News for Oct 2010 :: Twin Group Corporate Website

Some retailers are planning to hire more employees over the next three months, according to a study.

Retail sector experiences growth in employment

Retail full-time equivalent employment increased by 2.1 per cent in the third quarter of 2010, compared to the same period last year, research has shown.

Published: 29/10/2010

Firms are in danger of missing out on funding for apprenticeships unless they come forward, it has been noted

Financial services industry encouraged to apply for apprenticeship funding

Chancellor George Osborne made a promise to double the number of work training schemes available to the over-19s in the Comprehensive Spending Review last week.

Published: 29/10/2010

PCS: Coalition should be creating employment opportunities

The secretary of state for work and pensions has been criticised by the Public and Commercial Services Union for his "getting on the bus" comment.

Published: 26/10/2010

BT increases number of apprenticeship places

Following a surge in applications, BT has increased the number of work-based traineeships it offers young people.

Published: 25/10/2010

Adults could be left behind without training and employment opportunities

Government increases investment in adult apprenticeships

Increased government spending will create an extra 75,000 adult apprenticeships a year, it has been noted.

Published: 22/10/2010

Tesco has announced it will create 200 new jobs in Glasgow

Tesco creates 200 new Glasgow jobs

Tesco has signed a deal with Vertex that will see 200 new jobs created in the Atlantic Quay area of Glasgow.

Published: 21/10/2010

Teenagers could improve their CV by finding a part-time job

Part-time work 'could benefit teenagers in later life'

Teenagers have been encouraged by one expert to enhance their CV by filling the gaps in their schedule with part-time work.

Published: 20/10/2010

Small and medium-sized businesses are not expected to reduce the size of their workforce, it has been noted

SMEs 'not expected to make job cuts'

The effect of the public sector cuts on small and medium-sized businesses could be one of the biggest challenges faced by the employment market.

Published: 20/10/2010

There is a lack of apprenticeship opportunities in Swindon, one expert says.

People seeking apprenticeships could approach businesses

An individual looking to train by completing an apprenticeship could try approaching a business and asking for a position within the company, according to one expert.

Published: 18/10/2010