Role model scheme to help children ‘think big’ on career options
The UK is at risk of wasting talent if young children start ruling out career options based on their gender, ethnicity or class, an international education expert has warned.
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Permanent staff hires down amid strong demand for temporary workers, RBS finds
Scottish firms are increasingly turning to short-term staff to fill job vacancies, with the number of permanent appointments falling, according to analysis.
Hundreds of jobs at risk at Ryanair
Up to 900 jobs could be at risk at Ryanair amid a drop in earnings as the airline faces higher fuel costs.
Permanent job placement growth in Scotland hit four-month high in April
The number of people securing permanent jobs in Scotland grew at the fastest rate so far this year in April, according to a new report.
Scotland’s jobs market subdued in March, research finds
Growth in Scotland's jobs market remained subdued in March, according to new research.
Brexit uncertainty ‘putting the brakes’ on employment
Uncertainty over Brexit is continuing to "put the brakes" on employment, with the number of workers placed into jobs by agencies falling at the quickest pace in almost three years, according to a new report.
Money: Job filling you with dread? How to kick-start your career for the better
IF the thought of going back to work tomorrow morning fills you with dread, it could be a sign that it’s time for a change.
Honda to cut ‘hundreds’ of temporary jobs at Swindon plant
Honda is to lay off temporary staff at its Swindon factory, it was revealed today – and the total could run into the hundreds.
More than six million jobs paying less than real living wage, says report
THE number of jobs not paying the so-called real living wage has increased by 300,000 to more than six million, according to new research.
Cambuslang’s 2 Sisters chicken plant set to close with loss of 450 jobs
A FACTORY in Cambuslang is set to close with 450 jobs being lost.
One in three workers believe their job will be automated in next ten years