Regulation implementation 'provides plenty of benefits'

New employment regulations imposed in October have had many benefits for agency workers and recruitment agencies themselves, according to one sector body.

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) says that Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) allow businesses to build flexibility into their workforce, with the key being to ensure that they are implemented through a partnership approach between employers and agencies.

Kevin Green, the REC's chief executive, said one of the effects of the new regulations is that some temporary workers are being employed on a permanent basis by agencies.

"This is good news for temps as they get more job security. At the same time, agencies can benefit from having committed workers on their books and employers continue to have access to a crucial flexible resource," he added.

He also noted that options such as the 'Swedish Derogation' model do not provide 'get-out clauses' but rather legitimate new supply methods.

If properly implemented, it is a good way of protecting jobs and keeping the UK workforce flexible, Mr Green stated.

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UK job opportunities and employer demand increase

The number of job opportunities in the UK has increased, along with demand from employers, according to latest figures.

Data released by Reed as part of its monthly Job Index shows that job opportunities for UK staff, including sales recruitment hopefuls, are currently at an eight-month high, with a reading of 129 on the index.

Overall, demand for new staff rose by at least 10 points across core business job sectors such as IT (rising 24 points to 173) and marketing (143).

There was also a significant increase in demand for sales professionals, with this sector showing a reading of 143 in October, compared with September.

Martin Warnes, managing director of Reed, said analysts need to be careful not to get "carried away" by one month’s figures.

"Nevertheless, the rise suggests a returning employer optimism, at a level not seen for the last eight months. Job demand across the country has recovered strongly across nearly all areas of the private sector, compared to the previous quarter," he added.

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Manufacturing industry 'in need of younger workers'

The manufacturing industry is currently badly in need of more young workers, including those in sales jobs, to help the industry to flourish, one expert has stated.

Stephen Melia, events coordinator for the Make It campaign, noted that the UK has a "vibrant" manufacturing industry that contributes £200 billion a year to the nation's economy, but companies find it hard to recruit young people because of the poor image the sector has.

He explained that, through engaging with those who are still considering their career prospects, it could be possible to demonstrate that manufacturing has a range of opportunities.

"The average age of an employee in the manufacturing sector is 46 years old. The sector suffers from an ageing workforce, which in turn is creating a skills shortage for employer," he elaborated.

Mr Melia said that, as the government is looking to rebalance the economy in favour of a stronger manufacturing base, there are likely to be even more jobs created, boosting sales recruitment prospects.

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Loyalty schemes can have 'a major impact' on staff

Companies which implement loyalty schemes may find that it has a significant impact on the productivity of their workers.

However, these firms need to ensure that any such schemes are implemented correctly to avoid discontent and negative consequences, said Sarah Cross, managing director of Uber.

She advised organisations to do their research and see what it is likely to work and what is not, then tailor the loyalty scheme around it.

"Getting loyalty right can have a huge impact on your business and staff, getting it wrong can equally have a huge impact in the wrong way," Ms Cross noted.

She added that it is vital to measure success of a loyalty scheme on a regular basis, adding that it is normal to see results after a 12-month period due to the "strategic long-term approach" loyalty brings.

Bruce Temkin, former Forrester Research principal analyst, said companies need to do all they can to boost customer loyalty and improve client retention in the coming months in order to maintain economic recovery.

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Half of UK employees 'enjoy their jobs'

Almost half of workers in the UK are either happy with their job or love it, according to a new industry survey.

Research carried out by Reabur found that 22 per cent of UK staff, including those in sales jobs, loved their occupation, with a further 26 per cent saying they are happy in their current role.

Just seven per cent of UK staff hate their current job, with 12 per cent claiming they are indifferent and 31 per cent somewhat unhappy with their job.

One in ten Britons said they are currently in their dream job, while 34 per cent said they are 'almost' in their ideal role.

Georgina Read, co-managing director of Reabur.com, said the findings show that many people should possibly consider looking for a new role to boost their happiness levels.

"Finding a new job can be time consuming and a little daunting, but if the result leads to a happier career and employee, then I would strongly recommend exploring the alternative options and getting advice from a professional in career development," she added.

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Getting the best out of workers 'is tricky'

It is currently a challenge for many firms to get the best out of workers and help to drive productivity across their organisation, one expert has observed.

According to Dianah Worman, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development diversity adviser, encouraging employees to contribute more to an organisation is something that has lost importance recently.

