Welcome to the April edition of the Encore Engage, which is dispatched to over 10,000 recruiters each month.

This month we cover the Key Employment Law Changes for 2011 as well as the news that the coalition Government intend to raise the minimum wage again in October.

This newsletter is designed to keep you updated with industry news, business round-up and local jobs. If you have any feedback please feel free to email me or call Phil on 01159596930.

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Phil Tilt
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Boats Key Employment Law Changes for 2011

The next round of legislative changes have now come into effect and more and imminent, we thought it would be helpful to provide a timely reminder of the key changes likely to impact businesses this year.

Read More Source: Wedlake Bell
parlement National minimum wage to rise 2.5% to £6.08

The national minimum wage for adults will increase 15p from October to £6.08 an hour, the government has said.

Read More Source: The BBC
Gold Fish Recruitment Consultants With Real Professional Qualifications? Never!

You need to have confidence that your business is in the safe hands of an expert, someone who is trained and experienced at managing all your hiring needs after all the cost of getting it wrong can be devastating.

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CV Good-looking female job seekers penalised by HR, finds study

HR professionals tend to discriminate against attractive female job applicants who include a photo of themselves, but they favour good looking men who do the same, new research has revealed.

Read More Source: People Management
David Cameron BCC Survey Reveals Recruitment as Biggest Challenge When Managing a Workforce

The latest survey conducted in February 2011, by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed that recruiting new employees was identified as the greatest challenge when managing a workforce.

Read More Source: Danbro
Stress The UK LGV Driver shortage - is there a solution?

Is there still a LGV Driver shortage in the UK? The simple answer is yes. Skills for Logistics (SfL) is urging the logistics industry to plan ahead if it is to avoid a recruitment crisis.

Read More Source: Logistics Manager
Red Case The 2011 Budget - Employment measures

The 2011 Budget and the Government's accompanying "Plan for Growth" contain a number of employment-related measures, including announcements that the Government will:

Read More Source: Burges Salmon
Social Facing up to social media

With an estimated 30 million Facebook and 9 million 'Tweeters' in the UK, social networking sites are more popular than ever.

Read More Source: HRZone
Manufacturing Third of jobseekers feel unappreciated

One in three jobseekers feels unappreciated by their employer, according to a poll from Monster.co.uk.

Read More Source: The Recruiter