http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/RSSFeeds&page=702735f5-9acd-40ba-bbbf-1d4ad600707a&wp=0790bf12-24ee-427e-9393-be017e6246dfKPMG RSS, Business Services60http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-Permanent-placements-growth-picks-up-but-temp-billings-fall-in-April.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies.Thu, 09 May 2013 08:03:31 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Investment-in-the-tech-sector-will-secure-Wales-economic-future-says-KPMG.aspxKPMG is pleased to announce it is a corporate supporter of ‘Cardiff Start’, a new initiative being launched in Cardiff to help boost the city’s entrepreneurial tech sector.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:18:36 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-announces-major-jobs-boost-for-Glasgows-international-financial-services-district.aspxMore than 150 jobs are to be created from this summer at a new ‘Tax Centre of Excellence’ in Glasgow’s International Financial Services District by professional services firm KPMG. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:52:47 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-Growth-of-staff-placements-continues-but-slows.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:21:16 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Rise-in-unemployment-shows-businesses-are-cautious-about-budgeting-for-their-future.aspxReacting to the publication, today, of the latest UK jobs figures, which have seen unemployment levels rise by 7,000, Bernard Brown, partner and head of business consulting at KPMG Management Consulting, saysWed, 20 Mar 2013 10:59:54 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Looking-in-the-rear-view-mirror-isnt-the-best-way-for-HR-to-move-forward-says-KPMG.aspxSpeaking at the CIPD ‘HR Analytics’ conference, today, Robert Bolton, head of KPMG’s Global HR Transformation Centre of Excellence, called on the HR profession to help businesses drive growth by focusing on the problems of the futureTue, 19 Mar 2013 13:25:18 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-creates-innovative-new-graduate-trainee-programme.aspxKPMG is launching a pilot programme for Audit and Advisory graduate trainees this autumn which will establish a new route to ACA qualificationThu, 14 Mar 2013 13:26:48 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Partnership-with-Third-Sector-and-SMEs-helps-KPMG-win-place-on-Government-roster.aspxFollowing a competitive tender process KPMG and its partners have been awarded places on 8 of the Government’s rosters, covering areas ranging from financial strategy to internal audit and assurance servicesWed, 13 Mar 2013 13:39:33 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Appetite-for-recruitment-must-be-matched-by-search-for-talent-says-KPMG.aspxReacting to the publication, today, of figures suggesting that firms are ready to recruit, Tim Payne, KPMG’s global lead for talent management, saysTue, 12 Mar 2013 15:03:14 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-Growth-of-staff-appointments-slows-in-February.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:56:26 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Due-diligence-essential-to-build-trust-and-avoid-repeat-of-horsemeat-scandal-says-KPMG.aspxHitesh Patel, Forensic Partner at KPMG commentedFri, 22 Feb 2013 11:06:35 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-Permanent-placements-and-temp-billings-both-continue-to-rise-in-January.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:38:46 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Majority-of-organisations-say-they-havent-made-enough-cuts-but-still-lack-capability-to-perform-says-KPMG.aspxWeak demand for goods or services, political and economic gridlock in emerging markets and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the global economy have combined to force businesses to renew their cost-cutting programmesWed, 06 Feb 2013 10:28:23 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-named-Global-Firm-of-the-Year-at-British-Accountancy-Awards.aspxKPMG is named ‘Global Firm of the Year’ at the British Accountancy Awards the prestigious awards event for the accountancy industryMon, 10 Dec 2012 09:53:07 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/employment-figures-encouraging-but-long-term-concerns-remain.aspxToday’s data is yet another sign of recovery in the jobs market, and it is being driven primarily by an increasing confidence in the private sectorWed, 14 Nov 2012 09:12:55 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Employmentfiguresshowgoodnewsfornow,butbusinessmustlooktothefuture,saysKPMG.aspxReacting to the publication, today, of the latest UK employment figures, which have seen employment levels reach a record high, Bernard Brown, Partner and Head of Business Services at KPMG, says:Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:31:54 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Business-executives-claim-HR-is-failing-to-keep-pace-with-changing-business-demands.aspxBusiness leaders across the globe say HR functions are ineffective and consistently fail to demonstrate any form of value to their organisationMon, 18 Feb 2013 14:03:55 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-partners-vote-in-new-non-exec-director-group.aspxKPMG has announced its new UK non-executive board membersMon, 08 Oct 2012 07:55:33 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Chaordix-and-KPMG-enter-into-strategic-alliance-to-provide-crowdsourced-market-intelligence.aspxChaordix and KPMG in the UK sign agreement to cooperate on the provision of a new market insights and product innovation offering, Crowd Connection™Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:06:43 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Third-year-in-a-row-that-business-students-rank-KPMG-2-in-Universums-Worlds-Most-Attractive-Employer-survey.aspxBusiness students have placed KPMG second in Universum's ‘World's Most Attractive Employer’ survey for the third year running. