Computer and software company expected to cut 8% of workforce as consumers ditch bulky PCs in favour of tablets
Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant will build a new generation of Astra cars in an "historic" deal that will see it produce at least 160,000 cars a year.
UK unemployment fell for the second consecutive month in the three months to March to reach 2.63 million, according to official figures.
A parliamentary committee has questioned the length and quality of many apprenticeships.
AN oil services company have announced they will create 500 jobs at their operations base in the north east.
The recession has fuelled a widespread paranoia among workers who are ‘too scared’ about losing their jobs to take time off work when they are sick, official figures revealed today.
Tory health minister Simon Burns had two stabs at the figures before Andrew Lansley stepped in with an even bigger number.
MORE than 400 people applied for just 14 jobs at a new supermarket opening in Grimsby on Friday.
Business have been accused of “whingeing” and failing to invest in jobs and the British economy by a leading cabinet minister.
A £2.4bn coalition scheme to boost England's economy has been spending up to £200,000 to create one job, auditors have revealed.
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest ice-cream parlour chain, has announced plans to almost double the number of UK stores over the next three years, creating hundreds of jobs.
Embattled UK retailer Clinton Cards has gone into administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
The jobs market remains "fragile", with unemployment expected to increase in the coming months, according to research among recruitment firms.
British retail sales fell at their fastest rate in more than a year last month and jobs growth slowed, nudging the economy closer to a third quarter of contraction and raising the chance of another cash boost from the central bank.
Communications Minister Dina Pule says the 100% migration to broadband by 2020 will create 1-million jobs
A MULTI-MILLION-POUND expansion for Tesco and Bicester Village was unveiled yesterday in a project that could bring more than 3,500 jobs to the town.
Dunbar is set to be the "pioneering site" for a pub giant's first Scottish venture after councillors approved a licensing application for a pub and a 26-bedroom hotel, creating up to 40 jobs.
Unemployment will keep rising over the next five years in every UK region except the South East, East and London, a new report reveals, raising fears of a widening North-South divide.
Yesterday National Australia Bank unveiled plans to shed 1,400 UK jobs in the next three years.
Major employers should give prisoners work experience placements and training and help more ex-offenders get work, Ken Clarke has said.
Jaguar Land Rover is to invest around £200 million to expand its West Midlands plant to build the new Jaguar F-type sports car, creating up to 1,000 jobs.
An airline said jobs would be created as part of an expansion of services from East Midlands Airport.
Lead singer of iconic rock group Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, has finalised a multimillion pound aviation project in south Wales which will create up to 1,000 jobs in the country.
A charity representing carers has called for a new strategy to kick-start more jobs in the care industry.
DETAILS of two innovative designs for a new potash mine which could create 5,000 jobs have been revealed as the company behind it confirms the idea is technically viable.
A new report suggests that there has been a healthy upswing in hiring across the temporary employment market within three core sectors: Financial Services; Public Sector and Commerce & Industry.
Extra staff are needed as the company rolls out a new annual energy review that is aimed at ensuring customers are on the best deal for them.
Lisburn company Decora Blind Systems is creating 79 new jobs as part of a £2 million investment over the next two years.
WORKERS at the British Gas call centre this morning spoke of their devastation at the news that 550 jobs will be lost.
A Hampshire customer service centre will create 200 jobs, the Daily Echo can reveal this morning.
East Midlands town, which lost 115 more jobs when Aquascutum closed its factory, is trying to fight back in a tough climate
Women and young people lose out despite a bounce in the job market, while wages lag well behind inflation
MINISTERS have been warned a decision to impose VAT on static caravans could lead to more than 7,000 job losses. New figures estimate 4,340 jobs could be cut at holiday parks across the country, on top of the 3,000 jobs at risk at caravan manufacturers and in the supply chain.
An international digital business is creating scores of jobs.
The UK is still in danger of falling into recession, according to the Bank of England, but further emergency support is looking less likely amid concerns over inflation.
