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If you’ve just been offered what seems to be a plum job, or your very first job, the thought of being a bit choosy at this late stage may be the furthest thing from your mind - but bear with us on...8th September 2015 -
In the US in recent years, it is not unheard of for employers to ask job candidates for their Facebook passwords. Thankfully, with the Information Commissioner taking a dim view of this practice, it...4th September 2015 -
Finally, all the effort and stress, applications and interviews have been worth it: you’ve got a job offer! They want you over all the rest and what’s more they are going to pay you! You feel on top...4th September 2015 -
Ever felt picked on or belittled at work? You’re not alone. More than 1 in 3 British workers believes they have been bullied at work, according to new research. This adds to the findings of a 2014...2nd September 2015 -
According to new TUC report A Hard Day’s Night, the number of nightworkers in Britain has been going up steadily since the recession, and looks set to grow further: Over three million UK employees...13th August 2015 -
Back in December on this blog, we highlighted a TUC survey describing how having a baby could seriously affect your career. And how, despite legal protection from discrimination at work, 6 out of 10...8th August 2015 -
Keys, check. Passport, check. Toothbrush, check. As you head off on a well-deserved holiday this summer, spare a thought for nearly 1.7 million working Brits who may still be stuck at work, cheated...8th August 2015 -
From April 2016, Sweden’s flat-pack supremo is to become the first national retailer to pay its staff the living wage, joining the ranks of 1,600 forward-thinking employers across the UK, including...2nd August 2015 -
Update 3 Sep 2015: Pizza Express finally sees sense over tips. Thank you to everyone who supported this action. Over 5,000 people have now signed a petition calling on the popular restaurant chain...31st July 2015 -
With the summer holidays approaching, here’s a timely reminder for all parents of school age children: following changes to the law around unpaid parental leave in April this year, many employees now...1st July 2015