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		<title>Are quangos prepared for rising attrition rates?</title>
		<link>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/10/are-quangos-prepared-for-rising-attrition-rates/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
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The debate around the future of some quangos continues, creating uncertainty for current employees. However whatever the outcome, employers might want to take heed.
With an election looming, the role of a number of quangos is under scrutiny
In recent years the trend to devolve administration of many departments to quangos has increased, giving them considerable power [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whos in demand &#8211; March 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/10/whos-in-demand-march-2010-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
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We’re seeing a number of roles in the accounting and finance function on both a temporary and permanent basis arise. Those who can demonstrate strong communication and commercial skills are highly sought after for internal-client facing or business partner roles. And as employers keep pace with international standards it’s those with IFRS experienced consultants  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is election uncertainty creating panic in IT?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/10/is-election-uncertainty-creating-panic-in-central-government-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.market-talk.co.uk/?p=1866</guid>
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Recent media hype around public sector spending cuts and the possible impact of the forthcoming election are creating talent management issues for central government organisations. Will there be a change of focus for IT projects ahead of the election or will IT projects be scaled back after the election regardless of what shade of red [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does the NHS lack commercial skills?</title>
		<link>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/09/does-the-nhs-lack-commercial-skills/</link>
		<comments>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/09/does-the-nhs-lack-commercial-skills/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:55:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.market-talk.co.uk/?p=1844</guid>
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A number of employers of accountancy and procurement professionals tell us that they lack commercial skills in their teams. This has been further highlighted by our recent research of the accountancy profession, world class commissioning competencies and the forthcoming general election.  
According to our latest accounting and finance skills study, 21% of employers told [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who’s in demand – March 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/09/whos-in-demand-march-2010-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[operations]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.market-talk.co.uk/?p=1834</guid>
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Despite the current uncertainty in the NHS, there are still opportunities available across the sector. This is supported by the fact that according to our recent research The commercial challenge: Building accountants’ skills, 36% of NHS employers anticipate recruiting for new accounting and finance roles in 2010. 
Within procurement we are seeing specific skills in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How best should management cuts be managed?</title>
		<link>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/09/how-best-should-management-cuts-be-managed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/09/how-best-should-management-cuts-be-managed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[NHS]]></category>

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At the end of 2009, PCTs were targeted with achieving a 30% reduction in management costs by 2013. The Conservatives have also pledged to reduce spend on NHS bureaucracy and to secure better value for money health services for the taxpayer should they form the next government. We look at what employers are doing to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Written skills are put to the test</title>
		<link>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/01/written-skills-are-put-to-the-test/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing & Communications]]></category>

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It has long been assumed that marketing and communications professionals are the wordsmiths of the organisation.  But with marketing budgets tighter than ever, a candidate’s ability to manage previously outsourced projects in house has never been more important.
With writing such an integral part of any marketer’s role, hiring managers are increasingly using written tests [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Who’s in demand &#8211; March 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/01/whos-in-demand-march-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/01/whos-in-demand-march-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing & Communications]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.market-talk.co.uk/?p=1789</guid>
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Email marketing specialists are in demand as e-marketing continues to be a widely used online channel.
Marketing managers with specific product knowledge including funds, IFA and wholesale banking are in demand as financial institutions boost their teams.
Central government is recruiting for a number of change communication managers and communication &#038; stakeholder managers to help mange the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Investment in CRM focuses advertising strategies</title>
		<link>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/01/investment-in-crm-focuses-advertising-strategies/</link>
		<comments>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/01/investment-in-crm-focuses-advertising-strategies/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing & Communications]]></category>

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With consumer buying behaviours radically altered by the recession and purchasing decisions now more considered, mass marketing techniques are at risk of being less successful than before.
Given the wide-spread use of advertising across multiple media channels, coupled with reduced consumer spend the need to use targeted advertising with personalised messaging is more important that ever. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An uncertain road ahead for social media</title>
		<link>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/01/an-uncertain-road-ahead-for-social-media/</link>
		<comments>http://www.market-talk.co.uk/2010/03/01/an-uncertain-road-ahead-for-social-media/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Badenoch &#38; Clark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing & Communications]]></category>

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The demand for social media experts in a stand alone role is increasing, but will this specialism always be able to justify a standalone role and will we see an emergence of more social media experts?  
Views from the industry are mixed.  The more sceptical marketers believe social media will become an integral [...]]]></description>
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