Self-employed up 367,000 in four years
The number of workers who are self-employed in their main job rose 367,000 between 2008 – the start of the economic downturn – and 2012, a new report from ONS shows today.
Kick start for teen employment
Hundreds of young people are set to benefit from more than £750,000 to help kick start their careers.
Coventry University training gets real results for Big Issue vendors
A social enterprise charity led by Coventry University has been working with Big Issue sellers in South Africa to help them develop new skills and access real work opportunities.
Showcase culturally connecting youth work this Youth Work Week
The National Youth Agency has launched a digital pack of materials in preparation for Youth Work Week 2012.
Employee productivity levels sink to new lows, says PwC research
European companies’ employee productivity levels are at a five year low, according to new research by PwC.
West Midlands entrepreneur wins career prize at graduation
West Midlands entrepreneur, Jane Dean, has been awarded the prize for Career Student of the Year 2012 at a graduation ceremony held at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus.
Employment showcase seminar
West Midlands business leaders wishing to inject fresh talent into their workplace can find out about the benefits of apprenticeships at a networking seminar.
Staffordshire company with big plans for expansion
Expansion into global markets, streamlining of supply chains and a growing desire from customers to source from the UK will all be key factors in helping a Cheslyn Hay manufacturer more than double its turnover in the next three years.