and boosting overall productivity can be achieved through defying workplace conventions and implementing new working practices.

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Defying convention 'gets the best out of workers'

21 April 2011 12:16:30

Getting the best out of workers and boosting overall productivity can be achieved through defying workplace conventions, according to one sector expert.

Roger Harrop, business expert and international speaker, said that few employers are realising the potential business benefits of putting health and safety at the centre of everything they do.

He pointed to the example of Microsoft Holland, where staff are judged solely on the basis of results, and therefore have a far greater deal of flexibility in terms of working hours and workloads.

Attitudes such as this should be adopted in the UK if firms want to ensure staff are satisfied with their jobs, Mr Harrop claimed.

"They are as a result the most productive Microsoft company in the world, with absenteeism and sickness both down. Do what Microsoft Holland has done, and turn the world of work on its head," he added.

It comes after a new Bristol University study suggested that productivity among staff, including those in sales recruitment positions, could be improved if companies encouraged healthy initiatives such as walking or cycling to work.

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Scottish labour market 'saw demand for staff rise in March'

18 April 2011 15:50:25

Demand for staff rose at the fastest pace since September 2007 in March this year, new statistics have shown.

The Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs revealed that there was further improvement in the Scottish labour market last month, which could be good news for people searching for sales jobs.

According to the report, the number of people placed in both short and long-term job positions increased over the survey period, while demand for new workers grew further.

During March, availability for both permanent and temporary employees rose, the report also revealed.

"Recovery from the recession is extending to the labour market, with the demand for permanent staff rising at the fastest pace for three and a half years," said Donald McRae, chief economist at the Bank of Scotland.

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics showed that during the three-month period ending at the beginning of March 2011, the number of people in full-time employment increased by 143,000.

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Businesses can have both flexibility and productivity

11 April 2011 15:29:35

Businesses recruiting for sales and marketing jobs can allow their new employees to work from home without jeopardising productivity, it has been claimed.

According to the Telework Association (TA), while flexible working can create pitfalls for companies that are not prepared for it, with a little forethought the benefits far outweigh the shortfalls.

The TA's development director Shirley Borrett said firms that set clear goals for their new staff members should have no issues with maintaining productivity once they have recruited the right candidates.

"If managers measure people by what they expect them to do, what they expect them to achieve in a week or a month or a quarter or a year - if they're that kind of manger then they're not going to have a lot of problems managing people remotely," Ms Borrett said.

She added: "The fact that they can't see them is not a key thing in supervising them."

Her comments come after figures from the Office for National Statistics were published showing that workplace productivity has risen despite increasing numbers of people requesting home working.

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Temporary vacancies 'rose sharply in March'

06 April 2011 14:22:30

The number of temporary and contract staff vacancies, which could include some roles in sales recruitment, rose sharply in March, according to a new report.

Last month saw the sharpest rate increase since July 2007 in temporary workforce vacancies, the new Report on Jobs by KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) revealed.

Compared to the high level seen in February, temporary staff billing increased at a slower pace in March.

During the month, temporary and contract staff pay remained fairly muted, according to the report.

Bernard Brown, partner and head of business services at KPMG, said: "The UK jobs market continued to expand in March albeit at a slower pace.

"The latest figures show that the job market recovery remains volatile."

Last month, the March REC JobsOutlook report revealed that employers are likely to boost both their short and long-term recruitment in 2011.

It found business confidence is growing, which is improving employers' outlook for the year ahead.

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Permanent staff placements 'slowed in March'

06 April 2011 14:21:20

Following the ten-month high seen in February, staff appointments of permanent workers slowed in March, new data has revealed.

Despite the easing of the rate, March still saw a marked improvement in demand for staff, some of whom might be working in sales recruitment roles, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG's Report on Jobs.

Permanent staff vacancies last month increased at the quickest pace since April last year, the report revealed.

The level of permanent salary inflation also rose sharply, hitting the highest rate for eight months.

Kevin Green, chief executive of the REC, said: "The jobs market is still growing but at a slower rate than in February."

He added the report "highlights that the UK has a two-speed labour market with the private sector creating jobs as the public sector reduces employment".

Figures released this week by Reed revealed that year-on-year demand for employees was up 25 per cent in March this year.

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Year-on-year employee demand 'up 25%'

05 April 2011 16:09:55

Year-on-year demand for employees was up 25 per cent in March compared to the same month last year, new figures have shown.

While the number of job opportunities for workers, some of whom might be looking for sales recruitment roles, dropped slightly last month - by two per cent - employer demand is still more prevalent than last year, the Job Index by Reed found.

