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Veredus host ‘Women on Board’ interim management networking event

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Attended by over 200 professional interim managers, Veredus hosted their annual summer networking event on 23rd July in the delightful setting of the St Stephens Club, Queen Anne’s Gate, London. The theme of the evening was around the recent Lord Davies report on women’s under representation on boards of both large and small companies. Veredus were delighted to welcome two very eminent experts on the subject, whom both gave very passionate speeches on the importance of women’s increased presence on boards.

Davos is now over but where do we go from here?

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

As Veredus continues to expand its international footprint we have been watching the outcomes of the 2011 World Economic Forum at Davos with interest;

Bankers bonuses rise

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

According to research from eFinancialCareers.com almost half (49%) of UK bankers and finance professionals have received a bonus increase this year.

Managers are heavier drinkers than bue collar wokers

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to drinking, managers and professionals have a higher weekly alcohol intake than routine and manual workers, report shows.

Shock GDP figures: REC says growth still on the cards

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Today’s announcement by the Office for National Statistics has revealed a shock 0.5 per cent contraction in the UK’s economy in the final quarter of 2010.

Veredus welcome Chair of Crossrail to New Years Interim Management Networking Event

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Veredus Interim Management, the UK’s leading senior Interim Management provider, were delighted to welcome Terry Morgan, CBE, to their New Years Interim Management Networking event held on Thursday 20th January.

Non-executives spending more time on the job

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

According to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) last year saw non-executive directors devote more time to fulfilling their duties in the boardroom.

Financial services recruitment expected to rise

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Financial services firms expect recruitment to rise over the next six months, according to Morgan McKinley’s 2011 hiring market survey.

Positive signs for jobs in 2011

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Employers intend to grow their permanent workforce in 2011 but are starting the year on a cautious note, according to the REC's latest JobsOutlook.

Technology workforce needs 110,000 new recruits

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Research, published today, claims employment in the IT & Telecoms industry is set to grow at 5 times the national average over the next decade.

Interims face fines for sloppy records

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Contractors operating through Ltd companies are among the small businesses being warned to keep proper and practical records of their tax and finances if they want to avoid a £3,000 penalty.

Jobs growth maintained at solid pace in December

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The new Report on Jobs published today by the REC and KPMG shows permanent staff placements and temporary/contract staff billings both continued to rise in December.

Veredus Interim seminar dates announced

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Interim Management practice within Veredus runs a regular free seminar for individuals seeking to learn more about Interim Management or considering becoming an Interim Manager.

Job sectors bucking the trend

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The IT sector emerged as one of the bright spots of the jobs market in December, bucking the trend of fewer new jobs at public and private organisations.

2011 will be a mixed year for jobs

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The UK jobs market is likely to be under real pressure in the early part of the year with expenditure cuts reducing public sector employment.

Are tough times compelling more to fiddle expenses?

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

According to a recent survey the UK workforce is increasingly on the fiddle with their own meals, mileage and entertainment.

More women used as interim managers claims report

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The number of women in interim management assignments reached its highest ever level in the third quarter of the year, according to new figures.

Veredus at North of England Education Conference 2011

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Veredus are pleased to be once again attending the North of England Education Conference in Blackpool from January 5th to 7th 2011. This year they will be exhibiting at the conference.

Scale of local government cuts took FDs by surprise

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The severity of local government cuts announced in the Comprehensive Spending Review came as a shock to half of council finance directors, while almost all have denounced the front-loading, a survey by Think-tank Localis shows.

Northern Ireland to be hit more than average by tax changes

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A series of changes to the tax and benefit system, announced both by the last government and the current one, is being implemented across the UK between January 2011 and April 2014. Some of these changes involve increases in tax payments, particularly affecting those on higher incomes according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

HR directors optimistic on increasing headcount

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Almost three in 10 HR directors plan to increase headcount in 2011, according to research from PwC.

A view from Procurement by Rashid Aslam

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the comprehensive spending reviews behind us Rashid Aslam, a Veredus Interim Procurement Professional discusses the key challenges and the potential impacts of the spending reviews on Public Sector procurement.

Lynn Hugo - A view from HR

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the comprehensive spending reviews behind us Lynn Hugo, a Veredus Interim HR Professional discusses the key challenges and the potential impacts of the spending reviews on the HR function over the coming months.

A view from Finance by Nigel Armitt

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With the comprehensive spending reviews behind us Nigel Armitt, a Veredus Interim Finance Director discusses the key challenges and the potential impacts of the spending reviews on the Health Service.

Substitute teachers ensure that teacher absence doesn’t mean a drop in standards says REC Northern Ireland.

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Responding to comments made by the Northern Ireland Assembly Public Accounts Committee, the REC has re-iterated the value that supply teachers bring to the education system, providing a flexible, cost effective and specialised service.

