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18 September 2009
Kier announces positive year
Graduate jobs provider Kier has overcome difficult market conditions to post a successful year, according to its chief executive.
John Dodds pointed to the organisation's 'product diversification' and 'cash positive' attitude after reporting an increase in its secured and probable order books for construction in the 12-month period up to June 30th 2009.
He remarked: 'This good performance is the result of our … spread of operations, the quality and commercial capability of our staff as well as our approach to risk management.' -
17 September 2009
PwC wins top graduate employer award
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has won the Times High Fliers Top Graduate Employer of year award for the sixth year in row.
Voted for by students and graduates themselves, the accolade was described as a "fantastic recognition" of the opportunities the firm provides by Chairman and Senior Partner Ian Powell.
He remarked: "We held our nerve in the market and maintained our recruitment levels, because no matter what the current economic conditions, we are committed to recognising and developing talented people." -
16 September 2009
Accenture teams up with P&G
Graduate jobs provider Accenture has announced that it is teaming up with Procter & Gamble (P&G) for a multi-year technology infrastructure agreement.
Under the terms of the contract, the global managing consultancy will provide all of P&G's primary web platforms and services through its new business branch Accenture Interactive.
The new division has been set up to 'develop world-class digital marketing capabilities and optimise online/offline investments', with the product manufacturer being its 'anchor client'.
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BAE Systems approved for £500m plan
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Internships could help graduates, specialist claims
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Co-op receives green light on Manchester office
14 September 2009
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BAE Systems announces MoD order
13 September 2009
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P&G predicts 2010 organic growth
12 September 2009
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Co-op announces 11% profit increase
10 September 2009
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Sainsbury's awarded procurement prize
10 September 2009
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Transport for London receives £1bn Crossrail loan
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