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Who’s the best at attracting talent?

October 26, 2012

Google, the BBC and Unilever are the top three most attractive companies in the UK to work for, according to a Linkedin survey completed by thousands, released this week.

The professional social networking site ranked companies based on the behaviour of online networkers. They measured clicks through to the companies’ profile pages and visits to specific careers and jobs pages. (more…)

Has low-cost sourcing lost its lustre?

August 21, 2012

Procurement strategy has bizarrely become caught up in the US presidential election, with both candidates engaged in a bitter fight over the outsourcing and offshoring of US jobs.

But while the politicians focus on the employment issue, for most companies manufacturing or suppliers location is a complex evaluation of cost, risk and lead-time. (more…)