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Interim managers are vital to the growth of small businesses

Interim managers play a vital role in the growth of a small business, an employment expert has claimed. According to Doug Baird the managing director of one employment firm, the input and experience of senior managers can hugely benefit ...
Posted: 30 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Financial services should move on sooner than later

People in executive roles within the financial services industry are being advised to begin looking for their next career opportunity now, rather than waiting to for the New Year to explore their options. As reported by OnRec, the recent wave of ...
Posted: 30 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Employee satistfaction remains high throughout UK

A report has shown that job satisfaction amongst British employees remains high, with the percentage of those satisfied in their role rising to +42 points on the satisfaction index, reports HR Zone. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and ...
Posted: 30 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Employer demand increases to highest rate this year

A new report has shown that British employers' demand for staff has risen to the highest rate it's been this year, according to Personnel Today. The data, compiled by an independent agency, shows the number of job opportunities and the ...
Posted: 29 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Experts say the AWR will boost interim recruitment

The Association of Recruitment Consultants (ARC) has today said that Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) should boost interim recruitment in 2011, reports GradPlus today. A spokesperson for the ARC believes that introduction of the AWR will level ...
Posted: 26 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Candidates with good language skills increasingly hard to find

Candidates looking to land interim management jobs will have more success if they are multi-linguists, a recent report has revealed. According to the latest 'European Hiring Trends Report', employers are finding it hard to secure candidates with ...
Posted: 26 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Flexible workers are essential for business growth, business leaders say

A study has revealed that many business leaders believe they wouldn't be able to operate their organisations efficiently without the contribution that flexible workers make. The study, conducted by ComRes for the Professional Contractors Group ...
Posted: 25 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Survey shows interims willing to be flexible for SMEs

A new survey has shown that interim directors and senior managers are willing to be more flexible if it allows them to take a role within an SME, reports The Recruiter. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) are proving to be more attractive ...
Posted: 23 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Interim executives to help address holiday entitlement worries

Results of a survey published by TravelSupermarket today report that the workaholic culture is stopping Britons taking their full holiday entitlement - prompting some to suggest that by using change management specialists, workers can be more ...
Posted: 23 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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How an HR department should prepare for the Olympics

The recent announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that plans for the Olympics 2012 are "falling into place" provides a strong reminder of the need for employers in London (and across the UK) to start workforce planning for the ...
Posted: 23 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Pay awards continue to improve within private sector

Private sector employees, especially those in project manager jobs and other key positions, will continue to see their salaries grow, according to XpertHR. At the end of October, the median basic pay award for the previous 3 months stood at ...
Posted: 22 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Interim management jobs account for 1.4% of public sector pay bill

Claims that the public sector spends too much on interim managers have been refuted by new research, which shows just 1.4% of the total public sector payroll of £20.5bn is spent on interim management jobs, and claims that interims ...
Posted: 22 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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How to work effectively as an interim director, advises HR expert

The market for HR interim recruitment is improving, with companies seeking out experienced, knowledgeable directors to turn their businesses around, according to a prominent HR expert. As roles for interim executives start to open up, HR ...
Posted: 22 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Financial services boost executive recruitment by almost 10 per cent

The market for executive jobs has experienced a major trend shift this year, with the financial services sector almost doubling its demand for executives. As reported by OnRec, this growth in demand has outpaced all other major industries. ...
Posted: 22 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Half of senior managers will quit within two years, report claims

Half of senior managers will quit within two years, creating the risk of a 'merry-go-round' economy, warns recent research. As reported by Consultant News, the Agile Leader report investigated the views of senior executives at top-500 companies ...
Posted: 16 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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"Managing changes" the top priority of HR professionals

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) has released results of its recent HR Outlook study, which highlights the need for HR professionals to be "more curious" about their work, but also revealed that they are "upbeat" about the ...
Posted: 16 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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PM announces review of intellectual property laws

The Prime Minister has announced a review of UK copyright and intellectual property laws, in a bid to "make them fit for the internet age.'' Whatever the outcome of the review, it could spell a significant change to the skills and expertise ...
Posted: 10 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Filling interim jobs with the right talent is crucial

The Comprehensive Spending Review focused a great deal of attention on reforming public services to eliminate waste and streamline services in a bid to save money. It sparked a debate about the way to deliver change, with many people questioning ...
Posted: 10 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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A learning culture must be at the heart of companies, says business expert

Embracing employees learning and development should be at the centre of any organisations operating structure, according to the deputy director of a prominent business school. Eve Poole, from the Ashridge Public Leadership Centre has urged ...
Posted: 05 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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Charisma is the key to interim management success, expert claims

Interim managers who lead with charisma are more likely to inspire a positive response from their team members, according to a management expert. In an article for Bloomberg BusinessWeek, leadership specialist Nick Tasler explains that ...
Posted: 04 November 2010 00:00:00 by Admin | 0 comment(s)
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