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15.4.2009 UBS to slash 7,500 more jobs
UBS is to cut 7,500 more jobs worldwide after the economic downturn drove the Swiss bank to huge losses in the first three months of 2009.
14.4.2009 Beware the greener grass . . .
Nobody likes unpleasant surprises, especially when it comes to their job. So when considering a new position it pays to step back and consider just how likely it is that it will give the high levels of job satisfaction that most people want from work – even if they might not always realise it. The grass might seem greener on the other side, but is it really?
9.4.2009 Flexible thinking could secure the dream job
James Caan introduces his weekly advice column for job hunters.
8.4.2009 Blow your trumpet to keep your job
This week I've had a huge response from people from a variety of sectors all asking me a similar question – how can I show my boss I shouldn't be next in the firing line?
7.4.2009 Calls for reform of staff transfer rules
Pressure for reforms to legislation covering changes in the working conditions of employees transferred with contracts to new employers is growing after another landmark judgment.
1.4.2009 Thousands of senior civil servants, doctors and judges have pay rises capped at 1.5pc
Thousands of senior civil servants, doctors and judges have had their pay rises capped by Gordon Brown at 1.5 per cent.
31.3.2009 Flexible thinking could secure the dream job
James Caan introduces his weekly advice column for job hunters.
30.3.2009 Reading 'can help reduce stress'
Reading is the best way to relax and even six minutes can be enough to reduce the stress levels by more than two thirds, according to new research.
27.3.2009 Pensioners to be first victims of quantitative easing
Why quantitative easing will knock 10pc off pensioners' income
26.3.2009 Lucky break for online gift voucher company SK Chase
Starting out: Kaye Taylor and Stephanie Wilson explain how they came to found SK Chase, the online gift voucher company.
26.3.2009 Emails are less secure than postcards, warns minister
Emails are "horrifyingly" insecure and it is safer for people to communicate by postcard, the Government's own security minister warned.
25.3.2009 HSBC to cut 1,200 UK jobs
HSBC is planning to cut as many 1,200 jobs from its British operations as it looks to reduce its annual cost base in the midst of the global financial downturn.
25.3.2009 China's jobless migrant workers hits 23m
China is feeling the full force of the global economic slowdown with the number of unemployed migrant workers now rising to 23 million this month, new Chinese government figures show.
23.3.2009 UK car production tumbles as crisis worsens
UK car production tumbled almost 60pc last month, underlining the scale of the crisis facing the industry.
12.3.2009 Unemployment 'to hit 3.2 million'
Unemployment will hit 3.2 million as the economy shrinks by even more than had been feared, business leaders at the British Chambers of Commerce have predicted.
16.2.2009 James Caan: A life in business
James Caan earned his fortune in recruitment and made his name on TV but he's not entirely happy to be seen as a ruthless fire-breathing business dragon.
9.2.2009 Movers and Shakers
29.1.2009 Unemployment nears 2 million amid record redundancies
A record number of people are being made redundant in Britain as unemployment climbs towards two million, official figures show.
29.1.2009 Microsoft axes 5,000 jobs as recession hits software giant
Microsoft plans to axe 5,000 jobs as a result of weakness in the global personal computer market and forecast that profits will fall this year.
18.12.2008 MEPs vote to end UK opt-out on length of working week
Euro-MPs have voted to scrap the right of Britain to opt out of European Union rules that dictate the length of the working week.
10.11.2008 Guide to living abroad: Dubai
Dubai may be one of the easiest places to relocate to, but that doesn't mean it's a walk in the park. Bureaucracy abounds and salaries for expats aren't what they once were. Let Explorer show you the best way to make an easy transition.
