Tom Newcombe

Combination of ageism and sexism is holding back women TV presenters, according to shadow culture secretary, Harriet Harman

Most TV presenters (82%) who are over 50 are men, leading to calls of ageism and sexism among female staff at major UK broadcasters.

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HSBC warns 14,000 jobs could be cut

Banking giant HSBC has warned it could cut a further 14,000 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to reduce costs and increase profitability.

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UK has a cultural problem of "overworking", says HR thinker Cary Cooper

A culture of "all work and no play" in the UK is damaging family life, causing high stress levels, cutting time spent with loved ones and creating an inability to switch off from work, according to a...

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Unemployment rises as pay growth slows to its lowest rate since records began

The number of unemployed people in the UK has risen to 2.52 million, Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures reveal.

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Gen Y employees seek flexible independent working over traditional corporate jobs, study reveals

Most young people (84%) in traditional corporate jobs want to quit in favour of more flexible independent working, a study published today has found.

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Increase in the world's top talent moving to the UK, study finds

The UK is the second most attractive country in the world, after the United States, for high-flying professionals to move to.

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Youth unemployment and skills shortages are unacceptable, says skills minister

The mass skills shortages that have driven unemployment among young people above one million, have been condemned by skills minister, Matthew Hancock (pictured).

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‘Presenteeism’ putting UK workers’ health and productivity at risk

More than two-thirds of UK workers say it's becoming increasingly common for people to attend work while unwell, according to research from Capita Employee Benefits.

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UK shortfall of 395,000 jobs for 18-24 year olds, TUC research reveals

People aged 18-24 are far less likely to be in work today than before the recession and 395,000 more jobs are needed before youth unemployment rates return to their 2008 level, according to research...

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Banking industry reputation is damaging ability to recruit graduates, says Lloyds CEO

The banking sector must "urgently" address young people's perception of the industry, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group António Horta-Osório (pictured) has said.

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Retail professionals value employer brand over pay

Employees in the retail industry put the value of an employer brand over salary when it comes to choosing a job.

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Employment growth continues but applicants face increased competition for jobs, CIPD research reveals

Employment growth is set to continue in 2013 but applicants face increasingly stiff competition for jobs, according to research published today by the CIPD.

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