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Recruitment recovery 'should be celebrated'

A recovery in the recruitment sector should be being celebrated. However, the hangover from recession has meant many in the industry remain cautious, it has been claimed. A spokesperson for Jobsite said the fact the economic downturn hit so many sectors so hard and fast means recruiters have taken a battering in the last few months and they are therefore now more reticent about recovery and do not want to get their hopes raised too quickly. The representative commented: "There definitely seems to be a fear of running before you can walk but we think these slight positive increments will gain..

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Engineering, Manufacturing, Utilities

4,000 jobs saved at AugustaWestland

12/03/2010

A deal brokered by AugustaWestland to deliver 12 helicopters to the Indian government has helped save the jobs of up to 4,000 members of staff, it has been revealed. The €560 million (£510 million) deal will see the company delivering 12 AW101s for the..

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General Recruitment news

Gender pay gap 'is multi-faceted issue'

11/03/2010

The gender pay gap in the UK is a "multi-faceted" issue and therefore there is no one quick fix that can resolve the situation, it has been claimed. Steve Williams, head of equality at ACAS, said there are many issues at play in the pay gap - such as..

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Engineering, Manufacturing, Utilities

Oil and gas 'to play major energy role'

11/03/2010

Oil and gas will continue to play a major role in energy production for the foreseeable future, meaning jobs in the industry are safe for now, it has been claimed. David Kidney, minister for energy and climate change, told attendees at the RenewableUK..

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Science

Low-carbon economy 'to create high-tech jobs'

11/03/2010

A switch to a low-carbon economy will provide a welcome boost to jobs in high-tech industries, it has been claimed. Speaking at the RenewableUK annual tidal and wave power conference, David Kidney, minister for energy and climate change, said with the..

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