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Commercial
2 Jan 2009: Recession helping companies 'go green'
Firms are investing in 'green' technology, which supports new jobs and reduces their costs and emissions.
30 Dec 2008: BCC wants gov to keep minimum wage 'on hold'
The BCC has asked the government not to increase the national minimum wage
18 Dec 2008: No blank cheque for Jaguar
The government has said it will consider a rescue plan for Jaguar Land Rover, but cannot offer any guarantee.
18 Dec 2008: London workers see 'Shard' construction start
Workers can watch Europe's largest skyscraper take shape now construction has begun.
17 Dec 2008: Unemployment up 137,000
Unemployment has risen by 137,000, its most significant jump since 1991
17 Dec 2008: Recruiters ready for employment challenge
Recruiters are ready to help people back into work
16 Dec 2008: Xmas party 'still important'
Employers should still use their Christmas party to thank staff
15 Dec 2008: Employers like workers who made a difference
Workers advised to 'make a difference' in their current role if they want to impress their next boss.
11 Dec 2008: Bigger firms prefer top IT suppliers
New research has found larger companies prefer the more well-known IT brands.
10 Dec 2008: Business saves billions
Government initiatives are saving UK firms £1.9 billion each year
9 Dec 2008: Govt announces 10,000 new apprentices
Retail and construction firms look set to benefit from 10,000 new apprentices.
8 Dec 2008: CBI: Service sector faces more cuts
Research by the CBI has revealed service sector companies are faced with the prospect of more job losses
Contact Centre
19 Dec 2008: Hours worked are 'no indicator of effort'
Research has revealed bosses do not always think employees who work longer put in more effort
19 Dec 2008: Pay increases beat inflation
Pay has risen faster than inflation, a new report has discovered
11 Dec 2008: New workers 'need language skills'
As the world becomes increasingly connected, a future generation of employee will benefit from new language skills.
10 Dec 2008: New call centre jobs in Birmingham
Charity offers new call centre jobs, to help consumers struggling with debt
10 Dec 2008: North-east gets 300 new call centre jobs
Call centre employer announces 300 more jobs up for grabs
HR
5 Jan 2009: Workers expect to lose £3.1bn in pay rises
Some employees are worried the global economic slowdown will affect future pay rises.
2 Jan 2009: Microsoft ready to make first ever widescale redundancies
Microsoft soon to announce it has been hit by economic downturn and will have to cut jobs.
31 Dec 2008: Jobs of 'dubious value' poll revealed
The TaxPayers' Alliance has claimed the government is spending too much on paying the wages of what it called 'non-jobs'.
30 Dec 2008: Recession could leave 1m jobless
The CIPD has warned recession could hit a million jobs
18 Dec 2008: Employers can be liable for Xmas party dramas
Management need to be prepared ahead of this year's Christmas party, they could be found liable for any disputes.
17 Dec 2008: Green re-design gives firms 'eco-advantage'
Companies can save money and involve their staff with a 'green office' makeover.
16 Dec 2008: Union offers helping hand
The TUC has prepared two guides to help workers faced with redundancy
15 Dec 2008: BA hopes flexible working will save jobs
British Airways has written to its workers to ask if they would consider flexible work arrangements
12 Dec 2008: UK workers could face further smoking restrictions
The UK could further tighten its smoking law and forbid smoking in public areas
10 Dec 2008: Olympics organiser offers help to disabled applicants
All suitably qualified disabled job applicants will be interviewed by the organisers of the 2012 Olympics.
Industrials
17 Dec 2008: Business leaders again try to reject Euro work ban
UK business leaders have again insisted British employees should be able to work overtime
16 Dec 2008: Recovery could be delayed till 2010
IMF has warned the recovery from recession will be delayed if governments failed to act.
12 Dec 2008: Unions say no to pay cut
Employment unions have rejected claims they agreed pay cuts to protect jobs
9 Dec 2008: Manufacturing hit again by downturn
New national statistics have revealed the effect of the credit crunch on UK manufacturing.
Professionals
5 Jan 2009: Brown says he wants job summit
The prime minister is to meet with business leaders and hopes to create 100,000 new jobs.
31 Dec 2008: Staff can help reach green workplace targets
Incentives can help staff reach eco targets.
19 Dec 2008: Tech workers told: get more exercise
Desk-bound workers have been advised to take regular breaks and get more exercise
17 Dec 2008: Green re-design gives firms eco-advantage
Firms can save money and help the planet by becoming more sustainable at work
15 Dec 2008: CBI: tell us the cost of pensions
The CBI has asked the government to make clear the cost of public sector pensions
12 Dec 2008: Crunch ads to workers' stress
Occupational health advisors have told bosses to watch their employees for signs of stress.
11 Dec 2008: City will return 'leaner and meaner'
The City of London is poised to lead a recovery from the current period of economic difficulty.
Other Articles
29 Dec 2008: London workers 'earning most money'
Londoners are the biggest earners, according to a new survey by the GMB Union.
24 Dec 2008: Active employees 'less likely' to be absent
Employees who exercise on a regular basis are likely to be more productive and less likely to miss work, according to System Concepts.
23 Dec 2008: Back pain in the workplace must be dealt with
People who experience back pain in the work place must deal with it quickly.
23 Dec 2008: Green sector likely to hold 'millions' of positions
Millions of jobs will eventually be available in green related sectors, an expert has said.
22 Dec 2008: People still planning on taking holiday despite crunch
The credit crunch is not stopping people from wanting to take their holiday entitlement, it has been found.
22 Dec 2008: Jobseekers must perfect CV and interview skills
Perfecting interview skills and CV are important factors in job hunting, experts suggest.
22 Dec 2008: Public sector jobs increasingly popular
Public sector jobs have become increasingly attractive to job seekers, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has said.
9 Dec 2008: Companies will keep on training
Companies will maintain their training budget in 2009, with middle management set to benefit most, results of a new poll have suggested.
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