Global Entrepreneurship Week shines the light on world class business support and mentoring

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

‘Global Entrepreneurship Week’ has provided an opportunity to showcase the entrepreneurial zeal that drives the recruitment industry according to the REC. The initiative also shines the light on the importance of effective support and mentoring and one of the big challenges for start-ups in all sectors – recruiting staff with the skills and attitude to take the business forward.

Mirrlees Review of tax system recommends radical changes

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Britain's tax system is ripe for reform in ways that could significantly increase people's welfare and improve the performance of the economy, according to a landmark review chaired by the Nobel laureate Sir James Mirrlees for the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Spending Review impact for Interims: poll results

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A recent poll highlights opportunities for Interims within key disciplines over the coming months as the public sector undergoes major change.

Mortgage freeze could be thawing

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A two-year lending drought has meant that a once competitive mortgage market has largely failed to function. In recent weeks, however, lack of competition seems to have tentatively lifted, as lenders have been seen starting to, once again, compete for customers.

New partner for Contractor Mortgages Made Easy

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SJD Accountancy, the UK's largest accountants for Contractors, Freelancers and Small Businesses today announced a new partnership with leading mortgage specialists Contractor Mortgages Made Easy

Telegraph launches HR newsletter and new careers site

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has launched a brand new online HR newsletter, telegraph.co.uk/HRnewsletter, to help HR professionals stay up to date with the latest news, trends and developments in their industry

Call to protect science budget

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Following last month’s Comprehensive Spending Review, the REC has been monitoring the impact that public sector cuts will have on different sectors of the recruitment industry – including highly-skilled areas such as pharmaceutical & scientific sector.

Directors’ pay has gone down again, says IoD

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The results of the Institute of Directors (IoD) annual Directors Rewards survey, carried out by Croner Reward, part of Wolters Kluwer UK, are published today.

Public sector overhaul must embrace flexible staffing

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Following last week’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), the REC has begun collating feedback from members in different regions and sectors – particularly those that are heavily dependent on public sector jobs. For example, up to 20,000 public sector jobs are predicted to be lost in Northern Ireland over the next four years, and agency staff have already borne the brunt of the expenditure squeeze.

Public sector temporary hiring could increase after cut

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

According to Recruiter, more interim managers and contract workers will be required in the public sector once the initial impact of the Spending Review has been absorbed.

Interim Managers continue spearheading strategic change

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The latest survey findings by Ipsos MORI for the Interim Management Association (IMA) have shown that the use of interim managers has increased by nine per cent over the first two quarters of 2010.

Interim assignments could help career transition

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Public sector managers looking to move into the private sector may consider interim management roles, an expert has claimed.

IOD calls for IR35 reform

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In a paper handed to the OTS today, the IoD said IR35 has proved to be an ineffective solution to an issue that has been “cut down” in size, while the rule itself has become “a serious problem.”

Veredus Rated Best Interim Provider in the UK

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Veredus has been rated the best service provider in the UK according the fifth annual interim management survey, carried out by the Institute of Interim Management (IIM). The survey asked 642 interim managers to rate 208 service providers on a scale of one (poor) to five (excellent). Veredus scored the highest of any other provider.

Employer confidence “elusive”

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ahead of the publication of the latest unemployment figures today, the REC’s September JobsOutlook has shown increasing caution in terms of employer hiring intentions over the next three months.

Seminar dates for Interim Head Teachers announced

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Due to the success of their June event, Veredus will be hosting another seminar for headteachers interested in a career as an interim.

Experienced Public Sector recruiter joins Veredus

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Veredus announced the appointment of Sophie Younger to their growing Interim Management team. Sophie was employed by Robert Walters as the Manager of a successful Public Sector business for the last 4 years and prior to this, her 12 year recruitment career spans both the Commercial and Public Sector in London.

Public sector must focus on 'people value'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Interim Management Association challenges common misconceptions as the pay of a small number of highly skilled interim managers within a particular NHS Trust has come under the media spotlight.

Legislation Update

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Graham Shove, Specialist Accountant at Comptex Ltd discusses how the Budget and other recent pieces of legislation could potentially affect interim managers.

A truly Win-Win appointment

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lynn Mawdsley is a qualified turnaround finance director with five years experience as an Interim Manager. Here, she shares her experiences on a very different kind of assignment: a pro bono position within a start-up charity and offers advice to anyone considering a voluntary position. She also explains how you can put your skills to good use and by becoming involved in this worthwhile project.

Post-election drive for change in Local Government could increase the need for interims

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Joanna Thornton, a consultant in our Local Government practice, discusses how the market has changed since the recession began and reveals her post-election predictions for the interim market.