While working on a contract basis is not for everyone, it is an option that makes sense for a tremendous number of people and businesses.

There are a number of advantages to both the employer and employee of appointing temporary staff for a fixed period that the team Unity Recruitment have looked into. One example of this can be found in the Premier League at the moment, where Everton have borrowed Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea for the season and are reaping the rewards.

Lukaku has scored eight goals for the Toffees and they are currently sitting pretty in fifth place in the table.

CXC Global has taken the opportunity to publish a guide to how firms up and down the country in all manner of sectors can follow in the footsteps of Everton and Lukaku by achieving great success with temporary workers.

It started by explaining that temporary can sometimes be better to permanent when it comes to recruitment. While there is more security and loyalty involved in a permanent addition to any team, contract workers can be keen to prove themselves and offer impressive talents that simply need to be polished.

A short-term contract also helps people to build an impressive CV, so taking on a series of temporary roles is no bad thing. It gets individuals in the shop window and may eventually lead to precisely the type of job they want.

Contract jobs give professionals the chance to experience a new city and a different environment. It takes them out of their comfort zone and prepares them for a long and hard career - something Lukaku is achieving on Merseyside.

High levels of flexibility are demanded of contract staff, as they must show they can thrive in different businesses to continue securing employment.

And finally, compliance is a key factor in any contract-based role. Being able to meet the code of a business and adhere to government or industry-wide regulations remains a priority and helps professionals get in shape.

Next year is expected to be a hugely positive one for the automobile sector, in the opinion of one industry expert.

John Leech, head of automotive at KPMG, has predicted a positive end to 2013 will continue into a very successful 2014 for the sector. He explained he is confident the car industry is heading in the right direction and that both production and sales will increase in the UK in the near future.

Mr Leech noted 2013 has been a "fantastic" year for the automotive sector and the latest UK manufacturing figures prove this. In total, there were 1,286,287 vehicles produced in the country in the first 11 months of the year, which is 5.4 per cent up on the same period in 2012.

What's more, sales in this time rose by 9.9 per cent, meaning the number of cars being bought in Britain is now back at the pre-recession level last seen in 2008.

Looking ahead to 2014, Mr Leech said: "UK car production will grow again for the fifth year running as European car sales start to slowly rise once more. This should also see European car production finally turnaround and grow in 2014 for the first time in seven years."

A rise in production should also trigger a wave of automotive recruitment in both the UK and abroad, as more workers are required to get new cars built.

Mr Leech did have a word of warning though, as he said the continuation of cheap credit offers might be at risk of causing an oversupply of new cars and a lowering of the value of used vehicles, so it is well worth ensuring this does not become a reality.

He believes some 1.9 million vehicles will be produced in the UK each year by 2017, which is up by 25 per cent on 2007 levels.

It is worth noting that this rate of growth is way ahead of other major European countries such as France, Italy and Spain, which will see their production levels decline by 33, 28 and 17 per cent respectively over the ten years in question.

Safety should be a priority for car manufacturers at all times and it seems Toyota is still leading the way on this issue.

The results of the TUV reliability report, published in conjunction with Auto Bild magazine, show the Japanese brand is once again the safest of all on the roads.

Toyota came out on top of the internationally respected survey for the fourth year in a row, with a number of its models praised for their high safety levels. Indeed, no fewer than 15 of its vehicles earned a top ten ranking in the poll.

Both current and older vehicles made by Toyota were included in the results, indicating people who drive the company's cars - no matter what their age - are more likely to be safe than those in various other models.

In particular, its Prius was lavished with special praise, as it was named the number one car in both the four-to-five and six-to-seven-year-old categories. Such an award only serves to reaffirm the reputation of the Prius as a safe, secure and reliable example of the full hybrid technology utilised by Toyota.

And it is not only the Prius that was recognised as being among the Japanese firm's ultra-safe cars. For instance, the Verso finished in second place in the study, while the RAV4 was third, the Avensis was fifth and the Corolla was eighth, making these the pick of the range.

All of those models performed well in the market for cars between eight and nine years old, with the RAV4, Corolla and Yaris also succeeding in the ten-to-11-years-old category.

Such success in an internationally respected survey goes to show just how well those in design and automotive jobs at Toyota are performing when it comes to safety.

The TUV reliability report was first published 40 years ago and aims to provide an unbiased look at exactly how safe and high in quality vehicles are.

If you're looking for jobs or candidates for jobs in London, including places like Harrow, then contact Unity Recruitment. With a vast knowledge in the local area, we are experts in recruitment in Harrow & other local areas.

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Soaring numbers of shoppers are heading into central Manchester in the run-up to Christmas, sending demand for car parking spaces through the roof.

Selfridges in Exchange Square has revealed it has experienced a 25 per cent hike in footfall, while there has been a 65 per cent rise in visitors to King Street, reports the Manchester Evening News.

As well as the appeal of all the major high street stores, extra attractions such as the Christmas markets are being cited as reasons for this boom in demand.