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/unemployment-down-confidence-up.aspxBernard Brown, head of business services at KPMG, comments on news that unemployment has fallen by 7,000 in the three months to JulyWed, 12 Sep 2012 08:13:31 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-Permanent-placements-fall-at-slower-rate-while-temp-billings-rise-slightly.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultanciesMon, 10 Sep 2012 04:37:50 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-August-2012.aspxThe KPMG and Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) ‘Report on Jobs’ – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:59:33 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-reaches-the-outsourcing-summit.aspxKPMG’s member firms have moved up to the top spot, leading this year’s rankings of the world’s best outsourcing advisors Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:35:16 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-July-2012.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultanciesMon, 09 Jul 2012 07:15:41 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/London-Business-Optimism-Up,-But-Eurozone-Concerns-Drag-Down-Recruitment-and-Investment-CBI-KPMG.aspxLondon businesses are more optimistic than six months ago about the prospects for the economy and for their own companies, but anxiety about the Eurozone crisis is curbing hiring and investment plans. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:35:36 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-Modest-rise-in-permanent-placements-during-May.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultanciesTue, 12 Jun 2012 07:36:42 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Eurozone-crisis-fails-to-dampen-North-West-spirits.aspxMore than half of the North West’s business leaders are confident in their own company’s outlook for 2012, despite the gloomy economic environment, according to KPMG’s ‘Business Instinct’ poll of the region’s larger companies.Thu, 31 May 2012 07:18:41 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/New-man-takes-the-helm-at-KPMG-in-Milton-Keynes.aspxKPMG in Milton Keynes has announced the appointment of Mark Matthewman as the new Senior Partner for the officeTue, 29 May 2012 11:30:02 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-synchronised-taekwondo-world-record.aspxOffice workers at KPMG became martial arts world record setters, in the largest ever synchronised taekwondo routineThu, 30 Aug 2012 12:54:43 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Chris-Hearld-appointed-as-KPMG’s-new-Leeds-office-senior-partner.aspxKPMG announces that audit partner Chris Hearld is its new office senior partner in Leeds.Mon, 14 May 2012 13:10:18 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-March 2012.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) & KPMG Report on Jobs provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:25:24 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/UK-leads-the-way-for-business-cost-competitiveness-in-the-mature-markets.aspxThe UK has been ranked as the lowest cost destination in which to do business amongst established markets, according to research out this week by KPMG International.Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:54:21 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-Sahara-trek-to-raise-£150,000-for-Barnardo's.aspxDaring KPMG staff are swapping their offices for the breathtaking Sahara desert to raise vital funds for Barnardo’s, the UK’s largest children’s charity- and are on track to raise an amazing £150,000 for the cause. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:34:47 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/report-on-jobs-permanent-placements-nine-month-high.aspxThe REC/KPMG Report on Jobs shows growth of permanent staff placements was recorded for the second month running in February, and at the strongest pace since last May.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:37:47 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/People-really-do-matter,-as-HR-issues-hit-top-5-concerns-for-business-leaders.aspxA new survey by KPMG reveals that the economic downturn has elevated ‘people matters’ to the top 5 concerns for business leaders across EuropeThu, 17 Jan 2013 11:21:54 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Log-on-for-better-customer-service-as-complaints-proliferate-online,-says-KPMG.aspxKPMG is urging consumer-facing businesses to give greater attention to social media following the release of UK Customer Satisfaction Index Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:38:05 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Business-continues-to-cut-costs-as-recession-hits-Europe.aspxA survey of leading executives across Europe and the Middle East has shown that businesses are continuing to cut costs and focus on efficiencies Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:34:19 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Sustainability-“Megaforces”-Impact-on-Business-Will-Accelerate.aspxKPMG has identified 10 “megaforces” that will significantly affect corporate growth globally over the next two decades. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:11:02 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-signs-up-to-deal-with-the-Institute-for-Family-Businesses.aspxKPMG is pleased to announce it has entered into a strategic alliance with the Institute for Family Business (IFB). Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:37:55 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-February-2012.