News for Mar 2011

IT is performing well
IT sector 'slowly moving towards equality'

The managing director of an information portal for female technologists has said many companies are now keen to focus on diversity.

Published: 09/03/2011
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Funding is still an issue for SMEs
SMEs 'see economic conditions as main threat to business'

More than half of SMEs are of this opinion, it has been revealed.

Published: 09/03/2011
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A TEFL certificate can be a valuable commodity
TEFL courses 'can give candidates skills employers value'

TEFL courses give people practical skills, it has been claimed.

Published: 09/03/2011
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Glasgow is a cultural hotspot
Glasgow 'is a great destination for cultural tours of the UK'

Glasgow's cultural heritage is up there with the best cities, a new report has found.

Published: 09/03/2011
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Midwife training places will be sustained
'No reduction' in midwife training places this year

The Department of Health has said there will be no reduction in midwifery training places in England this year.

Published: 09/03/2011
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There is help available for job seekers
Online recruitment rises, research shows

The Monster employment index rose by nine per cent in February.

Published: 08/03/2011
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John Lewis is to take on more staff
John Lewis investing in UK jobs

The company's Stratford store is due to open later this year.

Published: 08/03/2011
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New jobs will be created by the retrofit
Retrofit project could employ 100,000 workers

As part of the Green Deal, a pioneer project to upgrade the UK's homes has begun in Manchester.

Published: 08/03/2011
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Customer service training is essential
ICT: Retailers must emphasise customer service training

The chief executive of the Institute of Customer Service has said excellent customer service is driven by training and development.

Published: 08/03/2011
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Electricians must understand photovoltaics
Increasing numbers of jobs 'have a green element to them'

Builders, electricians and plumbers must have sound environmental knowledge.

Published: 08/03/2011
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