Local stores conducted a survey that showed more than nine out of ten shoppers are planning to buy gifts both on the high street and via the internet this year.

Jane Sharrocks, general manager at Selfridges in Exchange Square, said: "We're delighted to see the results of this survey, which demonstrate that the added pull of activities like the Christmas markets, carol singers and pop-up eateries and bars make a real occasion out of coming in to Manchester to do your Christmas shopping."

Of course, the rise in the number of people in shops in Manchester means there has also been a surge in demand for car parking spaces in the city, with NCP saying its facilities there have witnessed a 15 per cent increase in vehicles compared with last year.

Pat Karney, a city centre spokesman, said Manchester offers a "unique experience" for Christmas shoppers and this is why it is so popular.

The company could be wise to take on more people in parking jobs, both to ensure every visitor pays the required tariff for their stay and to direct traffic to available spaces so that congestion does not become an issue.

Mr Karney added tens of thousands of people are now flocking to Manchester from all around the UK and the city is sure to break all manner of records over the festive season.

With the above in mind, we'd like to wish all of our candidates & clients a big Happy Christmas from the whole team at Unity Recruitment.

The new car market appears to be particularly strong in the UK at the moment, with the latest figures pointing to a rise in the number of models bought by Britons.

Statistics for November from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed there was an increase in the number of new cars bought in all the respective countries within the UK.

In England, 136,440 new models were acquired by consumers last month, which was some way ahead of the 127,957 records in the same month in 2012. Indeed, this 6.63 per cent surge was made to look small in comparison to the 17.54 per cent rise witnessed in Northern Ireland, where 3,110 vehicles were purchased in November.

Elsewhere, Scotland recorded a 6.09 per cent spike in new car transactions to 13,994, while 5,698 cars were sold in Wales over the 30 days in question, a rise of 12.83 per cent.

And it is not only the comparison of November 2013 versus the same month in 2012 that showed an upward trend, as the year-to-date figures were similarly encouraging.

In Wales, 17.07 per cent more models have been sold in 2013 so far than they were in 2012 at this point, while England (9.48 per cent), Northern Ireland (9.8 per cent) and Scotland (12.57 per cent) all enjoyed rises in activity too.

With demand for new cars on the up, more people could be hired in automotive jobs at some of the UK's major vehicle production plants. Several of the world's largest motor companies have factories in Britain and these could ramp up their activities if the market continues to improve. This is extremely positive for those looking for recruitment in North London & other areas in the UK.

Overall, new car purchases rose by 6.99 per cent in November in comparison to the same month in 2012, indicating there is substantial growth occurring in the sector.

The figures were even more positive in the year-to-date category, with the UK as a whole recording an increase of 10.03 per cent in new car deals.

Parking problems persist in many of the UK's largest towns and cities, and they could be doing untold damage to tourist and retail trade.

A new survey has highlighted how much of a problem parking is in Bath, where almost two-thirds of businesses said they were hampered in some way by drivers leaving their cars in places they should not, finding it is too expensive to park or even not being able to find a space at all.

Law firm Withy King conducted the research and found a number of issues are going against companies based in the West Country city. These included the cost of parking, the lack of spaces, the poor state of public transport and the proposal for a car-free city centre.

Angela MacAusland, chair of the city's Federation of Small Businesses Branch, told the Bath Chronicle it is vital that shoppers are encouraged to visit the high street and surrounding areas in order to spend money and keep local retailers alive.

"Some cities allow residents to park free for 20 minutes to allow them to visit local shopping streets. What we are trying to say is we don't want people going to out of city shopping centres because it's easier and free to park," she explained

Of the 160-plus firms to reply to the survey, 72 per cent said they felt parking regulations in Bath put shoppers off the idea of coming into the city, while 63 per cent suggested parking is the root cause of trading difficulties.

The local authority would be wise to consider measures such as introducing a raft of new parking regulations designed to encourage people to visit Bath, while also ensuring control of the highways is maintained.

Employing people in parking jobs to monitor cars and hand out penalty notices where appropriate is another shrewd move.

In these difficult times for the retail sector, deterring people from heading into a town centre should be avoided at all costs. For all recruitment in your area, contact Unity Recruitment today.

The people of Sunderland have been making their feelings known on a string of parking problems that are plaguing one hospital in the city.

People living close to Monkwearmouth Hospital are fed up with the number of vehicles related to the institution that are left in the streets each day, reports the Sunderland Echo.

Councillors have been working with homeowners in the zone since April last year in a bid to find a satisfactory outcome, but so far there has been no resolution. Parking is said by the Conservative members to be a constant annoyance for local people.

Meetings between the residents, City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (CHS) and Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust have not yet proved to be fruitful.

Councillor George Howe explained: "It's reached the stage where nothing is being done. Residents are now calling for a public inquiry into the problem."

The politicians have revealed that they were told earlier this year that the CHS staff would have left the site within six to 12 months, although they are still there for now. A spokesman for the group even suggested it is not aware of any formal complaints about parking problems at the hospital.

