The Sales Director News

  • Govt to increase job incentives
    30/07/2010
    The government is bidding to increase the incentives to move into sales jobs and other roles by shaking up the benefits system, it has emerged.
  • Default retirement age is scrapped by govt
    29/07/2010
    People in sales jobs will be able to work past the age of 65 without being forced to retire, following proposals published for consultation by the government.
  • Job opportunities in London 'will pick up'
    28/07/2010
    There will be an increase in the number of recruitment opportunities in London in the coming weeks as companies begin to take on more staff, a new report has suggested.
  • Directors of small firms 'more optimistic about growth'
    27/07/2010
    Directors of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are more optimistic about future growth than those at large organisations, according to a new report.
  • Economic growth 'will lead to job creation'
    26/07/2010
    The growth in the UK's economy in the second quarter of the year is likely to lead to many more new staff being hired, one expert has predicted, which includes sales recruitment.

More than 20,000 firms making the skills pledge

It has been revealed that more than 20,000 firms in the UK are helping people achieve sales recruitment success by making the skills pledge.

The Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool was the latest firm to sign up to the scheme, which has now helped more than seven million people to benefit from new training opportunities since it started two years ago.

By supporting firms to identify and address skills needs and training, the Skills Pledge, which is managed by the Learning and Skills Council, aims to boost workforce confidence, productivity and business sense.

Kevin Brennan, minister for further education and skills at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, said: "Investing in skills is vital for businesses to ensure they are well placed to succeed when the economy improves. The Government continues to make it easier for businesses to help their employees improve their skills as well as boosting confidence and productivity."

The Skills Pledge is a promise that, through training, businesses will work to boost their workforce, preparing them for future sales recruitment opportunities.

For all of the latest sales industry news visit www.aaronwallis.co.uk. If you are looking to recruit sales staff, Aaron Wallis offers the UK’s most inclusive sales recruitment service which includes skills testing, psychometrics and backed by a 12 month rebate scheme as standard. For Sales Director jobs visit www.aaronwallis.co.uk.

Posted by Wayne Bly and John OakADNFCR-1617-ID-19631331-ADNFCR

Filed: 23-02-2010

Bookmark and Share

Jobs

The Sales Director

Web Design Milton Keynes