Construction recruitment bucking recession Those working in construction jobs are to welcome news that better-than-expected economic results have been put down to their workforce.Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that improvements within construction recruitment and the sector in general have helped to boost national income figures.Experts had previously estimated that the economy would shrink by 0.7 per cent in the second quarter of this year, however the actual percentage was 0.6."At least the ...
UK employment market 'recovering' The UK jobs market is starting to show signs of recovery, according to a survey of recruitment agencies.The monthly research from KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation found "marginal increases" in appointments in August."This is first time we have seen really positive news for the UK jobs market in 17 months," the report said.However, it added that it was too early to say whether the encouraging figures signalled an end to the recession.A number of economic surveys this week ...