Men ‘more likely to ask for a pay rise and promotion’
One in three workers will press their boss for a pay rise and promotion this year, with men more likely to ask, a new study shows. A survey of 700
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Most workers would not discuss a mental health problem with their manager
Employees feel as though they cannot talk about mental health problems in the workplace, a new poll suggests. Three-quarters of people said they would not be likely to seek support
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Oxfam rated by staff as top not-for-profit employer
Oxfam has come top of a list of the best not-for-profit employers, as rated by its staff. The charity scored consistently highly in categories including work-life balance, job security, pay
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More care workers being denied guaranteed hours or basic employment rights
The number of workers without guaranteed hours or basic employment rights has soared by more than 660,000 in the past five years, a study reveals. The TUC said its research
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‘Zero tolerance’ of discrimination against expectant or new mothers at work
Pregnant women and new mothers could be given greater protection from being sacked under Government plans. Business minister Margot James said there would be “zero tolerance” of discrimination against expectant
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Sexist dress codes ‘force women to go blonde and wear revealing outfits’
Women workers have been told to dye their hair blonde, wear revealing outfits and constantly reapply make-up, a study into workplace dress codes has found. The “troubling” experiences suffered by
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Report finds job vacancies increasing despite Brexit uncertainty
Job vacancies are increasing despite continued uncertainty over what will happen to the economy when the UK leaves the European Union, according to a report. Recruitment firm Reed said 110,000
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Jobseekers scuppering prospects with ‘silly mistakes’, survey warns
Jobseekers are ruining their chances of finding work by arriving late for interviews, or even lying and swearing when meeting prospective employers, a study has found. A survey of 1,200
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Age discrimination ‘still an issue’ for most older jobseekers, study reveals
Most older people have felt discriminated against by a prospective employer because of their age, a new study shows. Research by totaljobs revealed that few 55 to 64-year-olds believed their
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New study finds jobseekers ‘spending nearly £150 on every interview’
Jobseekers are spending hundreds of pounds a year on interviews, including buying new clothes and having a haircut, a new study shows. Totaljobs said on average people spent almost £150
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