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 12,000 to 219,000 in the three months to February, according to new official figures.
Don't just hug a hoodie – hire one, bosses were urged on Wednesday.
UK unemployment has registered its first fall since last spring, according to official figures.
Lloyds Banking Group is to create 500 new jobs as part of plans to sell off more than 600 of its branches.
Research shows almost a million people will have been out of work for more than a year by the end of 2012, as the Government releases the latest jobless figures.
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Thousands of graduates face worse starting salaries this summer than if they had left university almost 10 years ago, new figures show.
The number of permanent job vacancies in Scotland rose "markedly" in March, according to a survey of recruitment agencies.
The takeover of bmi by British Airways is set to lead to up to 1,200 job losses, the airline has announced.
2.6 million jobseekers face competition for 234,000 full-time vacancies from people in temporary or part-time work
Nearly a quarter of UK engineering graduates are working in non-graduate jobs or unskilled work such as waiting and shop work, a report suggests.
Struggling retailer Mothercare has said it will close another 111 UK stores over the next three years, in a move impacting 730 jobs.
Boris Johnson’s plan will create almost 200,000 new jobs across London over the next four years, while at the same time providing London with the improvements and investment it needs.
A meaningful work experience placement while still at school is crucial to a successful apprenticeship, says Ofsted.
Almost half of manufacturing businesses are hiring older, experienced workers at the expense of school leavers, further compounding the industry’s skills shortage problem.
Iconic electronics giant Sony is expected to shed 10,000 jobs worldwide over the next year as it tries to return to profit.
Every April a host of changes are made to employment legislation and 2012 is no exception. This year, important amendments include those relating to tribunal procedures, unfair dismissal and statutory maternity and sick pay. Personnel Today sets out the key reforms that will affect employers.
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Young people can apply for work through a £75m Growth Wales project to create 12,000 temporary jobs.
A Warwickshire-based games developer has announced it is creating 100 new jobs across the West Midlands.
Intercontinental hotels, which owns the Holiday Inn and Crown Plaza hotel brands, says it will create 3,000 jobs in the UK.
The Pret a Manger sandwich chain is creating 550 jobs in the UK this year as the company continues a rapid expansion.
Dozens of jobs are to be saved at struggling retailer Game after its remaining stores in Northern Ireland were bought out.
Nick Clegg is today launching his £1 billion flagship scheme to get young people into work amid accusations that the Government has been complacent over youth unemployment.
DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Clegg is in Sunderland today to help celebrate hundreds of new jobs at a car parts plant.
Just over half of small businesses are confident of creating jobs in the coming 12 months, a 10 percentage point rise from the 41% confidence recorded this time last year, which overall job creation confidence has risen marginally, remaining positive.
A study entitled ‘Delivering the Ambition: employment in renewable energy in Scotland’ from industry body Scottish Renewables shows that the sector already employ’s 11,000 people, with “thousands” more jobs in prospect.
Job hunters are always being told to ask one or two killer questions in an interview. But what will impress an employer - and what will undo your good work.
Six local authorities facing "particular challenges" with youth unemployment are to share £9m to create work opportunities.
A £350m contract to refit and refuel a Royal Navy nuclear missile submarine will safeguard up to 2,000 UK jobs, the defence secretary is to announce.
It’s easy to get yourself down and believe some of the myths swirling around about looking for a job during a recession. As gloomy as it feels, jobs do still exist. Let’s debunk some of the most common myths about recession job hunting.
Ferry company P&O has warned that job losses are "inevitable" if it has to switch to a different type of fuel under new government measures.
UP to 6,000 staff face the chop at GAME GROUP after bosses finally pulled the plug on the high street chain yesterday.
Internet giant struggling to keep up with rivals Google and Facebook in advertising
An ugly set of February borrowing figures set a weaker-than-expected backdrop for today's Budget, as the slowing economy pushed tax receipts down and benefit payouts higher.
