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Half of British women still feel unequal in workplace

Mar 2010

Women still claim to face inequalities in their companies, according to a survey conducted by Monster.co.uk. Almost half (47%) of respondents polled believe that a glass ceiling still exists for women in the workplace and that men are favoured for promotions. Read More

UK redundancies cost firms £6billion

Mar 2010

British employers spent £6billion on redundancy payments last year. The payouts show the scale of efforts firms are using to bring down the wage bill as they face the downturn. The HMRC data shows severance payments for the year to the end of March rose 25% on the £4.5billion forked out over the previous year. Read More

EU maternity plans could change face of recruitment

Mar 2010

British business could face forking out billions of pounds extra each year under EU moves to treble maternity pay. A European Parliament committee has passed a plan to make firms pay new mothers their full salary for at least 20 weeks. Read More

Santander bucks trend to expand graduate scheme

Mar 2010

Santander has launched its new graduate scheme, signalling its continued commitment to investing in graduate jobs at the company. The bank has increased its planned number of graduate recruits in the UK to around 230 in 2010, as well as refining the scope of the scheme across key business areas Read More

Hairdresser stopped from advertising for 'junior stylist' because it is ageist

Feb 2010

Michelle Hilling, the boss of the U hairdressing salon in Newcastle, wanted to place the advert with Jobcentre Plus but was told by a member of staff that she was not allowed to. Read More

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