31.10.2008 30% Growth is predicted for Network Rail over the next ten years
30.9.2008 MBAs can help you keep your head above water
As the heavens open, managing risk is moving up the agenda with business schools, writes Stephen Hoare
22.9.2008 MBAs can help you keep your head above water
As the heavens open, managing risk is moving up the agenda with business schools, writes Stephen Hoare
11.9.2008 Knowledge is key to a 21st century management guru
The head of the Open University Business School values the practical side of workplace learning, he tells Martin Baker
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18.8.2008 Movers and shakers
Our must-read guide to who's up and who's down
12.8.2008 The bosses who mind their Ps and Qs
Being handed the job is just the beginning for a leader taking on a national role. The next challenge is working out how to stay there. In the final part of our series on the transition to national roles, Richard Brass talks to a range of leaders about the secrets of success
5.8.2008 Movers and shakers
Our must-read guide to who's up and who's down
5.8.2008 The lesson for today is humility
Taking on a national leadership role is strewn with pitfalls for even the most alert executive. In the second in a three-part series on making the transition to the national level, Richard Brass speaks to national leaders about the perils of the job and how to avoid them
21.7.2008 Getting a job needn't be hard work
Despite some firms cutting the number of permanent staff due to current economic conditions, there are opportunities out there for workers with the right CVs. Jamie Oliver reports
16.7.2008 The long and short of being a life coach
After Judy Rich sold successful clothing chain Long Tall Sally she filled the void by helping others to find fulfilment. Now she aspires to prepare ageing Britons for retirement. Jamie Oliver reports
7.7.2008 Free up the workspace in your mind
Working alone and need a kickstart for that next project? Try sharing breakfast, offices and ideas with related businesses. Guy Clapperton explores co-location
7.7.2008 Real-life apprentices build their skill
Frustrated by poor-quality training for building workers, a construction chief has set up his own school. Roland Gribben looks into the skills gap in an industry staring at recession
27.6.2008 Banker creates window of opportunity
At the age of 47, Basil Haslett carved out a successful new career as a monumental sculptor. Now his innovative glass etching skills have led to him opening an office in the US, reports Richard Brass
18.6.2008 Beware becoming a prisoner in your organisation
Managers can go down the wrong path even when the correct one is an obvious choice. Brian Bloch reports on research that explains why
2.6.2008 Consumer-hungry firms revive direct approach
With budgets under pressure and the battle for customers as fierce as ever, junk mail is being pushed centre stage, writes Roland Gribben
26.5.2008 The man who is hoping that you meet your match
Oli Barrett Social entrepreneur Oli Barrett tells Martin Baker why it pays for him to be well-connected in public and private sectors
12.5.2008 Chain reaction to supply and demand
IBM is one of many top companies which has had to streamline its supply chain to adapt to the arrival of the 'socially minded' customer, writes Roland Gribben
28.4.2008 The academic who learned to become a political animal
For Prof David Latchman, business skills are essential when it comes to obtaining funding, reports Martin Baker
16.4.2008 Are today's graduates up to the job?
A shortage of graduates with science-based qualifications is threatening the future of British business. Employers are seeking closer partnership with universities to increase the appeal of a business career. But today's graduates have different priorities to our business leaders. Does business have to work harder to sell itself?
11.4.2008 Subsidiaries should be seen and heard by HQ
Swiss study shows the importance of good 'parenting' by head office towards its affiliates in other countries. Brian Bloch reports
1.4.2008 Shades of meaning in the office décor
You can paint your workplace red and stay in the black. Catherine Quinn looks at the effect of a change of hue on staff productivity
1.4.2008 Dropout brings academia and industry together
Lord Stafford's awards give a business focus to universities and maximise the benefits for both, reports Martin Baker
11.3.2008 Starting out
Glasgow-born Andrew Meek developed an appetite for business when he was working as a 16-year-old apprentice at Rover in Birmingham.
7.3.2008 Hourly minimum wage to rise 21p from October
The Government has said that the national minimum wage will rise in line with inflation to £5.73 an hour in October, a decision that drew praise from employers groups but criticism from unions.
4.3.2008 'The Meaning of Life'
Mike Southon, the best selling author and leading business speaker, completes his series on setting up a business. This week he suggests a moment of reflection over what has been achieved
26.2.2008 How to negotiate a salary increase
Whether you have just been offered a new position or feel that you have a good case for negotiating a better salary for your current position, the basic principles of negotiation are the same.
22.2.2008 What rights should temps have?
Should we legislate to protect people working for employment agencies from the risk of being exploited?
22.2.2008 Starting out
According to David Erdal of The Baxi Partnership Ltd, employees in employee-owned businesses whistle on their way home from work.
21.2.2008 James Purnell: work, or lose benefits
Unemployed people will be forced to take on placements or volunteer work once they have claimed benefits for more than a year.
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21.2.2008 Making young people study science
Should young people studying for a career in the media or leisure industries be charged more for their higher education than those opting for a life as a chemist or engineer?
