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News and Events

UK poised to receive thousands of green collar jobs
UK poised to receive thousands of green collar jobs
Feb 3, 2012 17:20

Construction industry optimistic for 2012
Industry confidence experienced the second biggest increase on record in January.
Feb 3, 2012 17:20

BP to increase graduate intake ahead of Olympic Games
BP will offer 100 graduates the chance to work on a two-week secondment at the Olympics.
Feb 3, 2012 17:20

Strong start for UK manufacturing in 2012
Manufacturing output rose at the fastest rate in ten months in January.
Feb 2, 2012 17:20

Welsh valleys created 10,000 jobs during 2011
The figures have been released in research conducted by the Bevan Foundation.
Feb 2, 2012 16:20

Welsh valleys create 10,000 jobs during 2011
The figures have been released in research conducted by the Bevan Foundation.
Feb 2, 2012 11:20

Scottish government to improve focus on youth employment
Scotland's young workers have attended the ninth National Economic Forum.
Feb 2, 2012 11:20

Cloud computing poised to create thousands of jobs
New report claims cloud computing will create new skilled jobs and training opportunities.
Feb 1, 2012 17:20

Scotland dedicates more money to employability programmes
The programme supports a wider package of plans to boost economic growth in the country.
Feb 1, 2012 17:20

Sky announces 1,300 new jobs on back of successful results
A number of the roles are likely to be call and contact centre jobs at its Dublin service centre.
Feb 1, 2012 16:20

Samsung wind energy project brings 500 jobs to Scotland
Samsung Heavy Industries' £100 million investment will be based at Fife's Energy Park.
Jan 31, 2012 16:20

European firms continue to prize highly skilled professionals
2011 recorded a bump in the number of people searching for, and finding work in, professional fields.
Jan 31, 2012 16:20

Volunteering 'makes candidates more employable'
Recruiters are likely to look positively on candidates who have experience of volunteering.
Jan 30, 2012 17:20

Flexible graduates 'will make the most of job opportunities'
Graduates must be willing to adapt themselves to the requirements of the job.
Jan 30, 2012 17:20

British businesses plan to add to workforce
Firms are looking to increase their permanent staff members in the short to medium term.
Jan 30, 2012 17:20

A change in office layout 'could boost employee morale'
Changing the way an office looks and consulting employees on the issue could improve motivation and productivity.
Jan 27, 2012 16:20

Salary sacrifice schemes 'could benefit employer and employees'
Employers could gain tax benefits by offering their workforce salary sacrifice schemes, one expert has suggested.
Jan 27, 2012 16:20

Government 'must do more to promote apprenticeships'
Apprenticeship schemes across the UK should receive more government support, an expert has said.
Jan 27, 2012 16:20

Morrisons to create 700 retail jobs in expansion project
Up to 700 new jobs are being created through the expansion of Morrisons' Kiddicare brand.
Jan 27, 2012 16:20

Career breaks 'provide valuable skills'
Candidates who have taken a career break often appear more attractive to employers, according to one expert.
Jan 27, 2012 16:20

10,000 security jobs on offer at London Olympics Park
Security firm for the London Olympics received 34,000 applicants for 10,000 jobs.
Jan 27, 2012 16:20

Subway to create 6,000 restaurant jobs in UK and Ireland
Sandwich chain Subway has announced it will open 600 new branches in the UK and Ireland, creating 6,000 jobs.
Jan 27, 2012 16:20

100 sales jobs created in Wales by solar panel firm
A solar panel provider in Wales has announced it will take on 100 new staff.
Jan 27, 2012 16:20

Strong workforce 'requires employer commitment to staff development'
Employers should ensure they offer staff development opportunities to retain a strong workforce.
Jan 26, 2012 17:20

Asda expansion plan to create 5,000 retail jobs
Walmart-owned supermarket chain Asda is to create 5,000 jobs across England as part of a major expansion plan.
Jan 26, 2012 12:20

Good attitude 'is key to employment success'
A good attitude is the most important thing a candidate can bring to a job, according to one expert.
Jan 26, 2012 12:20

