The biggest bank in Europe, HSBC, is expected to announce staff cuts this week as part of its future cost cutting plans. The cuts will equate to 10% of its staff. The staff cuts are in a bid to make global savings and it is…
25 Apr In Employment News Stories
A recent report has detailed how two UK employers intend to make redundancies and have hinted that this could be an effect of the digital age. British Gas has announced it plans to close a Call Centre in Southampton which could leave over 500 people…
24 Apr In Employment News Stories
A new report shows the strength of renewables, demonstrating that the renewable energy industry supports thousands of jobs across the country. The Renewable Energy Association has stated that the industry is worth over £12bn a year to the UK and currently supports over 100,000 jobs….
24 Apr In Employment News Stories
It has been reported that there will be a one day strike in May following pension disputes. NHS workers and Civil Servants will stage the strike after proposed pension changes will see members have to pay around £30 more a month. The Unite Trade Union…
20 Apr In Employment News Stories
IT can be a daunting industry. Many candidates are wary of the technical jargon and thorough knowledge people in the industry seem to have. Although these are vital, there are other factors that can help you when applying for jobs.
Ben Davies, a Technical Field Engineer for a leading IT solutions firm in Reading, says passion and self motivation are the key to success in this industry. Jobulo caught up with him to get some career advice.
19 Apr In Industry Spotlight
The latest figures show that unemployment in the UK is beginning to fall. The Office for National Statistics reports that unemployment has fallen by 35,000 – which is the biggest drop since last spring. The unemployment rate is now 8.3% and 2.65 million are currently…
18 Apr In Employment News Stories
Almost 500 jobs could be at risk at milk supplier firm Dairy Crest. The company, which supplies milk to retailers and consumers, will be closing a few of their sites. The proposed staff cuts are thought to be due to struggling business – with less…
17 Apr In Employment News Stories
A wind farm company from Newcastle has announced it plans to create 1,000 new jobs in the UK. Offshore Group Newcastle, which currently employs 1200 staff, has been awarded over £600,000 by the government. The government grant is thought to help the company increase their…
16 Apr In Employment News Stories
Worldwide electronics brand Sony is cutting 10,000 staff members during the next year. Sony announced earlier this year that they had experienced a larger than expected annual loss of £4bn. Due to this, they intend to cut back on staff as part of a major…
12 Apr In Employment News Stories
A recent report on the BBC website suggests that the Unions involved in the Unilever pension dispute have worked towards a resolution. The dispute has been ongoing and has threatened strike action – with the main dispute being centred around the proposed cut to the…
12 Apr In Employment News Stories