In order to keep the traction going, managers need to have a variety of ways of stimulating the changes that need to be bedded down in businesses, with the expert advising firms to give people the recognition for achievement to keep energy levels up.

She recommended: "If you want to be really successful as a business then the best way of doing that is helping to engage your employees. You can't take your eye off the ball because we are in an economic crisis."

It comes after Wilson Wong, senior researcher at The Work Foundation, said sales managers hoping to engage their staff need to promote their company's values if they are to ensure that employers buy into the organisation's ethos.

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Small firms 'drive job creation'

There has been a call to improve awareness of the important role played by the UK's small firms in driving job creation.

The Forum of Private Business, Wanobe.com and The Business Woman's Network have come together to campaign for a micro business day, which will be dedicated to recognising the economic importance of UK firms employing fewer than ten employees.

Jane Bennett, head of campaigns at the Forum, said is time for the government to stop talking micro and thinking macro and instead focus on the "real issues" of the smallest businesses.

"The jobs that will drive economic growth are expected to be created in micro businesses so it is important that we place the political spotlight squarely on them and make sure it stays there," she added.

It comes after new research from Experian covering the third quarter of 2011 showed that, while average late payment time for all UK firms went up by almost one day, to 26.13 days, employers with a small number of employees, including those in sale jobs, were able to limit the rise to just half a day.

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Employment law tops company concerns

The key concern for the UK's firms over the last month has been employment law, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB).

Based on the volume and nature of calls to its legal helping, employment law is by far the most troubling and complex area of concern for UK organisations.

This has been largely driven by two major changes to the law this month – the scrapping of the default retirement age and the introduction of Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), which were both implemented on October 1st.

Overall, 65 per cent of calls received during the period were queries about employment law, noted Phil Orford, chief executive of the FPB.

"While the burdens of employment law remain in place, keeping up with the changes and putting in place watertight procedures should remain a key priority. It is important to know your responsibilities – and act accordingly so you don't fall foul of the law," he added.

Recently, a study by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation found that the demand for agency workers in the UK is robust at the moment, with companies committed to taking on temporary staff following the introduction of AWR.

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Timekeeping and communication 'essential' when job hunting

People on the hunt for a new role, such as a sales recruitment position, should ensure that their timekeeping and communication levels are perfect, one specialist has advised.

That is the recommendation of Recruitment Queen, which noted that a major problem for many candidates at the moment is that they cannot express traits such as their communication skills and punctuality in interviews.

Charlie Ryan, owner of the website, said the problem for many is that they note on their CV how enthusiastic and dynamic they are and that they have great timekeeping, but this is often hard to believe.

"I would say these skills are more important than having the right qualifications. I can guarantee that somebody without certain qualifications can get a job if they have all the right manners and social interpersonal skills," she added.

The expert said a company would be willing to take the risk and take them on because they are seeing people with ability and promise.

Her comments followed the publication of a recent British Chambers of Commerce report which found that many firms claim that candidates do not have the right skills for the job – including poor levels of literacy and numeracy, as well as softer skills such as timekeeping and communication.

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Older workers are 'more experienced and reliable'

Older workers looking for sales jobs will welcome a study that claims more mature employees have definite benefits.

Paul Green, spokesman for the over-50s group Saga, said: "They have a range of experience both of work but more importantly of life, so they can apply that experience to the job that they're in, and provide a balance in the workplace."

He added that employers appreciate this experience, adding that knowledge cannot be bought off the shelf, it has to be acquired over time.

The comments follow research by Institute of Geriatrics at the University of Montreal which found that people over-55s use their brains more effectively than younger members of staff.

The findings contradict previous theories - and popular beliefs - that suggest our brains deteriorate with age, making us less able to make reasoned decisions.

"Older people can also be more reliable and more flexible. I think that's certainly very appealing to employers at the moment," Mr Green added.

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Most wanted leadership traits unveiled

Creating a strategic vision is one of the most important skills leaders should demonstrate when it comes to management.

In a survey of 1,400 chief executive officers and HR professionals by global talent and career management consultancy Right Management and the Chally Group, 92 per cent claimed they want their managers, including those in sales jobs, to display this trait.

Inspiring others and maintaining leadership responsibility was cited as important by two-thirds, while developing an accurate and comprehensive overview of the business was an essential skill to just over half.

Sue Roffey-Jones, practice leader at Right Management, said: "In today's business environment leadership development needs to be grounded in real work and focused on the critical competencies required for success in C-level roles."