Moray firm to create 40 extra jobs in Scotland
Outsourcing firm Capita has announced it is to create 40 extra jobs in Moray after filling 100 positions last year.
Jan 26, 2012 11:20

2,500 McDonald's restaurant jobs up for grabs
McDonald's has announced that it is to create 2,500 jobs across the UK.
Jan 25, 2012 14:20

32 jobs saved after Wales fish farm finds new owner
A Welsh assembly grant has saved a fish farm in Anglesey saving some 32 jobs.
Jan 24, 2012 11:20

FTA to improve on-the-job training with Dairy Crest
The Freight Transport Association has announced that it will work with Dairy Crest to improve training schemes for new and existing employees.
Jan 23, 2012 17:20

Rural development 'could help to boost jobs market'
An increase in the number of development projects in rural areas could boost the economy and create more jobs, a new report has suggested.
Jan 23, 2012 16:20

Wind turbine firm 'created 45 jobs with more predicted'
A Welsh manufacturing firm could create more jobs after taking on 45 new staff to complete a deal with German company Nordex.
Jan 23, 2012 10:20

Scheme to get bosses hiring launched by Kent County Council
Kent County Council has launched a scheme to pay employers to take on new employers.
Jan 20, 2012 17:20

Further 180 jobs available at Titanic Belfast
Demand for jobs at the Titanic Belfast exhibition has soared as a further 180 positions are up for grabs.
Jan 20, 2012 12:20

Communication 'is key to keep employee morale high'
Bosses should maintain communication with their staff to keep morale high in the bleak winter months, according to one expert.
Jan 20, 2012 9:20

Newhouse science centre to create 500 jobs
Former MSD facility to receive new lease of life in the coming months.
Jan 19, 2012 12:20

Ryanair announces 1,000 new jobs
More than 1,000 new jobs are set to be delivered by Ryanair this year.
Jan 19, 2012 12:20

Interview assessments 'should involve clear communication'
The use of psychometric testing in interviews should be in conjunction with effective and clear communication between the candidate and the employer, one expert has claimed.
Jan 18, 2012 16:20

Jobhunting 'should be like a job in itself'
Jobseekers should treat looking for work as a nine-to-five job, one expert has suggested.
Jan 18, 2012 16:20

Smaller firms create 85 per cent of new jobs, report finds
SMEs have the ability to significantly boost employment growth, a European Commission report has suggested.
Jan 18, 2012 10:20

250 skilled jobs to be created in North East
A deal to build a new gas works platform in the North Sea is to create some 250 jobs in North East England.
Jan 17, 2012 17:20

Nestle and Co-op to create 500 industrial jobs in Derbyshire
Nestle and Co-op are to create 500 fresh jobs under new investment plans.
Jan 16, 2012 17:20

Thousands of jobs 'could be made available through Green Deal'
The Green Deal could help boost the UK economy and create thousands of jobs if implemented correctly, one expert has stated.
Jan 16, 2012 15:20

Social mobility strategy 'to help youngsters get into work'
Nick Clegg's social mobility strategy has seen a significant step forward after major companies signed up to the scheme.
Jan 16, 2012 14:20

TfL aims to boost jobs with new training scheme
Transport for London is aiming to recruit youngsters in a new internship scheme to give them a helping hand at getting a job.
Jan 13, 2012 17:20

Work experience 'puts graduates ahead of the game'
Graduates looking for jobs will be ahead of their competitors if they have done work experience, according to one expert.
Jan 13, 2012 15:20

75 jobs created at Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport is to recruit 75 new employees following the expansion of security operations.
Jan 12, 2012 17:20

Airport City to create 21,000 jobs in Manchester
The Airport City plans for Manchester have been given the go-ahead by chancellor George Osborne.
Jan 12, 2012 17:20

Candidates to audition for 70 Titanic jobs in Belfast
A new historic exhibition in Belfast to commemorate the Titanic will create 70 jobs.
Jan 12, 2012 16:20

3,000 jobs to be created in Wales under extended scheme
Up to 3,000 jobs are to be created as the Skills Growth Wales initiative receives a £30 million funding boost.
Jan 12, 2012 12:20