18.4.2006 Business growth demands a workforce boost
DELL Australia increased its staff by 10 per cent last week to help it meet the strong growth in demand for hardware and services.
1.2.2006 IT training focuses on jobs
AS THE boom in the information technology jobs sector continues into this year, industry experts are predicting an increased demand for educated and experienced graduates to fill the vacancies.
1.2.2006 Less money for jobs training
TAXPAYER-FUNDING of vocational education is declining, despite a skills shortage that Kim Beazley claims is driving up the cost of the family home.
5.1.2006 Living and working in the tropics
Australians have never been more mobile and in recent years the trend has certainly been to leave the "big smoke" and head for places with less stress and where the housing dollar goes further.
14.11.2005 Union to ballot on action over salary cuts for senior teachers
Thousands of senior teachers are threatening industrial action or planning to leave the profession because of pay cuts being imposed as part of the Government's "modernising" agenda.
31.10.2005 It's time to reinvent the City suit
Once upon a time it was easy to know what to wear to the office. The uniform for executives was a dark suit, solid tie and white shirt with black shoes. Then came the coloured shirt and funky silk tie. And finally the arrival of Dress-Down Friday, and the dotcom bubble, and all the old rules went to hell.
20.9.2005 BMA claims 3,000 new junior doctors are out of work
Nearly one in 10 new junior doctors was unable to find training posts in August, according to a BMA survey.
29.8.2005 Prince lends foodie flair to the Highlands
The Prince of Wales is helping Scottish farmers by launching an initiative to get Highland beef, mutton and a range of other products on to supermarket shelves.
29.8.2005 BA caterer digs deep on payoffs
Gate Gourmet, the airline catering company at the centre of the labour dispute that grounded British Airways flights this month, has offered staff twice the statutory level of redundancy payments to resolve the damaging affair.
24.8.2005 Soviet bloc workers flocking to Britain
Nearly a quarter of a million workers from the east European countries that joined the EU in 2004 have arrived to work in Britain over the past year - more than 15 times the Home Office estimate, official figures showed yesterday.
23.8.2005 Bank fires 20 staff who monitor risks in the financial world
The Bank of England is about to fire more than 10pc of its Financial Stability department, despite recently announcing that it wanted to boost its ability to prevent another banking collapse.
17.5.2005 Jobs on rise again
BUSINESS has shrugged off the gloom of the March interest rate rise, and fears of a downturn, by taking on additional full-time workers.
17.5.2005 Washington opens door to Aussie workers
IT will now be easier for professional Australians to live and work in the US after the Congress passed new visa laws as part of the free trade deal.
26.4.2005 High earners better off on AWAs
MEN employed under Australian Workplace Agreements continued to earn significantly more than colleagues on collective Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, but women's earnings have dived.
21.4.2005 Breaking into television
The behind-the-scenes role of a television production co-ordinator is far from glamorous, yet jobs in the industry are hard to find and competition is fierce.
19.4.2005 Breaking into television
The behind-the-scenes role of a television production co-ordinator is far from glamorous, yet jobs in the industry are hard to find and competition is fierce.
19.4.2005 Holding onto staff
According to human resource experts, some of the most effective staff retention ideas cost the least. Kate Southam reports.
5.4.2005 Staff urged to take a break
A new survey by CareerOne reveals Australians are such hard workers they are reluctant to take a sick day. To avoid burn out, companies are advised urged to make sure employees take day off if an unwell and to use their holiday leave too.
29.3.2005 Résumé writing: The basics
The thought of writing a résumé fills many people with dread. However, all you need is a plan that covers both lay out and content.
29.3.2005 Career profile: Special response police
Special response police squads handle any emergency – and with them travel crisis negotiators.
24.3.2005 Employers lose in work watchdog ruling
EMPLOYERS have walked away bitterly disappointed after a ruling that significantly widens what unions can legally negotiate in wage agreements.
24.3.2005 Wages on the way up: analysts
Business research and forecasting group BIS Shrapnel has predicted a "wage explosion" for Australia triggered by the skills shortage and "cashed up" employers.
22.3.2005 "Age-friendly" workplaces critical
Recruitment giant Drake International claims that the ageing population would see organisations scrambling to maintain productivity levels as they struggled to find people to fill their vacant jobs.
22.3.2005 Only 22, and top of the tree
IN the third year of his heavy machinery apprenticeship, and only a few years out of high school, Mark Whittle hit the top tax bracket.
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