She added that today leadership development is "more science than art".

Leadership skills were also named as the top priority for learning and development teams over the next 12 months, according to Video Arts.

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Communication skills are 'holding the UK back'

A lack of communication skills is causing businesses to miss out on growth, it has been revealed.

According to a survey of 100 HR directors across the UK by The London School of English, despite two-thirds of respondents claiming that it is "very important" for business people to have a good cultural understanding of their trading partners, only 23 per cent offer training in this area.

Furthermore, 98 per cent claim that their non-native English speakers are able to communicate effectively in English and 78 per cent think it is unnecessary to train native English speakers in sales jobs and other roles to moderate their vocabulary when negotiating with those who have a different first language.

"A failure to communicate effectively with overseas business partners is a classic British mistake and it's disappointing to see that this is still not being addressed," said Timothy Blake, chief executive of the London School of English.

Dr Jim Anderson, senior lecturer in language and education at Goldsmiths, University of London, agreed that better language skills could help boost the UK economy, particularly as use of Chinese and Arabic in business is increasing.

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Leadership skills are 'a key priority'

Developing managerial and leadership skills is one of the biggest priorities for learning and development (L&D) teams in the next year, it has been revealed.

A study of 417 L&D professionals by Video Arts revealed that 61 per cent intend to provide leadership development training in the next 12 months, with other key priorities cited as teamwork, customer service and time management.

As for delivery, classroom training remains the most popular approach, with 90 per cent of organisations claiming to use this method, followed by 85 per cent using video clips.

However, mobile learning is beginning to make an emergence, with just over a tenth of firms using this method.

"Although the take-up is still relatively small, mobile learning is the fastest-growing medium for training. This reflects the interest in learning on-the-move, using handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets," said Martin Addison, chief executive of Video Arts.

Meanwhile, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation has suggested that firms need to encourage the uptake of IT skills.

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IT jobs market set to take off

As businesses seek to invest in their IT departments, the technology jobs market is set to take off.

New research from CV Screen reported that the number of IT job vacancies advertised has increased by 27 per cent in the third quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2010.

However, during the same period, the number of people applying for IT jobs fell by eight per cent, with an average of 192 CVs per vacancy.

CV Screen's Matthew Iveson said: "There is no doubt that demand for IT staff has risen substantially over the last 12 months and a 27 per cent increase is certainly good news for IT professionals who are seeking employment."

Mr Iveson said that the slightly lower number of candidates represents the uncertainty that the market is facing.

A research paper by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) recently suggested that more needs to be done to encourage people into the IT sector.

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Use CVs to highlight achievements

Showing off you highest achievements on a personal statement is vital for people hoping to secure a job.

Beverley Woodhams, head of central recruitment at the University of Greenwich, said that it was important that people show off their specific areas of interest as well as point out any work they have done that may have set them apart from their peers.

"Report on your extra-curricular activities, such as hobbies, part-time work, caring or other responsibilities. Candidates should articulate how they have grown or developed skills as a result," she suggested.

She said that while job seekers should ensure their claims are "honest and enthusiastic", they should definitely avoid making exaggerated claims.

This is because questions may be asked about them in the interview, which would put them in a bad light if it were to come out they embellished their application.

Meanwhile, recent research carried out by Hays revealed that two-thirds of workers would take another job if it was offered to them.

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Employers must encourage IT skills

Employers must work harder to encourage young people into the IT industry in order to plug the huge skills gap, a report has revealed.

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) research paper, entitled Skills Shortages in the ICT Workplace, claims that employers are being too picky when choosing candidates, hoping for the perfect person, rather than selecting a graduate with potential.

However, Jeff Brooks, chair of REC Technology said that education is also to blame for making the sector appear to be uninspiring, dull and unchallenging.

"Educators, employers, recruiters and the government really need to get to grips with the whole issue to find practical solutions that will influence and inspire young people to consider a career in IT," he said.

Mr Brooks suggested that recruitment agencies and employers work with schools and universities to improve IT skills and encourage people into the sector.

The study comes at the same time as a new report today by the British Chambers of Commerce which claimed the majority of businesses find it hard to recruit the right staff.

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Better language skills 'will boost UK economy'

People on the hunt for a new job have been urged to hone their foreign language skills in order to increase their chances of success.

Dr Jim Anderson, senior lecturer in language and education at Goldsmiths, University of London, said that languages are vital to the economy and the lack of foreign language skills in the UK is having a negative impact on the nation's business success.