The government has recently announced plans to increase the minimum wage. However, this increase will only apply to young adults aged over 21.
UK plc is closing the employment door on workers with no qualifications, but welcomes those with computer skills, research has found.
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Further job losses in the banking sector are on the way, a report said today, after the eurozone debt crisis, compensation costs and higher taxes slashed the combined profits of the UK's five biggest banks.
Demand for Olympic jobs has risen by 300% in recent weeks as Britons look to be part of the 2012 Games and boost their earnings along the way, according to job search engine Adzuna.co.uk. The average salary for jobs at the 2012 Olympics games is £27,248, 13% higher than the national average salary of £24,180.
Redundancies made since the start of the recession have resulted in a cost of £28.6 billion to employers, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Labour leader Ed Miliband is giving a speech in which he will say his party would guarantee a job to unemployed young people, if they came to power.
The number of jobs created by private sector companies has outstripped the number of jobs lost in the public sector for the first time in a year, suggesting that the long-awaited economic recovery is slowly taking off.
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Jaguar Land Rover is to create 1,000 jobs at its factory on Merseyside to support "significant demand" for some of its models, the company announced today.
The UK labour market showed further signs of brightening as unemployment remained stable at 2.67m in the three months to January and public sector job losses slowed.
You might be finding that one of the most frustrating parts of a career change is finding the right opportunity.
Companies often prefer to conduct telephone (screening) interviews before inviting candidates to their offices for a face-to-face interview.
Tough times and need of extra cash sometimes push us to pick any second job. So what are the different types of cool weekend jobs to consider? Utilize your off days like Saturdays and Sundays to open new doors for earning some additional income.
You may be a student or have just finished your graduation, and want to look for fun jobs that pay well. Whatever be the case, you can now find various types of jobs that offer a good salary along with great job satisfaction.
Getting a job in today's economy is no easy challenge. You may not be able to land a job even after weeks or months of job search. This is because most of the jobseekers are using specific strategies to stay ahead in the competition. If you don’t want to be left behind in the race, you too need to have an action-plan ready with you. The more time it takes to look for a job, the more frustrated you can become. So, you need to act now!
Building jobs are among the most in demand jobs now in cities where extensive construction of buildings, houses, and commercial spaces are done. There are several types of building jobs which construction workers can apply for given that they are physically fit and able to carry heavy objects and operate special building equipment used for construction.
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Tesco is to create 20,000 jobs in the UK over two years by improving stores and opening new ones, it has announced.
Social media might be the new way of doing everything. From facebook to youtube and the music industry to job hunting, the way we make connections is changing. Used properly, this means employers can see the real you like never before, but with any new technology there are new rules and it's not alwasy easy learning what they are.
The creation of 2,000 jobs at Nissan and its suppliers, on top of Tesco’s announcement of plans to take on 20,000 store staff over the next two years, underline tentative hopes of a spring revival in the labour market.
More than a third of recent university graduates are being forced to take low-skilled jobs such as machine operators, postal workers, or cleaners due to the lack of available positions in the job market.
Official figures show that unemployment in the UK rose by 118,000 in the three months to November to 2.685 million.
Graduate employers recruit motivated applicants who have relevant skills and the capacity to ‘fit in’. Many also require a good degree.
If you are interested in careers for people who like to talk then you need to realize that these jobs require certain specific skills as well as a solid education. While the ability to talk well is definitely an added advantage, these sorts of careers are not just about talking.
There is a wide range of jobs for people who like to help people, where you have the opportunity to work with a wide diversity of people. You will need compassion, selflessness and a strong willingness to dedicate your career in the service of your fellow man.
Migrant workers will only be allowed to settle in the UK if they earn at least £35,000, under government plans to ensure that only the "brightest and best" can reside permanently in the country.
A larger percentage of the workforce is accessing employee assistance programmes (EAPs) than they were four years ago, according to consultancy Right Management.
Despite a raise in all other sectors, the number of IT job seekers registering on Check4Jobs fell in December.