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Big Issue’s recruitment service for people facing barriers to work reports 13% growth in 2024-25
L-R: Big Issue job coach Shak Dean, Recruit candidate Kane, and Head of BIR operations Stuart Greenway stand in front of a wall in Finsbury Park, London, near Big Issue's head office.
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Big Issue’s recruitment service for people facing barriers to work reports 13% growth in 2024-25

As the government wrestles with how to “Get Britain Working”, Big Issue Recruit’s ethical, end-to-end employment support is delivering results for its candidates
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How Labour's new Skills England can save the construction industry and fix the housing crisis

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I was a drunk and homeless at 19. Volunteering helped me get my life back

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I always loved translating for my family. Big Issue Recruit helped me land my 'dream job'

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Barriers to work

DWP forcing jobseekers to apply for roles they're 'entirely unsuitable for', research finds

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‘I beat addiction. Big Issue Recruit showed me I can help others fight their demons, too'

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Two years after fleeing the Taliban, these Afghan evacuees are rebuilding their careers

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Want to work wherever, whenever? Here’s what the new flexible working law means in practice

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How to retrain for a new job when you're over 50

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How to get a job with a criminal record: From applying to sharing your conviction

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The 20 best questions to ask in an interview

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6 insider tips from career coaches to boost your job hunt for 2023

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Career advice

Here’s where to find career advice whatever your situation

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Redundancy

Redundancy rights: Everything you need to know

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What to do if you've been made redundant

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'Everyone has a superpower': How The Youth Group helps young people find the right career

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Jobs for school leavers: How traineeships and apprenticeships can start your career

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Employee rights in the UK 2022: Everything you need to know

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
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What job should I do? How to build a career on your unique strengths

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How to manage your mental health when looking for a new job