Employment
The public are split over support for the train strikes, a poll has found
The public are split over support for the train strikes, a poll has found
As workers walk out for a second time on Thursday, Brits are divided over the strikes – and have the most sympathy for passengers.
The summer of discontent? Why the cost of living crisis is causing so many strikes
The summer of discontent? Why the cost of living crisis is causing so many strikes
Industrial disputes are on the rise as workers demand better pay and conditions amid a cost of living crisis.
£15 minimum wage: Who is calling for it and could it happen?
£15 minimum wage: Who is calling for it and could it happen?
Calls for a £15 minimum wage have increased as inflation causes wages to stagnate. But is it feasable? Here’s everything you need to know.
Boris Johnson accused of ‘a knowing and repeated lie’ over employment figures
Boris Johnson accused of ‘a knowing and repeated lie’ over employment figures
How to write that resignation letter and move on with your career
How to write that resignation letter and move on with your career
Cleaners to protest outside Downing Street after Sue Gray revelations of ‘repugnant’ treatment
Cleaners to protest outside Downing Street after Sue Gray revelations of ‘repugnant’ treatment
‘Out of touch’ Tory minister tells people to work more or get a better job to beat the cost of living crisis
‘Out of touch’ Tory minister tells people to work more or get a better job to beat the cost of living crisis
How a stationery company is helping disadvantaged women rediscover their self-worth
How a stationery company is helping disadvantaged women rediscover their self-worth
Over-50s are resigning en masse – new research explains who and why
Over-50s are resigning en masse – new research explains who and why
Disability pay gap sees disabled workers earn £1.93 per hour less than non-disabled employees
Disability pay gap sees disabled workers earn £1.93 per hour less than non-disabled employees
Post Office staff to strike over ‘degrading’ real terms pay cut
Post Office staff to strike over ‘degrading’ real terms pay cut
Three in four workers in the UK are considering changing jobs due to the cost of living crisis
Three in four workers in the UK are considering changing jobs due to the cost of living crisis
Royal Mail faces strikes over alleged ‘fire and rehire’ plans
Royal Mail faces strikes over alleged ‘fire and rehire’ plans
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Homelessness charity launches ‘pay-it-forward’ café
Homelessness charity launches ‘pay-it-forward’ café
Stats watchdog again warns Boris Johnson to stop misleading parliament over employment figures
Stats watchdog again warns Boris Johnson to stop misleading parliament over employment figures
Belgium says workers can request a four-day week – but it’s not quite what it seems
Belgium says workers can request a four-day week – but it’s not quite what it seems
Everything you need to know about green jobs – and how to get one
Everything you need to know about green jobs – and how to get one
Prisoners to be offered apprenticeships for the first time
Prisoners to be offered apprenticeships for the first time
Boris Johnson repeated false employment figures again after being told not to
Boris Johnson repeated false employment figures again after being told not to
The pandemic-era job interview questions to prepare for
The pandemic-era job interview questions to prepare for
Social investment could create ‘36,000 jobs in our most deprived communities’
Social investment could create ‘36,000 jobs in our most deprived communities’
I was unemployed for nearly 20 years – mental health support changed my life
I was unemployed for nearly 20 years – mental health support changed my life
If Boris Johnson wants to see higher wages his government should lead by example
If Boris Johnson wants to see higher wages his government should lead by example
Meet the fashion editor, pig farmer and aircraft engineer who quit to fight the climate crisis
Meet the fashion editor, pig farmer and aircraft engineer who quit to fight the climate crisis
Five graphs that show why the world today is so unfair for young people
Five graphs that show why the world today is so unfair for young people
Gender pay gap: How to ask what your coworkers are earning and negotiate a raise
Gender pay gap: How to ask what your coworkers are earning and negotiate a raise
The Great Resignation? Record numbers of workers are switching jobs but vacancies rise again
The Great Resignation? Record numbers of workers are switching jobs but vacancies rise again
A poll found one third of workers would turn down a job at a non-green company
A poll found one third of workers would turn down a job at a non-green company
Wages are rising… but only to what they were in 2009
Wages are rising… but only to what they were in 2009
‘Severe’ skills shortage threatens UK’s long-term environment goals
‘Severe’ skills shortage threatens UK’s long-term environment goals
Charities call for multifaceted approach to help ex-offenders into work
Charities call for multifaceted approach to help ex-offenders into work
Fire and rehire: Government blocks bill to protect workers
Fire and rehire: Government blocks bill to protect workers
‘We need business rates reform not crippling hikes’ trade groups tell Rishi Sunak ahead of Budget
