http://www.hri.com/RSS feed for news and events60http://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/chinese-workers-seeking-civil-service-roles.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Chinese+workers+'seeking+civil+service+roles'&WT.rss_ev=aResidents of China are increasingly turning to so-called red collar jobs, it has been claimed. The country has witnessed a boom in recent years in demand for white collar work in private enterprises, however, Chinanews.com.cn reports that there has ...Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/migrant-workers-filling-uk-it-skills-gaps.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Migrant+workers+'filling+UK+IT+skills+gaps'&WT.rss_ev=aGrowing skills shortages in the UK in fields such IT and engineering are being met by professionals from overseas, new research shows. A study by KPMG and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that almost half (45 per ...Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/singapores-pm-highlights-need-for-foreign-talent.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Singapore's+PM+highlights+need+for+foreign+talent&WT.rss_ev=aForeign workers should be welcomed to Singapore "with an open heart", according to the state's prime minister. Delivering his annual National Day Message, Lee Hsien Loong highlighted the need for overseas talent to meet skills ...Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/plans-for-new-insurance-accounting-model.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Plans+for+new+insurance+accounting+model&WT.rss_ev=aThe International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has unveiled new proposals aimed at improving insurance contracts. Under the plans, which will affect those in accountancy jobs around the world, disparate practices across different geographies ...Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/growth-reported-in-accounting-jobs-in-the-us.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Growth+reported+in+accounting+jobs+in+the+US&WT.rss_ev=aThe number of accounting jobs in the US has expanded, despite the recession, it has been revealed. According to the North American Press Syndicate, college graduates from fields such as finance have seen high levels of demand for their skills, with ...Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/ernst-young-plans-to-create-900-professional-services-jobs.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Ernst+%26+Young+plans+to+create+900+professional+services+jobs&WT.rss_ev=aProfessional services organisation Ernst & Young has revealed that it is planning to boost its recruitment of graduates and those currently completing degrees. Individuals seeking accountancy jobs in the UK and Ireland will be pleased to learn ...Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/canadian-employment-gains-seen-across-manufacturing-construction-sectors.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Canadian+employment+gains+seen+across+manufacturing%2c+construction+sectors&WT.rss_ev=aConstruction and manufacturing sectors in Canada experienced job growth during March of this year, new figures show. Non-farm payroll employment went up by 30,100 during the month, bringing the total gain since August of 2009 up to 115,700 and ...Thu, 27 May 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/us-government-policy-predicted-to-boost-pharmaceutical-jobs.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=US+government+policy+predicted+to+boost+pharmaceutical+jobs&WT.rss_ev=aThe number of pharmaceutical jobs in the US will increase as a result of healthcare plans from the Obama Administration. This is the assertion of the country's Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), which has welcomed the new policies as ...Wed, 26 May 2010 14:13:07 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/employment-gains-for-older-workers-in-us.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Employment+gains+'for+older+workers+in+US'&WT.rss_ev=aThe importance of experience in the workplace has been highlighted by new figures indicating older workers in the US are in demand. According to the North Jersey Record, those aged 55 and older are the only category of workers to see net employment ...Tue, 25 May 2010 11:27:12 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/recent-us-college-graduates-choosing-it-careers.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Recent+US+college+graduates+'choosing+IT+careers'&WT.rss_ev=aPeople who have recently graduated from college in the US are turning to IT as their top career choice, a new study suggests. The poll by the University of California San Diego Extension suggests technology jobs are currently the most popular ...Mon, 24 May 2010 15:14:52 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/us-employment-rises-in-38-states.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=US+employment+rises+in+38+states&WT.rss_ev=aEmployment rates in the US increased during April in 38 out of the 50 states, new figures show. Payroll data released by the Labor Department revealed the highest jumps were reported by Ohio - which saw total jobs rise by 37,300 over the month - ...Mon, 24 May 2010 09:08:57 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/extension-of-tax-program-for-solar-projects-could-create-20000-job-vacancies.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Extension+of+tax+program+for+solar+projects+'could+create+20%2c000+job+vacancies'&WT.rss_ev=aTax breaks for solar companies may create up to 20,000 job vacancies in the US, according to a new study. Research put out by the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) indicated that a two-year extension of the Treasury Grant Program launched as ...Sun, 23 May 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/californian-it-employment-rise-reported.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=Californian+IT+employment+rise+reported&WT.rss_ev=aA sharp increase has been seen in the number of technology jobs in southern California, industry leaders have suggested. Speaking to Socaltech.com, Webvisible chief executive Kirsten Mangers said the firm was "getting more aggressive in ...Sat, 22 May 2010 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.hri.com/about-hri/news-and-events/us-federal-officials-forecast-employment-boost.html?WT.rss_f=news+and+events&WT.rss_a=US+federal+officials+forecast+employment+boost&WT.rss_ev=aThe jobs market in the US will improve during 2010, it has been claimed by officials. Members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) have increased their employment forecasts for 2010, predicting the proportion of people out of work will drop ...Fri, 21 May 2010 11:00:00 GMT