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Posted on 17 November 2008 - Comments

Employers may reduce the number of new staff they take on and become more selective as a result of the economic downturn, it has been suggested.

However, according to Adecco Retail managing director Steven Kirkpatrick, jobs...

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Posted on 12 November 2008 - Comments

Millions of British workers are seeking to boost their careers by continuing with training and other education schemes once they enter the workplace, it has been reported.

According to new figures published by the Association of...

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Posted on 11 November 2008 - Comments

Individuals who start up a business may save up to three working weeks per year on commuting time, new research has suggested.

Abbey Business Banking, which conducted the study, claims that starting a business allows workers to...

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Posted on 10 November 2008 - Comments

New figures published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation indicate that employers are prepared to pay more than last year for desired staff.

Turnover in the recruitment industry rose by 21.7 per cent between April...

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Posted on 7 November 2008 - Comments

Many employers are conducting "unnecessary" background checks on employees and job applicants, it has been claimed.

According to RadcliffesLeBrasseur employment lawyer and partner Stephen Levinson, a "better safe...

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