He said that while European languages are important to business at the moment, it is likely that in the future Chinese and Arabic will also play key roles.

"Language skills develop intercultural competence. Citizenship in a globalising world is vitally important if we are going to develop proper understanding with people in different countries and to be able to understand the different perspectives," Dr Anderson concluded.

His comments follow reports over the last few years by CILT, the National Centre for Languages called Talking World Class, and the CBI which have revealed the damaging effect the UK's lack of language skills is having.

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Developing workforce capability 'is crucial'

Developing the capability of the UK's workforce is vital to ensuring that the country continues its recovery from the economic downturn, it has been claimed.

John Longworth, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, said people are "at the heart" of every successful business, and noted that improving their skillsets will boost the UK's economic competitiveness.

"UK companies continue to invest in their workforce, and they still want to take on staff and expand despite a difficult economic climate. However, firms looking to recruit are stymied by the poor skills available within the local labour pool," he added.

Mr Longworth added that employers also want to see sales recruitment candidates with a strong worth ethic and soft skills such as timekeeping and communication that are fundamental in the work environment.

According to a recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 67 per cent of firms are currently focusing on developing skills and competence and 54 per cent on supporting career transition.

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Two-thirds of workers 'looking for another role'

Two-thirds of UK staff are actively looking for another job at the moment, according to the latest industry survey.

Research carried out by Hays found that 67 per cent of the population would leave their current role immediately if they were offered a better role, such as a sales job, which offered better prospects.

In contrast, a third of staff who are not currently looking for a jobs are staying put because they believe it offers more security in a turbulent job market.

The poll found that 18 per cent of staff believe there are no jobs that require the skills they have, while 21 per cent believe they would not be able to find a better-paid position at the moment.

Charles Logan, director at Hays, said the survey highlights the contradicting opinions of UK workers when it comes to their job prospects and ambitions.

"Many sectors are still looking for talented staff and there is good demand for people. The onus is on job seekers to make sure they have the skills that are sought after by employers and can demonstrate that they are a solid investment," he added.

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Confidence 'is vital' when job hunting

People on the hunt for a new job need to have confidence in their ability to succeed, one specialist has advised.

The importance of confidence can not be overstated as far as looking for, and landing, a new role is concerned, said Charles Logan, director at Hays.

He noted that prospective employers will be able to sense when sales recruitment candidates are not confident and this will dampen their chances of getting the job considerably, so a confident aura is vital.

The expert elaborated: "Not only does it help candidates believe that they are capable of getting another role, but it will help them to demonstrate to a potential employer that they are able to add value."

He said that it is not surprising that older candidates are sometimes reluctant to look for a new job, but they should still take time to see which roles are available, no matter what their age or situation.

A spokesperson for Jobsite recently said that sales recruitment candidates and other applicants on the hunt for new roles can find it to be a daunting experience, but there is plenty of help on hand in the form of recruitment agencies.

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Firms 'in search of experienced workers'

Many companies are currently on the hunt for experienced staff, who they believe can bring an immediate benefit to their organisations, one expert has noted.

Fred Turok, founder of Transforming A Generation, said that a problem for some firms is that they have limited training budgets so are less willing to take on young people who may need to be trained.

As such, employees who have experience in sales jobs and other roles are more likely to be higher up companies' wishlists, he explained.

"The big issue in today's cost-conscious climate is that businesses are more inclined to employ experienced workers, who need less time to train and can hit the ground running," Mr Turok added.

Training someone from scratch is a "luxury" many businesses cannot afford at the moment, he noted.

Meanwhile, according to Sarah Gordon, chair of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's Diversity and Inclusion Forum, it is important that companies make an effort to take on older workers and the government makes this easier to do so their considerable skillsets and experience can be harnessed.

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UK 'is trading its way to recovery'

The UK is currently boosting its chances of recovery by increasing trading with international markets and creating new roles to help fulfil this aim, it has been claimed.

A new report by HSBC shows that the UK is set to increase its international business activity by 60 per cent in the coming years, with British businesses expected to increase their import and export activity from current levels of $933.7 billion (£591 billion) to $1.36 trillion by 2025.

The forecast anticipates a near-term growth in international trade of 4.48 per cent a year over the next two years, above the global average of two per cent, with the way in which British businesses take advantage of their skills in highly-specialised innovative manufacturing determining how strongly growth will be driven.

