Amazon has announced it is recruiting more than 15,000 seasonal staff across the UK to meet customer demand in the run-up to Christmas. The US internet retailer, which is expanding its UK operations, said it expected hundreds of the temporary staff... Read More
During the recession, many workers found themselves made redundant as a result of businesses cutting back on staff in a bid to save money. This led to workers in similar sectors fearing their jobs would also be at risk, causing job security levels to plummet... Read More
In recent months, the manufacturing industry has picked up hugely with experts now predicting that a higher number of British-made cars than originally forecast will be sold in the present quarter. This, in turn, has boosted the economy and rapidly sped up... Read More
Although consumer confidence has reached highs not seen since before the recession took hold, experts are concerned that many households are living beyond their means. Thanks to the large number of payday loan companies on the market, consumers can now access... Read More
Apprenticeship schemes are rapidly gaining in popularity, with high university fees causing a large number of young people to assess their higher education options and seek to enter the workplace at an earlier age. As a result, the National Apprenticeship... Read More
The controversy surrounding zero hours contracts rages on, with yet another major employer dragged in to the mix. This week, Premier Foods has been forced into the spotlight after staff at its Hovis bakery in Wigan made the decision to take strike action over... Read More
Although unemployment rates have managed to stabilise since the start of 2013, many believe that this does not paint the full picture of working lives today. Due to a lack of full-time positions, a high number of workers are being forced to take on one or... Read More
Television, broadband and fixed-line telephone provider BSkyB has pledged to create 550 new jobs as the UK demand for its services continues to grow. In the nine months to March 31st, pre-tax profits reached £994 million – a 9 per cent increase from... Read More
Sandwich chain Pret A Manger has become incredibly popular with workers during the lunchtime rush thanks to their fresh baguettes bursting with a variety of fillings. This popularity has allowed the chain to post continuous sales growth over the past several... Read More
It is safe to say that job opportunities have not exactly been overflowing in the British Isles for some time now. With an ever growing population, and the unstable economy leading to employers cutting back positions in their commercial properties, many... Read More
