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

This month we cover the key developments to UK law in 2011 and we have news that manufacturing growth is at it fastest rate since records began.

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
Encore Personnel

Latest Industry News

Boats UK Employment - Key Developments for 2011

In this client alert we identify key developments in UK employment law expected in the coming year and highlight those steps which employers should be taking to prepare their UK businesses for these developments.

Read More Source: Gibson Dunn
Manufaturing UK manufacturing growth at fastest since records began

UK manufacturing in January expanded at its fastest pace since records began in 1992, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

Read More Source: The BBC
Ppl Cricle Encore introduces unique online workforce induction videos

Investing in the skills of individuals is essential to business success but this can prove to be both time consuming and costly especially when large induction programmes are routinely necessary.

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Retirement Retirement for men and women starting later, ONS finds

The average age at which men and women retire has increased in recent years, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Read More Source: The BBC
David Cameron New "Employer's Charter" planned to help boost the economy

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, plans to implement a new "Employer's Charter" with the aim of making life easier for employers and to encourage growth within the private sector.

Read More Source: Trethowans
Stress Output and employment is rising at Britain's small manufacturers

Strong demand from both at home and abroad has contributed to the increased work flow over the last three months.

Read More Source: The Manufacturer
Retirement Age 6 Ways to handle Stress at Work

Are you stressed at work? Do you feel strained, anxious, worried and tense? These are just other ways of referring to stress.

Read More Source: Training Zone
Eorking Employers plan to maintain or grow headcount

More than nine in 10 employers (94%) are planning to increase or maintain head count, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation's February JobsOutlook.

Read More Source: The Recruiter
Manufacturing New research reveals mangers need to be lifting employee morale

The latest research carried out by the Chartered institute of Personal & Development (CIPD) has illustrated that out of 2000 employees a third of them say their standard of living has worsened over the last 6 months compared with only 10% of employees that say it has improved.

Read More Source: Danbro