Ian Tandy, head of trade and supply chain at HSBC UK, said trading internationally is "critical" for British businesses who want to remain competitive in the future and they will need to create new roles, such as sales jobs, to achieve this.

"Tapping into the new global supply chain and considering partners outside of British borders is just one tactic for businesses competing on a global stage," he added.

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Recruitment market 'has a pivotal role to play'

The UK's recruitment market has a "pivotal" role to play in ensuring that the country's economic recovery continues, it has been claimed.

Temporary workers across the country, including those in sales jobs, are helping to support UK businesses and steer them out of the recession, claimed Steven Kirkpatrick, managing director of Adecco.

He explained that, since the introduction of the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) at the beginning of October, the industry has been "watching with interest" to see what impact the regulations will have on the demand for temporary staff.

Mr Kirkpatrick said that many employers rare currently reliant on the flexible approach that agency workers can afford them.

He added: "Recruiters have an important role to play in working with employers to help them to understand and to navigate this new legislation and to ensure this vital element of the workforce is not adversely affected by these new regulations."

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Headcounts rise in Scottish sectors

Headcounts in Scotland have risen across many sectors, including manufacturing, as the country's employers continue to take on more staff to cope with demand.

According to the latest Bank of Scotland Purchasing Managers Index, activity currently stands at 51.9 – comfortably above the 50.0 mark which represents zero expansion – and shows that firms north of the border are continuing to employ new staff.

Although there were some staff cuts in the service sector, there was a solid rise in headcounts at manufacturers - the sharpest for four months, noted Donald MacRae, chief economist at Bank of Scotland.

"Private sector activity in the Scottish economy increased for the ninth month running in September. New export orders saw a modest increase. Manufacturers increased output at a solid rate despite strong cost pressures," he added.

Meanwhile, the latest report on jobs by KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation showed that the number of people being employed in sales jobs and other roles in the UK continued to increase last month.

It means that the overall demand for staff has now been increasing for 22 consecutive months.

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Good management 'drives employee engagement'

The key to effective employee engagement is management style that takes into account the views of staff and aims to act on their suggestions, it has been claimed.

That is the opinion of Rory MacNeill, managing director of ORC International's Employee Research division, who said that too many companies are neglecting to spend time improving the satisfaction levels of their workers.

It comes after an ORC report showed that 43 per cent of UK staff believe there is a positive relationship between management and staff in their organisation, compared with 56 per cent in the US.

When asked to respond to how well managed the organisation is as a whole, 48 per cent of UK employees were positive, compared with 56 per cent in the US.

Mr MacNeill said this year's results show that good management continues to play a key role in driving employee engagement up.

"Effective leadership has led to positive scores in US organisations, but employers in the UK must look at their approaches and put measures in place to improve perceptions of management," he added.

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'Any and every experience' must be included in CVs

Job hopefuls need to ensure they include any and every relevant bit of experience on their CV if they are to boost their recruitment chances, one specialist has advised.

Elizabeth Bacchus, founder of thesuccessfulcv.com and a leading career coach and writer, said that many graduates in particular may have limited experience in the world of work, but that does not mean their limited encounters with work should be neglected.

She noted that anything that can demonstrate to potential employers that the sales recruitment candidate is capable of operating in a working environment and being part of a team is helpful, even if it only lasted a couple of weeks.

"For graduates, it is looking at any initiative they have been involved in - whether that be voluntary or whether it has been a part of their university - where they have added value and developed transferable skills," Ms Bacchus added.

She noted that these can be anything from developing strong communication skills and working within a team to honing their abilities as a collaborative team player.

Recently, Dan Hawes, co-founder of the Graduate Recruitment Bureau, said that the workload many students have means it is hard to get experience of the working world while at university, but the effort is worth it when it comes to gaining a graduate role.

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Physical fitness 'boosts staff productivity'

Workers who are physically fit are likely to be more productive than those who do not take part in any exercise, according to one expert.

Mark Millard, psychologist and founder of WellbeingWizard.com, said that a combination of exercise and good diet can help to make staff far productive and businesses will begin to see the benefit.

Implementing a staff wellbeing programme may therefore be wise to help promote the benefits of exercise and eating well, he explained.

Mr Millard noted that one of the things that food affects is mood, and this in turn impacts the way people think and feel, including their behaviour in the workplace.

"People who are in a good mood because they are eating a balanced diet, and getting an appropriate amount of exercise a day, are much better equipped to deal with the demands of the workplace – physically, mentally and emotionally," the expert added.

