Jobs report reveals ‘mixed picture’ for Scotland
There was a mixed picture for Scotland’s jobs market last month, according to a new survey.
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New economic model needed to boost growth and skills, say Tories
A new department should be created to help businesses sell online as part of a new economic model to boost skills and growth, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
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.
Union warns of ‘new era of economic decline’ in wake of Brexit
Brexit could spark a “new era of economic and industrial decline” in Scotland that the country would take a generation to recover from, a union has warned.
Up to 400 new jobs in Glasgow as KPMG expands operations
Up to 400 jobs will be created in Glasgow after bosses at KPMG announced the city had been chosen as the location for its second UK managed services hub.
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.
Honda workers join protest in Swindon against factory closure
Hundreds of Honda workers have taken to the streets in Swindon to protest against the closure of the car manufacturer’s factory in the town.
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.