Quarter of adults out of work, official figures show
March 17, 2010 by admin
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More than one in four adults in Britain are not working, after a record number
left the workforce in recent months, official figures indicated.
Published: 2:04PM GMT 17 Mar 2010
A quarter of adults are out of work, official figures show.
A total of 10.6 million people either did not have ... Continue Reading
Who’s Hiring Freelancers: Schneider, Universal Class and HSN
March 17, 2010 by admin
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If you need extra money but don’t want a staff job, freelance work may be the answer. These days, companies hire freelancers for everything from writing and design to delivery and sales.
Pros and cons: You usually don’t get benefits, but can often set your own schedule and may even be ... Continue Reading
10 things you didn’t know about the unemployment statistics
March 17, 2010 by admin
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Job Centre in Leicester. Photograph Reuters/Darren Staples Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
Every month the Office for National Statistics publishes the UK’s unemployment figures. But the report doesn’t just give the big numbers. It includes a fascinating breakdown of the UK at work - and out of it.
Here are 10 things we learnt ... Continue Reading
Managed Services Explained- the Different Types of Managed Services
March 17, 2010 by admin
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Job flexibility has helped Britain weather the recession
March 17, 2010 by admin
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A cultural shift in attitudes has resulted in lower unemployment than previous
downturns, says Tracy Corrigan.
By Tracy Corrigan
Published: 7:06AM GMT 17 Mar 2010
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Attitudes to work have become more flexible
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Discrimination and Obstacles Women Face in Workforce as They Face Barriers to Reach Their Full Potential
March 17, 2010 by admin
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Government comes under fire over pension plan fees
March 16, 2010 by admin
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Liberal Democrat pension spokesman Steve Webb has criticised the government plans for a new occupational pension scheme, warning that an upfront charge will undermine its popularity Photograph: Chris Ison/PA
Government plans to create an occupational pension scheme covering up to 10m workers came under fire today after ministers revealed new joiners ... Continue Reading
Is John Lewis the best company in Britain to work for?
March 16, 2010 by admin
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John Lewis’s flagship store in central London Photograph: Alex Segre / Alamy/Alamy
It’s just before opening time on bonus day at John Lewis and, boy, are we excited. Up and down the country, the 69,000 people who work for the nation’s favourite retailer are gathered, impatient. At head office ... Continue Reading
Who’s Hiring Part-Time: FirstGroup America, LearningRx and Hostess
March 16, 2010 by admin
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Looking for part-time work? You’re in luck. Here are three companies with part-time openings available right now.
FirstGroup America
What They Do: Group of transportation companies that provides student transportation, public transit and fleet maintenance throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Types of Part-Time Position(s) …
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Now Hiring: Astronauts and Mission Control Specialists
March 16, 2010 by admin
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Bigelow Aerospace, a commercial spacecraft company, recently announced that it was looking to fill dozens of positions, including astronauts and mission control specialists.
So, how tough are the job requirements for being an astronaut? Very tough.
“Qualified applicants need to have completed a training program from their government or recognized space agency ... Continue Reading

