How do you launch the perfect e-recruitment campaign?

If you're looking to save money and cut time-to-hire, click on the link above to get People Management's guide to launching an e-recruitment drive.

 Go to our factsheet on e-recruitment

Despite the talk about alternative methods of recruitment, there still remains a big demand for recruitment agencies. As such, we've just produced a new, free guide to help you foster productive partnerships with them. Don't miss the link to the guide in today's issue.

Alison Gilbertson
Editor

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HR and recruitment agencies

According to our 2008 survey on recruitment, 78% of employers in 2007 used recruitment agencies to attract and recruit employees. But historically, relationships between HR and recruitment agencies have been difficult.

Our new guide, produced in association with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), provides step-by-step guidance to choosing an agency, building, monitoring and maintaining productive relationships.

 Go to the new guide on building productive partnerships

 Download our 2008 survey report on recruitment
 Find out about our practical qualification in recruitment and selection

Business leaders think school-leavers' basic skills are declining

Literacy and numeracy skills among school-leavers have declined over the past decade, despite increased levels of education funding by the Government, according to business leaders.

Tube strike threat over bullying

The RMT rail union has threatened strike action on the London Underground over the alleged bullying of staff by local management.

Working Time Regulations

Are you aware of the expected future developments relating to the EU-derived Working Time Regulations? Get the latest information from the updated FAQs on our website. 

How do you develop leaders?

Our revised factsheet explores how leaders can be developed and looks at the differences between leadership and management. Use it to get an overview of the key attributes of leadership.

 Go to the factsheet on leadership

 Discover more about leadership at our 2008 Annual Conference  

Members can win a free ticket to this year's Annual Conference worth over £1,200! Just tell us why you'd love to go. But, don't leave it too late - the competition ends Friday 22 August.

  Enter the Annual Conference ticket competition

HR jobs

Highlighted roles this week:

Reward Analyst   £30-40k, Transport for London,   London	More reward jobs in London
Group Head of HR   Excellent package to attract the   best, Green Park Interim & Executive   Resourcing, London	More head of HR jobs
Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP)   ConocoPhillips, Marble Arch, London	More business partner jobs
HR Officer   c. £25k pa,The Horniman Museum,   south-east London	More HR officer jobs in London

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