The South West has the lowest unemployment rate in the country, according to new figures.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that the region had an unemployment rate of 6.1 per cent in the three months to the end of December 2011.
The figures revealed 165,000 were unemployed in the region - 13,000 fewer than in the previous quarter.

Long-term Hiring Intentions Up

There has been a slight improvement in long-term hiring intentions and strong demand for temporary staff remains, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s (REC’s) JobsOutlook.
Of the employers surveyed, 59% said they were planning to grow their permanent staff in the next 12 months (54% when asked about the next three months), and another 35% said they would be keeping it at the same level, pushing the REC’s barometer up three points from the previous month.
Agency staff demand remains high, with 28% of employers expecting to increase their temporary workforce over the next three months and 52% planning to retain current levels, while 83% were looking to increase or keep temporary staff levels at their current level in the longer term.
In the public sector, a large majority (82%) of employers are expecting cuts to have an impact on hiring, alongside 23% of private sector employers. Confidence among private sector companies has grown, however, with 15% expecting no impact on staffing levels due to cuts, up from 6% last month.

Almost a third of IT contractors think the financial services sector will create the most IT jobs over the next year, compared to 27.5% this time last year, according to research from contractor services provider giant group.

Meanwhile, confidence in the public sector has plummeted with just 8.9% of IT contractors expecting the public sector to create the most jobs over the next 12 months compared to 16.9% in Q2 2010 and 29.6% in Q2 2008.

Recruitment Partnership are pleased to welcome Mike Marigold to their contract team.

Recruitment Partnership are still recruiting for additional consultants to join our busy team for our Head Office in Bristol.
Previous sales / recruitment experience is useful but not essential !
We are experiencing a high level of demand in our main markets so it’s a good time to enter the Recruitment Sector . Full tailored training (internal and external) in all aspects of the business will be given to successful candidates .

As part of our continued growth, and in response to the needs of our ever expanding client base on the South Coast, Recruitment Partnership is pleased to announce that they have just opened a new office in Southampton.

International House
Southampton International Business Park,
George Curl Way
Southampton
SO18 2RZ

Tel: 02380 371 721

Recruitment Partnership have appointed a new consultant Jon Man to join their existing team. RP are experiencing a high level of demand and are still recruiting for additional consultants to maintain their growth and activity in new markets.