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.
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Phil Tilt
Encore Personnel
Latest Industry News
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
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
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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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.
Read MoreThousands 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
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
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
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
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
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 ManagementWelcome to the July edition of the Encore Engage. This magazine is read by 10,000+ recruiters every month! This Month's Business Round-Up
Hain Celestial Group has acquired Churchill Food Products, the Nottingham-based manufacturer of food-to-go products, for undisclosed terms.
Hain Celestial, 23 Britannia Estate, Leagrave Rd, Luton, LU3 1RJ
Tel: 01582 401177
www.hain-celestial.co.uk
Roberts Bakery has acquired Aldreds, the Ilkeston-based bakery with 62 staff, from D&G Food Group for undisclosed terms.
Roberts Bakery, Gadbrook Park, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7RQ
Tel: 01606 41122
www.frank-roberts.co.uk
Heygates is to start recruiting up to 250 staff for the new £20m Fine Lady bakery due to open in Newton Heath, Manchester, in October.
Heygates, Bugbrooke, Bugbrooke Mills, Northampton, NN7 3QH
Tel: 01604 830381
www.heygates.co.uk
Westbridge Foods is to set up a new 8,900 sq ft headquarters at the Enigma Commercial Centre in Malvern.
Westbridge Foods, 32 Church Street, Malvern, WR14 2AZ
Tel: 01684 581800
www.westbridge-foods.co.uk
Cherry Tree Bakeries is to create 20 jobs for a new cake production line at its site in Burnley.
Cherry Tree Bakeries, Belshaw Crt, Billington Rd, Burnley, BB11 5UB
Tel: 01282 451804
www.cherrytreebakery.co.uk
Hayden's Bakeries is creating up to 150 jobs following the expansion of its bakery site in Devizes.
Hayden's Bakeries, London Rd, Devizes, SN10 2EU
Tel: 01380 727222
www.haydens-bakeries.co.uk
Tate & Lyle is to sell its EU Sugar Refining division to American Sugar Refining of the US for £211m, including a London-based sugar refinery and Lyle's syrup factory.
Tate & Lyle, Sugar Quay, Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DQ
Tel: 020 76266525
www.tateandlyle.com
Appliances Direct is to open a 51,000 sq ft kitchen appliances showroom and distribution centre at the Nursery business park in South Normanton, Derbyshire, in September.
Appliances Direct, Common Road, Huthwaite, Notts, NG17 2JL
Tel: 0871 9844415
www.appliancesdirect.co.uk
Mulberry is to increase the 200-strong workforce at its luxury handbags factory in Somerset with 50 new jobs.
The Rookery, Chilcompton, Somerset, BA3 4EH
Tel: 01761 234230
www.mulberry.com
Regatta is setting up an additional 17,500 sq ft warehouse for its outdoor clothing business at Parkway Trading Estate in Manchester.
Regatta, Risol House, Mercury Way, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7RR
Tel: 0161 7491287
www.regatta.com
BemroseBooth has gone into administration through David Rubin & Partners, with the loss of more than 200 jobs at its Derby-based printing business.
BemroseBooth, PO Box 18, Wayzgoose Drive, Derby, DE21 6XG
Tel: 01332 294242
www.bemrosebooth.com
Wilkinson is to open about 17 new discount hardware stores this year.
Wilkinson Hardware Stores, JK House, Worksop, Notts, S80 3YY
Tel: 01909 505505
www.wilko.co.uk
Comet is planning is to refurbish 40 of its 248 electrical stores this year.
Comet, Three Rivers Court, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1FX
Tel: 01923 710000
www.comet.co.uk
Nissan has started producing a new engine at its Sunderland plant, as part of a £15m investment that could create up to 200 new jobs by 2013.
Nissan, Washington Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NS
Tel: 01923 899334
www.nissan.co.uk
