This is your one-stop shop for employment information. From industry news and recruitment success stories to facts for wowing prospective employers with, these gems will keep your finger on the pulse of the job market...
KPMG has kicked off an
exciting hiring drive for its new tax centre of excellence in Glasgow.
A self-employment trend spurred by solo practitioners
has given accountancy startups a bounce.
Demand for junior accountants set to rise
as contractors' market prepares for a dramatic surge.
The success of the UK Top 60 accounting firms in 2012
led to a boost in trainees and staff.
A rise in finance employment and general headcount stability in London
bodes well for the health of the City.
Companies' failure to fill their finance vacancies quickly enough
is putting existing staff under pressure, finds a specialist recruiter.
Clever hires are required in finance departments to ensure that staff don't fall prey to burnout,
says a leading recruitment firm.
Finance workers have lost that loving feeling for their jobs, according to recruitment experts...
but employee engagement could rekindle the romance.
Unemployment has fallen in the UK...
but can the figures be trusted?
Got itchy feet? You're not the only one. Company loyalty
has plummeted among UK employees.
One third of employers
are too busy to properly meet their new starters.
UK hiring is slow in general,
but edging ahead in the financial sector.
As UK citizens dispute government plans to monitor people's web habits,
the US develops legislation to stop employers from accessing workers' social-media accounts.
Here's what you
need to know if you want to be prepared for getting a job in a Big Four firm.
A fall in unemployment for the UK... but there are
hidden statistics behind the headline figure.
A food company boss
has warned that the UK 'pasty tax' will cost jobs.
Social networks are great tools for job hunting... but take care to
protect your identity when you use them.
The Office for National Statistics has recently published its 'reasons for leaving last job' report,
outlining how the recession has influenced quitting.
Are you a micro-business owner?
You could be in for a big celebration!
An online toolkit has been launched
to give firms a hand with understanding new Agency Workers Regulations.
New research indicates that flexible working
could dramatically cut workplace absenteeism.
Don't snap your golf clubs just yet...
try to make time for your hobbies instead!
Can you believe it... most finance professionals
are still relying on basic spreadsheets to do the books!
SMEs are feeling the taxman's squeeze harder than most other companies,
says leading insolvency practitioner.
As round-the-clock technology hurls people off their work-life balance,
accountants are crying out for a four-day week.
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Fed up with hearing about ageism in the job market?
You're not alone.
The jobless total takes a surprise fall
in new government figures.
Thinking of telling the world about your office Grand National sweepstake?
You may want to think again!
A massive sex discrimination case against Wal-Mart
may be heading for the buffers at the US Supreme Court.
At a glance:
key tax and enterprise points from George Osborne's 2011 Budget.
As the 2011 Budget approaches, SME entrepreneurs are
calling on government to target resources towards high-growth firms and boost UK jobs.
Our second guest column from Clive Davis
sheds light on current recruitment strategies.
Gain some insights into the challenges that recruiters are facing in today's job market in
our myth-busting guest article by Robert Half director Clive Davis.
Employers want more financial-planning advice to be offered in the workplace,
according to research from Standard Life.
Scrabbling around for those pesky receipts so you can claim back your freelance expenses? Well,
scrabble no more!
A Manchester event for enterprising freelancers
has scored a massive approval rating.
Accounting firm CEO
offers students advice on soothing their budget headaches.
Students want banks to provide them with more money-management resources,
says new research.
Kaplan says that
apprenticeships are good for business, and good for you.
Prime minister David Cameron
has extended a warm welcome to Apprenticeship Week.
Economic uncertainty is continuing to unnerve freelancers,
says a new survey.
Employee awards bring incentives to businesses as well as individuals,
say industry experts.
Thrash or cash: did you know that there are
two Big Fours in the world?
Here is our handy guide to help you tell the difference.
The European Working Time Directive is not holding much water for today's trainee accountants:
new research suggests they are prepared to work as many hours as it takes to get ahead.
David Cameron wants to make it easier for companies to sack workers and avoid unfair dismissal claims.
Here's what a Thomas Eggar solicitor thinks of the plans.
Are you suffering from the January blues? Of course you are! But why do we always get them when we go back to work after Christmas?
Science has the answer.
