Travel & Work

How to answer tricky interview questions

Jun 18, 2013

The toughest interview questions, and how to answer them

Firm attacked over all-male board

Jun 18, 2013

A FTSE 100 firm with no women on its board has been attacked as "outdated" by Baroness Northover

Summit call over 'fit note' concern

Jun 17, 2013

The Government has been urged to call a summit of employers and the medical profession to tackle sickness absence after claims that employers have lost faith in the "fit note" programme.

Why a second job could cost more than you earn

Jun 17, 2013

If you're one of the 3 million people with a second job, you need to know the three risks that could bring financial disaster

Workers seen as battery hens: union

Jun 17, 2013

Workers who have to "hot desk" in crowded offices are being treated like "human battery hens"

Cameron's £1 million prize for innovation

Jun 14, 2013

David Cameron launches a £1m prize for the next great breakthrough. Will it work?

The best five places to work in the UK

Jun 14, 2013

Awards for the country's best workplaces go to call centres and fast food resaurants. Why?

Young adults worst hit by recession

Jun 14, 2013

Young adults have seen their income slashed most by the recession while pensioners receive more

Unions welcome zero-hours review

Jun 14, 2013

Unions have welcomed Government moves to review controversial zero-hours contracts under which people are put on standby without being guaranteed work.

O2 cutting 400 more jobs - union

Jun 13, 2013

Union leaders claim mobile phone giant O2 plans to make a further 400 workers redundant.

Carr named as next BAE chairman

Jun 12, 2013

Defence giant BAE Systems has confirmed the appointment of City veteran Sir Roger Carr as its next chairman.

Dog gets a job in admin: odd animals

Jun 11, 2013

As one company embraces their admin dog, we look at other odd jobs for animals

Hospitality jobs 'to be created'

Jun 11, 2013

More than 30,000 jobs, apprenticeships and work placements are set to be created for young people in the hospitality and tourism industries by 2015, according to a new report. The posts include...

The graduate guide to getting a job

Jun 11, 2013

How should you proceed as you pack up your student digs and head for home? Follow our graduate plan of action for some essential tips

Jobs outlook 'firmly positive'

Jun 11, 2013

The outlook for jobs remains "firmly positive", with companies in some areas the most optimistic for five years, a study has shown