From her suggestion that women would not have caused the banking crisis to her proposal that the Labour party leadership team should always consist of one man and one woman, Harriet Harman has covered plenty of topical work-related ground this summer. But for all her supposed outspokenness, it was the
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Implications in Career Change
In a recession, many adults are turning to traditional forms of work in an effort to acquire employment. For many, moving into agricultural work has become quite easy as there is a great need for workers among U.S. farms. If you are considering
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NHS workers who take sick leave are claiming tens of millions of pounds a year
in overtime and anti-social hours allowances while off work, the Daily
Telegraph can disclose.
By , Medical Editor
Published: 10:00PM BST 21 Aug 2009
More than one million NHS staff are paid well above their basic
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There is a growing sense among economists that the worst of the recession might be over. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the labor market.
Most forecasts predict that Americans are in for a long, painful slog as they try to get back to work. Some forecasts don’t have the
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AFTER a layoff, your self-esteem and personal relationships may take a hit. Your bank account and quality of life may both spiral downward. You may not even be sure you can pay your mortgage or rent.
Sean Kelly
And now you’re supposed to go out and convince employers that you’d be a
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The public sector took on 285,000 more staff in the year to March, even as the
private sector cut nearly 683,000 jobs – a startling demonstration of the
impact of nationalising the banks on the public purse.
By Josephine Moulds
Published: 7:50PM BST 16 Aug 2009
Government data on employment
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It’s an uncomfortable question and how to answer it while retaining a degree
of professionalism is a tricky issue.
By James Caan
James Caan
Photo: MARTIN POPE
Dragons’ Den is back on the television and it’s already promising some
exciting ventures from budding entrepreneurs. It’s also given me an insight
into how much the recession has affected
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In this recession, how can anyone feel upbeat? Experts say the secret is to stop trying to fill your days with moments of pleasure.
Tips for being happier:
1. Spend $20 on an experience rather than an item. “Wonderful experiences remind us of the thrill of being alive, whereas purchasing something inevitably
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One in seven workers now has a second job as people seek to make ends meet in the recession, new research discloses.
Concerns about the economy and rising unemployment mean workers are taking on extra work to bring in an additional income.
As many as 2.7 million people, or 15 per cent
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