Asda will create more than 9,000 jobs through store openings, extensions and business expansion, it was announced today.The supermarket giant’s...
Job creation and losses
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Unemployed people will be expected to undertake work-related activity in return for their benefits, under a new government scheme.Secretary of...
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Ten per cent of workers on London’s Olympic project previously unemployed
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryOne in 10 people currently working on the London 2012 Olympic Games building project was previously unemployed, official figures have...
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Unemployed 18-year-olds face losing their benefits if they do not undertake at least four weeks of full time work, government...
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Economic slowdown to prompt greater use of outsourced human resources
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherHuman resources outsourcing is likely to increase if the current economic slowdown continues, according to experts.National Outsourcing Association chairman Martyn Hart...
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Union fears for future of Northern Rock employees following nationalisation decision
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe union representing Northern Rock staff has expressed concern for their future following the government’s decision to nationalise the beleagured...
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Fears about a global recession have caused employers to hire significantly fewer staff in January, figures from the latest European...
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US investment bank Morgan Stanley has announced the “immediate” closure of its UK mortgage lending subsidiary Advantage Home Loans with...
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Up to 1,000 more police officers could soon be patrolling London’s streets after the Metropolitan Police Authority had its budget...
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Union fury over ‘ruthless’ Scottish & Newcastle decision to axe jobs and close Reading brewery
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherTrade union Unite has hit out at Scottish & Newcastle’s “ruthless” decision to close its Reading brewery The troubled drinks...
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Employment level in UK hits record high with 29.4 million people in work
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryRecord numbers of people were in work in the three months from October to December 2007, official figures have revealed....
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Fears over the future of personnel services firm Midland HR grew last week after sister company Zeda was put into...
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A sharp rise in expected redundancies will hit the UK jobs market hard, a survey has revealed.The winter CIPD/KPMG Labour...
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Union fury at rumours that Virgin plans to abandon commitment to Northern Rock staff
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryNorthern Rock’s staff trade union has expressed “deep concern” at rumours that Virgin has abandoned its commitment to avoid redundancies...
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HR roles will be affected at BP, after the oil giant announced it would cut 5,000 jobs, including 1,500 in...