Unemployment in the UK has fallen by 58,000 to 1.9 million, its lowest for six years, according to figures by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Figures taken from the three months to November show the unemployment rate now stands at 5.8% of the adult working population, with a total… Read More

Research by Bupa has shown that 64 per cent of British workers are too busy to take the 20 minute break which is required by law when working six hours or more. The survey which involved 2,000 people showed that 29 per cent were not taking a lunch break, 28… Read More

Make sure you know what format the interview will take If the interview has been set up by a recruiter on your behalf, make sure you ask them what to expect. Will it be a competency based interview in which you will be asked to give specific examples of your… Read More

In a survey of 323 business by the CBI/Accenture, it has been revealed that half of firms plan to hire more workers next year. Growth is expected in every region of the UK with Scotland leading the way, with prospects for young people improving as companies look to increase their… Read More

According to Investors in People (IIP) research, 47% of UK employees are planning to move jobs. Could this be a sign of growing confidence in the economy? During the recession many staff will have seen others (such as friends, family and colleagues) being made redundant. With mouths to feed as… Read More