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News for June 2010
Which is Better? Job Advancement or Salary?
Apparently, graduates are now seeking jobs that offer better training and are more interesting, rather than pay well. The 2010 Job survey reports that big salaries are not drawing crowds like they used to.
25th
Jun
Children of Chile to Learn How to Search for Jobs
The Royal Mail Group is once again playing an integral role in helping other disadvantaged communities by donating over 3,000 pre-owned computers to Computer Aid International, an IT charity.
25th
Jun
Steady Employment Comes at a High Price This Year in China
The Financial Times has reported that Foxconn, a factory in Beijing, China, will be planning to give job wage raises for their employees, and there may be good reason for this. So far, in 2010, 10 employees have committed suicide and another worker just recently slit his wrists; fortunately, he was unsuccessful in his attempt.
18th
Jun
UK Faces the Latest Recruitment Scam
Most people are by now wise to fraudulent email letters and other Internet scams, but now comes Britain’s latest wave of criminals. The depressed economy is playing right into these fraudster's greed as they take advantage of hopeful job seekers by spamming them with employment offers.
18th
Jun
Pink Slips: Do We Care How They Are Delivered?
Are people hiding behind their electronic toys to deliver bad news? Dates are called off by texting; even relationships are broken off by email. Has modern technology dehumanised us?
11th
Jun
Workplace Bullying: Are Employers Turning a Blind Eye?
Office managers are the eyes and ears of their organisation. They should possess multitasking skills and keep the office running in an efficient manner. They are trained on office policies and procedure, but some are choosing to ignore a disturbing trend that is coming to the forefront, as they are ill-equipped to handle it.
11th
Jun
British Jobseekers Are Now Dressing for the Part
How a jobseeker dressed for an interview in the past was not as important as it is in the current job market. Jobs were plentiful and it may not have made as much of a difference as it does at present. However, the savvy job candidate recognises that in today’s economy, they need every little edge they can get.
7th
Jun
Work Overtime? You May Be Putting Your Heart at Risk
For those who work a normal eight-hour shift, you may live longer than people who regularly work overtime. In fact, more than a 50% face a higher risk of death.
7th
Jun