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

This months items include news that unemployment has dropped for the second month running and information on the modern workplace consultation that the government has announced.

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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Latest Industry News

Boats Second fall in jobless total is good news but jobs market remains fragile

UK unemployment figures show another drop in the number of people out of work.

Read More Source: The REC
parlement Government launches Consultation on Modern Workplaces

This month sees the Coalition Government's launch of a consultation that could introduce some new concepts.

Read More Source: Trethowans
Gold Fish Encore Europe bridges the Skills Shortage Gap

A recent survey shows that a sixth of employers are struggling to fill key positions despite the current high levels of unemployment.

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CV Encore Drives to Compliance

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) have confirmed that from the 6h June they will be charging £80 for the release of immobilisation devices.

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David Cameron Jobs Outlook reveals employer confidence at its highest for over a year as headcount freezes are lifted

Confidence among employers has soared to its highest level in a year.

Read More Source: The REC
Stress West Midlands needs skills to keep foot on the gas

Despite impressive growth in quarter one of 2011, firms in the West Midlands are trying to find ways to deal with a growing shortage of skilled labour and could turn to the public sector.

Read More Source: The Manufacturer
Red Case Employee satisfaction hits record low in downturn

Workers' 'fixed grin' in tough times reaches public sector, finds CIPD.

Read More Source: People Management
Social Survey highlights industry concerns over energy

A recent survey conducted by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers has made it clear that the prime concern of UK manufacturers is the rising cost of energy.

Read More Source: The Manufacturer
Manufacturing Downward trend in sickness absence

The average UK employee took five days off sick in 2010, compared with 6.7 in 2007, according to a survey by EEF and Westfield Health.

Read More Source: The Manufacturer
Manufacturing The Anti Social Network

As anyone who watched the recent film knows, since its very inception Facebook has been the subject of litigation.

Read More Source: Trethowans
Manufacturing Bosses beware: employees don't think much of you

Brits are the most critical employees in the world with 70% believing they could do a better job than their boss, a new study from Monster has found..

Read More Source: the Recruiter