What are the main workplace quirks that accountants have picked up in 2010?
New survey results reveal all.
Remote-working solutions are key to ploughing on through the Big Freeze,
says industry expert.
What are the biggest HR mistakes made by small or medium-sized enterprises?
Find out here.
Current employee legislation is out of date and may be hindering the flow of the job market,
says the Forum of Private Business.
As the Republic of Ireland edges closer to a debt-relief loan, a recruiter says that the move
could bode well for the country's financial jobs market.
UK employment figures are showing signs of improvement,
according to the Office of National Statistics.
Job creation will be a key theme in this year's Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Find out more here.
Find out why the recruitment sector may be turning into a
honeypot for investment.
The 2010 Women in the City awards was a big night in the career of one inspirational accountant.
Find out more here.
Personnel advocacy group CIPD
criticises the Coalition over the potential effects of cuts on UK jobs.
What did the Big Four accountancy firms make of the government's Comprehensive Spending Review?
Find out here.
Thinking of getting away from it all now the UK skies are grey? Brazil
looks like an ideal spot in which to work while you play.
Are you currently working as a tax agent? HMRC has
some brand new toolkits to tell you about.
Think job satisfaction is on the wane in the financial sector?
Think again.
Did you know that accountants are now running six out of 10 FTSE 100 companies? Well,
you do now.
Want to know how the accountancy world has reacted to HMRC's admission of tax mistakes?
Find out here.
Don't believe the negative press on jobs, says Oxford accountancy firm.
Create a balanced work space using these
feng shui principles.
A new report by the Centre for Cities research group urges the
Coalition government to address 'jobs deficit' in England.
As David Cameron takes up residence in Number 10 as the UK's new Prime Minister, forming the first coalition government since the Second World War, we ask:
What does a Con-Lib government mean for UK employment?
PricewaterhouseCoopers announces record number of graduate hires in the first quarter of 2010.
Long-term unemployment has hit the highest level for 13 years, new research from the Office for National Statistics shows.
There are a lot of accounting software providers out there. Here's
how to choose the right accounting software for you.
National Insurance hike will slow UK employment recovery, says Britain's leading recruiters.
Looking for a job in accounting? Want to tailor your CV to the best jobs on the market? Check out
Robert Half's guide to the hottest finance jobs in 2010.
New legislation sees
paternity leave allowance increased to six months. Read the reaction from Labour minister Harriet Harman and David Frost, director general of the BCC.
Could this be a sign of the upturn?
New research shows that unemployment is down across the UK.
The recession brought the role of the insolvency practitioner to the fore. But is business really booming?
Licensed insolvency practitioner Brian Johnson explains the key trends and challenges facing IPs in 2010.
HMRC cracks down on tax agents in a bid to prevent tax evasion. Here's
how the changes will affect you.
Many AAT students are also in full-time employment.
Here's how Laura Jack juggled her studies with a new promotion.
James Caan founded recruitment firm Alexander Mann in 1985 and grew it
to a £130m turnover firm. There's very little the TV Dragon doesn't
know about the recruitment industry.
Read Caan's views on what makes a great hire.
Think tank New Economics Foundation has been indulging in a spot of 'accountant bashing' with a new study on jobs in the UK. They claim
tax advisers contribute nothing to society. We disagree.
Success story: Read how
Myra Geater bounced back from redundancy to become a high flying accountant at Vodafone.
Does an employee's attractiveness affect their success and earning potential? New research unearths some alarming results.
In the battle of good looks versus IQ, who wins?
If you could pick a celebrity to work for you, who would you choose? In
a nationwide poll of small businesses, ten celebrities have been named
the UK's most employable stars.
Can you guess who takes the top spot?
Here's what happened when a
Deloitte trainee discovered her internal email on the 'hottest boys' in the London office had gone global.
Alistair Darling announced
National Insurance hikes in his Pre-Budget Report. But what does the new budget mean for job-seekers?
The saying goes that nice guys finish last. But is this really true? A recent survey into office personalities reveals some interesting results.
Who is more likely to succeed? The extrovert, neurotic, or the all round nice guy?
Are we reaching the end of the 'people recession'?
New research shows a marked upturn in hiring activity in the finance and business services sector. Great news for accountants.