It follows the publication of a report by healthcare charity Nuffield Health, which found that a third of Londoners now spend less on their lunch and 50 per cent opt to make their lunch at home to boost its nutritional value.

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Only 53% of staff take full holiday allowance

Only 53 per cent of UK staff took their full holiday entitlement last year, according to new figures which suggest that people are sacrificing time off to earn more.

Research carried out by Robert Walters, which polled over 1,700 professionals, revealed that 23 per cent of respondents took three-quarters of their holiday allowance, six per cent took half of it, seven per cent took approximately a quarter of it and 11 per cent used up no holiday entitlement whatsoever.

However, the results showed that UK staff actually take more holiday than the rest of the world, with only 39 per cent of the global workforce taking all their annual leave allowance in 2010 and 15 per cent taking none.

Martyn Wright, director of HR recruitment at the organisation, said jobseekers regularly say that work-life balance is a key issue for them and it is often cited as one of the main motivations for changing roles.

"Employers looking to differentiate themselves in a competitive market and attract top talent should therefore focus on selling any work-life balance initiatives in place," he added.

A recent survey carried out by Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment found that only 43 per cent of men in sales jobs took their full holiday entitlement, compared with 69 per cent of women.

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New employment law 'still leaves red tape'

The government's new employment law has done much to improve the simplicity of hiring new staff, but red tape still remains, one sector body has claimed.

Speaking to the BBC's On The Money podcast, Andrew Cave, head of policy at the Federation of Small Businesses, said the introduction of so much employment legislation recently has been 'schizophrenic'.

Last weekend saw the implementation of Agency Workers Regulations and the scrapping of the Default Retirement Age, with the coalition this week pledging to reduce the legislative burden on employers looking to hire people for sales jobs and other roles.

Mr Cave welcomed the work the government has done and the changes it has made, but said it is impossible to simplify an entire system in one fell swoop.

"Talking to businesses, in the work we do, there is a reluctance to take staff back on again when all you hear over the airwaves is the introduction of yet more burdensome employment laws," he added.

Ensuring that red tape is removed completely is the best way to bring about an increase in recruitment and boost employer profits, and it is pleasing to see the government is heading in the right direction in this regard, Mr Cave suggested.

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UK staff appointments continue to increase

The number of people being employed in sales jobs and other roles in the UK continued to increase last month, according to the latest report on jobs by KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Job vacancies continued to rise in September, although the rate of growth eased further, meaning overall demand for staff has been increasing for 22 consecutive months.

The availability of permanent candidates improved for an eighth successive month in September, and at the sharpest rate since December 2009, while growth of short-term staff availability picked up to a seven-month high.

Demand for both permanent and temporary workers continued to rise, though to sustain this increase it is important that the recruitment industry is backed by the government, said REC chief executive Kevin Green.

"We are also calling on the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee to resume quantitative easing when it meets this week as the economy now needs all the help it can get to kick start growth," he added.

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Situation 'positive' for UK jobs market

The outlook for UK job creation is still positive at the moment, according to a new industry report which reveals a rise in demand for staff in a number of sectors.

Overall, the Reed Job Index shows that employers are still searching for people to fill sales jobs and other roles at the moment, with demand steady across the last few months.

Martin Warnes, managing director of Reed, said September's report shows the economy seems to be "treading water" in some respects, but the situation is far from grim.

He noted that there are signs that the "much-sought rebalancing" of the economy is a possibility, with sustained growth returning to job sectors such as engineering and manufacturing.

"Across the private sector new jobs are still up more than a fifth compared to this time last year, and employers have found that stable salaries make it a good time for them to invest in new talent," Mr Warnes added.

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British firms show increasing ambition

British companies are exhibiting increasing ambition when it comes to their growth prospects and plans for the future, according to a sector body.

The British Chambers of Commerce has published a new report showing that UK companies remain as ambitious as ever, though many feel they are being held back by employment legislation and regulations.

A survey of over 2,000 small businesses found that six in ten companies want to take on more workers in the coming weeks, including people to fill sales jobs, though rules concerning dismissal, health and safety and sickness absence are "a barrier to growth".

Commenting on the report, John Longworth, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, said the majority of the UK's small businesses want to grow, but the coalition needs to help them in doing so.

"The more flexible the employment market is, the more jobs will be created. Business owners want to recruit, so the government must provide a simplified and stable regulatory environment to encourage them to do so," he added.

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