One potential resolution is for the council to implement new regulations that prohibit people from leaving their cars in the area and employ people in parking jobs to monitor the streets and dish out penalty notices where appropriate.

A spokesman for Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust admitted it had received a number of complaints about the matter and promised to continue working closely with other relevant parties to improve the situation.

He explained traffic management and safety are two of its priorities in such a scenario and it will work to achieve the best results.

Neighbourhood inspector Tony Carty added that police have been informed of the problem and that action will be taken against anyone who is found to park unlawfully.

If you're part of an organisation that requires parking recruitment, get in contact with Unity Recruitment & we'll work our magic to find you the best candidates around.

Car production in the UK is performing well at the moment and this trend is likely to continue for several years to come.

The latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders predict the sector will continue to expand until 2017, at which point it will hit its peak.

John Leech, head of automotive at KPMG, has been commenting on the statistics and he suggested the current situation is just the start of a thorough recovery in the market and that car manufacturers are in for a period of booming results in the coming months and years.

Car production grew by 17.4 per cent in October this year, with annual expansion set at 5.4 per cent. In comparison, production levels declined in a host of other European countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain and France, all of which are renowned as major vehicle manufacturers.

"The industry is confident that demand from the eurozone is just now starting to recover and that UK and emerging market demand will continue to be very strong in the short term," Mr Leech explained.

News of a potential rise in car production in the future is good for the UK for a variety of reasons, such as the boost to the economy this will provide. After all, vehicle manufacturing suffered more than most sectors when the recession hit, so turning this around will be vital to the nation's coffers.

Secondly, a boom in the motor trade can lead to a rise in the number of automotive jobs that are available throughout the UK, with posts such as engineers, designers and factory workers all needing to be filled.

Mr Leech added the current production rate being seen in the country is back at around the same level as it was before the recession in 2008.

"Our forecast is that UK car production will continue to rise in 2014, 2015 and 2016 before peaking in 2017 at 1.9 million vehicles," he explained.

If you're part of a business looking for automotive recruitment today, then contact Unity Recruitment!

People who park their cars in places they should not in Leeds are being targeted by a brand new spy car.

Leeds City Council has deployed a 'spy car' that roams the city looking for cases of motorists leaving vehicles in illegal spots, meaning it is not only traffic wardens and parking attendants who are responsible for penalising those breaking the law.

The spy car is on trial for two weeks and has been specially allocated to parts of Leeds where bosses feel parking around schools is a problem, while late at night it tends to focus on the city centre.

According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, the council has looked at where the highest number of complaints about illegal parking have been made by both police and local residents and sent the Smart car to these locations.

However, not everyone has been quick to praise the introduction of the spy car, with some campaigners suggesting many drivers in Leeds will not feel they have been treated fairly if they are given a penalty after being caught by the vehicle.

A spokesman for the AA said: "Smart cars and camera vans are not particularly well liked and certainly for local authority enforced offences, especially parking. These vehicles are often positioned where some drivers wouldn't see them until it's too late."

Under the terms of the trial, tickets will not be issued during the initial two-week test, although warnings will be handed out to anyone who is found to have parked illegally.

A spokeswoman for the council said it is keen to send the spy car to places that typically attract a high number of complaints and see what the result is.

Changes to parking charges in Leeds have been in the news in recent times even before the arrival of the spy car, as the council decided to clampdown on motorists by making them pay to leave their cars in the city centre on Sundays and in the evening.

For information on parking jobs, talk to one of the consultants at Unity Recruitment, one of the leading parking recruitment agencies in the UK.

New parking regulations are set to come into effect in Bamber Bridge, after the local council responded to a series of complaints from people in the area.

The notoriously busy junction at Club Street and Station Road has been the subject of a number of grievances from local businesses and Lancashire County Council has decided now is the time to act.

It will implement a 'No waiting at any time' policy in the roads in question in a bid to tackle the problem of obstructive parking, reports the Lancashire Evening Post. The council hopes the decision will improve sight lines for motorists, making the area a safer place for both drivers and pedestrians.

A report on the matter has been published and it explained Club Street is a busy access route as it is used by people heading to a nearby industrial estate. As such, the busy junction in question is frequently used by both cars and HGVs.

Some suggestions reveal the problem centres around smaller vehicles parking on the north side of the junction, blocking the view for some motorists and ensuring lorries and trucks cannot come in and out of Club Street.

Restrictions will now come into force in 54 metres of Club Street from the point at which it meets Station Road. There will also be six metres of space in Station Road in which no vehicle will be allowed to park.

County councillor David Watts, who represents Bamber Bridge, said: "Anything that helps is welcome news. I am happy about it."

The local authority might be wise to recruit for parking jobs & employ new traffic wardens and parking attendants in a bid to ensure the rules are adhered to by drivers, especially in the first few months when the restrictions are still new to people.

Introducing parking regulations in any town can be a good way to improve safety, control the flow of traffic and increase revenues.

If you're looking for parking recruitment, why not contact the team at Unity Recruitment today.