In this month's edition we look at the employment law that will still be coming into place in 2010, news that recruitmnet costs are rising due to the number of applicants that are applying for jobs and news that even with high unemployment there are still positions that remain unfilled at job centres for over 6 months.

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.

I hope you find the newsletter a useful resource.

Phil Tilt
Encore Personnel

Latest Industry News

Hammer Employment Law Developments

A General Election and a new coalition Government has failed to stall these forthcoming new employment law developments:

Read More Source: dwf.co.uk
Pound Sign Recruitment costs rise due to increase in job seekers

The increase in job seekers seen since the economic downturn has led to extra expense for businesses as they struggle to manage an unprecedented rise in applications, according to research by SHL, the leader in talent assessment solutions.

Read More Source: onrec.co.uk
ChangAn Logo Car Manufacturer creates 200 jobs in Nottingham

One of China's leading car manufacturers, Chongqing ChangAn Automobile Company, has announced that they will be creating over 200 jobs at their new site in Nottingham by 2015

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Chart Recruitment specialist reports a record for orders of temporary workers

The industrial division of the Leicester branch, one of 16 divisions in the company, recorded 519 workers booked to work.

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Job Centre Plus More than 7,000 roles advertised in job centres unfilled for six months

Thousands of jobs have been left unfilled for at least six months, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics.

Read More Source: The Independent
Ill Person In Bed UK workers take 35 million ‘sickies’ for personal reasons

The UK economy is suffering as its workers take more than 35 million sick days a year for personal reasons rather than for a genuine illness, according to a survey by Aon Consulting

Read More Source: People Management
Cogs Small manufacturers consider return to UK

Small manufacturers are actively considering shifting production from the Far East back to the UK, boosting employment prospects, according to a new study.

Read More Source: The Recruiter
Person on Computer Aging workforce problems

SEMTA, the Sector Skills Council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies, has recognised the challenges posed by, and felt by, an aging industrial workforce.

Read More Source: The Manufacturer
Lorry Warehouse boss fuels debate

The chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association has called on the Transport Secretary to fulfill a Tory pre-election pledge to introduce a fuel duty stabiliser.

Read More Source: The Manufacturer
Man With Child Coalition could rewrite paternity leave plans

Regulations introduced by the Labour government for extended paternity leave for fathers could be shelved and rewritten by the coalition, it has been revealed.

Read More Source: People Management