The report also revealed that salaries for new jobs are still down around one per cent in real terms, which has been the case since December 2009.

Commenting on the index, Martin Warnes, managing director of the company, said economic recovery cannot be taken for granted, since the "sharp rise" in job creation which was seen at the beginning of the year has petered out.

"However, job creation is well ahead of last year," he said. "With high job competition keeping salaries flat this is a good time for employers to find the talented people they need."

Recent data from the Chartered Management Institute and Xpert HR revealed that there was better staff retention throughout the UK in the past year, with fewer workers resigning, retiring or being made redundant.

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Young entrepreneurs 'needed to create jobs and boost recovery'

31 March 2011 13:47:43

In order to support the country's economic recovery and help in the creation of new job opportunities, the UK needs more young entrepreneurs, those looking for sales jobs have heard.

John May, chief executive of Young Enterprise, noted that enterprising workers will be created if younger members of society are provided with the right skills.

He stated: "Ultimately, they will be the generation that will help drive our economic recovery, growing businesses, creating jobs and competing globally."

Young people also needed to possess entrepreneurial skills due to the fact that levels of youth unemployment are currently quite high in the UK, Mr May went on to say.

Earlier this month, the commentator also gave his backing to government plans to create a new Enterprise Champions Programme.

First-hand entrepreneurial experience will be gained by young people who are given the chance to get involved in this initiative, the expert added.

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Swindon redevelopment 'to create 3,000 new jobs'

30 March 2011 11:24:42

An upcoming redevelopment scheme in Swindon could be set to create as many as 3,000 new jobs, it has been suggested.

According to reports from the Swindon Advertiser, a variety of plans - including a large-scale theme park, an eco-village and a light industry and retail centre - have been drawn up for the site of RAF Lyneham, which is soon to be closed.

Meetings have been called at the Wiltshire Golf and Country Club by the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce to discuss the proposals and owner of the leisure facility Eddie Shah has spoken out for the need for everyone to play their part in deciding the future of the site.

He told the newspaper: "We need the immediate and unconditional support of the business community to lead us out of this challenging situation."

RAF Lyneham has been the home of UK military air transport operations since the early 1940s.

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New employment scheme to create 2,000 jobs in London

28 March 2011 16:09:51

A new initiative has been launched by the Mayor's Fund for London, in a bid to help 2,000 young people into work.

The scheme will target youngsters from some of the city's most deprived areas.

"We believe that the way out of poverty is a decent job. However, the current employment landscape is confusing for both young people seeking work and for employers who want to help," said Chris Robinson, chief executive of the Mayor's Fund for London.

"Young London Working supports young people who are unsure of where to go for quality advice, guidance and training and ultimately decent jobs."

He added that the initiative will fill the gap between employers' skill needs and opportunities for disadvantaged young people.

Meanwhile, the Confederation of British Industry last week claimed that some of the measures set out in chancellor George Osborne's Budget could lead to job creation, which may include sales jobs.

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Work experience 'vital in inspiring career moves'

25 March 2011 15:20:27

In order to inspire the future direction of their careers, young people might need to undertake proper work experience, it is suggested, which could potentially include those considering sales jobs.

A lack of experience has led to some young job hunters being unaware of what career route they want to go down in the years ahead, the Notgoingtouni.co.uk managing director, Spencer Mehlman, said.

"A great number of them aren't very sure of their career path or their chosen career, and a lot of that is down to them never having really been in the workplace," he stated.

Some of the preconceived ideas about work which people possess might be addressed with the aid of more work experience opportunities, Mr Mehlman added, with this also helping to define the kind of environment they might benefit from working in.

The 2011 Budget announcement recently confirmed that young people will be supported with the help of 80,000 new work experience places.

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Chancellor's Budget 'could help with job creation'

24 March 2011 14:45:41

Job creation is something which chancellor George Osborne's 2011 Budget should help to support among UK businesses, it is suggested, which might potentially include the likes of sales jobs.

The Confederation of British Industry's director general, John Cridland, noted that business growth could also be given a boost through the measures unveiled by Mr Osborne earlier this week.

He stated: "Reductions in regulations on businesses and the promise of a faster planning system will provide relief to companies trying to take on staff and invest."

Mr Cridland went on to say that job creation might also be supported thanks to the chancellor's aim to cut the amount of red tape which firms have to contend with.

The creation of a competitive tax system is one area which the government is keen to focus on, according to ministers, with the education of the country's workforce also something it hopes to enhance further.

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