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:35:59 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Running-the-risk–meeting-stakeholder-demand.aspxSpeaking at the Risk Congress in London, Giles Triffitt, director within KPMG’s Risk Consulting practice, focused on risk efficiency and the cost of risk managementWed, 25 Jan 2012 10:24:02 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Declining-job-figures-pose-long-term-risk-to-performance.aspxBernard Brown, Partner and Head of Business Services at KPMG, reacts to the publication of the latest UK employment figuresWed, 18 Jan 2012 08:59:05 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-Dec-11.aspxRecruitment consultants signalled a drop in the number of people placed in permanent jobs for the third successive month in December. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:27:21 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Latest-employment-figures-offer-no-festive-cheer,-but-Government-measures-may-offer-new-hope,-says-KPMG.aspxReacting to the publication, today, of the latest UK employment figures, Bernard Brown, Partner and Head of Business Services at KPMG, says:Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:49:15 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/‘Cautious-optimism’-for-business-in-UK-as-business-confidence-slumps-elsewhere.aspxKPMG’s latest Business Outlook survey offers a small crumb of optimism for business in the UKMon, 05 Dec 2011 13:54:21 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Fall-in-optimism-about-the-economy-and-business-prospects-among-london-firms--CBI-KPMG.aspxMore businesses now planning for Olympics, but concerns remain over transport and skillsMon, 05 Dec 2011 09:23:37 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/EU-proposals-on-the-audit-of-public-interest-entities.aspx“While the audit profession was not the cause of the financial crisis referenced in the EU’s Green Paper, KPMG supports new policies and ideas to improve audit relevance and quality in the context of wider regulatory reform.Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:40:30 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-October-2011.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:00:08 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/A-quarter-of-new-KPMG-partners-are-women.aspxKPMG in the UK has announced the appointment of 29 new partners and 88 new directors from within the firm. The promotions took effect from 1 October – KPMG’s new financial year.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:47:53 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-Growth-of-staff-appointments-eases-further-in-September.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:41:17 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/report-on-jobs-august11.aspxModerate increases in permanent placements and temporary billings, weakest rise in permanent salaries for 22 monthsThu, 17 Jan 2013 11:28:10 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Quarterly-CIPD-KPMG-survey-on-the-labour-market.aspxThe employment recovery is set to slow sharply, according to this summer’s Labour Market Outlook survey of over 1,000 employers from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and KPMG. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:58:35 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Report-on-Jobs-July.aspxThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour marketFri, 11 Jan 2013 11:06:16 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Office-of-Fair-Trading-announcement-on-UK-audit-market.aspxKPMG notes the provisional decision of the Office of Fair Trading to refer the market for statutory audit services to large companies to the Competition Commission. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:58:44 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Night-of-the-living-dead-zombie-companies-haunt-lenders.aspx‘Zombie’ companies – businesses with low or no profitability which are accordingly unable to generate sufficient cash flow to repay borrowings Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:04:23 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Majority-of-business-leaders-in-Europe-and-the-Middle-East-believe-Europeancurrencywillsurvivecurrentcrisis,KPMGsurveyfinds.aspx64% of business leaders in Europe and the Middle East agree that Europe’s position as a world economic & political superpower has peaked Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:45:15 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Business-under-threat-as-UK-fraud-exceeds-£1bn.aspxPre-occupied with battling the on-going downturn, UK businesses now also find themselves fighting more fraud than ever before – KPMG reveals today. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:23:44 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Mega-deals-back-for-UK-private-equity-as-double-bill-of-£1bn-deals-complete-in-2011.aspxThe mega private equity deal is back in the UK, according to the latest management buyout (MBO) research from KPMG. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:07:21 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Company-bosses-increasingly-commit-more-fraud.aspxCompany bosses including those working within the chief executive or managing director’s offices are increasingly committing more fraud, according to a global KPMG survey. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:59:11 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/UK-turnaround-investors-splash-£1bn-rescue-cash.aspxA unique community of UK turnaround investors has emerged since the dawn of the recession and has invested nearly £1bn in distressed companies in the UK in the last 12 months, according to research by KPMG. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:01:50 GMT