Content based on the tag Employment

'Taken for granted' Derriford Hospital healthcare workers set for 72-hour strike

Healthcare assistants are set to walk out for 72 hours from Wednesday

18 days ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Plymouth hosting a 'Big Splash' event at Tinside Lido

The Big Splash event will welcome secondary schools and youth groups

18 days ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Major Cornwall employer Pilgrim's Europe could put 160 jobs at risk

The company has said the changes will keep the sites 'fully optimised'

23 days ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

'Concerning' increase in dog attacks on postal workers in Plymouth

Some attacks had caused permanent injuries to postmen and women

about 2 months ago

devonlive.com

New Tiverton co-working hub to ignite local business Innovation

Tiverton’s Market Centre is transforming into a vibrant co-working space, offering local entrepreneurs and remote wor...

3 months ago

devonlive.com

M&S Exeter celebrates success of Marks & Start

Discover how M&S Exeter and The Prince’s Trust are transforming lives with the Marks & Start programme, offering youn...

3 months ago

devonlive.com

Luxury Devon hotel is hiring as it braces itself for huge summer

Bovey Castle has jobs up for grabs as it awaits the arrival of thousands of visitors

3 months ago

devonlive.com

Major business park off M5 is well and truly thriving

Discover how Hitchcocks Business Park is driving economic growth, creating jobs, and championing sustainability in Mi...

5 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Plymouth employers pledge to help young people with SEND find work

The number of supported internship placements offered in Plymouth has grown rapidly in the last year

5 months ago

devonlive.com

App is making workers smile at a Devon hotel

Bovey Castle, a boutique hotel in Devon, is using The Happy Hub, an app-based employee recognition programme that sti...

5 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Plymouth nursing student praised for going above and beyond

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London later this month

5 months ago

devonlive.com

Small business in Cullompton is leading the way in apprenticeships

Minister praises Adopstar for its award-winning scheme and outstanding staff

5 months ago

devonlive.com

Devon and Torbay seek your opinion on devolution

Devon and Torbay have a chance to gain more powers and funding from the Government to boost their growth, housing, an...

5 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

DWP to hire 140 new Universal Credit staff in Plymouth

The Universal Credit review agents will play a key role in the Government's £3.5billion drive to get thousands more i...

6 months ago

devonlive.com

Exeter leads the way in degree apprenticeships, says Minister

Find out how the University of Exeter is leading the way in providing innovative and diverse degree apprenticeships, ...

6 months ago

devonlive.com

Royal Devon invites you to join with apprenticeships for all ages and stages

Whether you are looking for a new career, a promotion, or a qualification, the Royal Devon has an apprenticeship for you

6 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Andy Phillips

Ex-Plymouth Royal Marine is now an armed polar bear guard for cruise ship tourists

Jack Williams will start his third season as a bear guard this summer

6 months ago

cornwalllive.com

Olivier Vergnault

Cornwall clay pits mining workers to go on strike over pay dispute with Imerys

The unions have accused the giant firm of going back on its word

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

DWP claimants warned of £1,735 rule if trying to boost benefits with extra cash

Many low-households on benefits resort to ways of bringing in additional money to live on - especially during the cos...

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

DWP explains Universal Credit and ESA rules that can pay you both benefits at same time

How side-by-side benefit claims are affected and what are the advantages of getting both sets of benefits at once

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

DWP change makes it more likely to find a job and it's compulsory for some

Disabled people who have taken part voluntarily in a government employment support programme have been more likely to...

6 months ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Barbara Hodgson

Lloyds group announces 1,600 job cuts in the growing focus on online banking

High street giant Lloyds Banking Group, which also owns Halifax and Bank of Scotland, says just eight per cent of cus...

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

Lloyds Bank takes drastic action after 21 million customers send message

The overhaul will also see the banking giant create 830 roles in an expanded "relationship growth" team, where more s...

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

Alexander Brock

'I felt lonely on the streets because people looked down on me, it was terrible'

Birmingham charity Let's Feed Brum provides support to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

DWP issues six key rules that could block access to £299 cost of living payment

8.2 million households urged to make sure they don't get hit by the 'zero payment' criteria

6 months ago

devonlive.com

Devon hotel hero recognised after incredible stint

Robbie Heathman has been working at the same hotel since 1993 and he loves his job

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

Nick Horner

Amazon staff at Sutton Coldfield site to strike over pay – but will cause ‘zero disruption’ says ...

Staff at rhe new Amazon warehouse in Peddimore have been there since October and some are walking out in a dispute ov...

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

Everyone with a workplace pension urged to act now before April tax deadline

Experts say there is no guarantee that tax relief and the higher annual allowance will be around forever - especially...

6 months ago

bristolpost.co.uk

Hannah Baker

British Corner Shop collapses into administration, with 20 jobs lost

British Corner Shop was an online platform selling major brands such as M&S Percy Pigs and Warburtons crumpets to exp...

6 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

Carl Eve

Plymouth plumber's panic after finding bones under floorboards

Jonathan Betts' sinister discovery under a customer's bathroom floor has gone viral on TikTok

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

Kelly Ashmore

The work rule changes every worker and employer needs to know about - including better pay

Workers also have a better chance of securing 'flexible' working hours

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

New wage rules from April 1 and millions of workers are set for increase

The National Living Wage is rising from £10.42 to £11.44 - an increase of £1.02.

6 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

William Telford

Brexit blamed as Plymouth nursing agency goes bust with 100 job losses

Nightingale Healthcare Solutions Ltd was hit by Brexit, Covid, competition and an Cornwall branch which drained resou...

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

DWP confirms cash limits for claiming Universal Credit, ESA, JSA, Housing Benefit, Income Support

New powers that will enable the DWP to monitor claimants' accounts for amounts over the capital threshold

6 months ago

cornwalllive.com

Lee Trewhela

Staff at doomed Cornwall attraction Heartlands plead for another month of work

Cornwall Council has been told that employees are distraught and have been in tears as they face difficulty paying mo...

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

Jane Haynes

Shock as 1,800 Birmingham City Council jobs in firing line as workers say 'lot of anger'

Unions vow to fight for workforce amid fears of impact on frontline services for children and vulnerable adults

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

DWP announces major change from April to help more disabled people find a job

The new service will come in from April after campaigners criticised delays in the current system of getting cash sup...

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

UK households warned to take immediate action over new National Insurance rules

Younger employees could increase their retirement pot by more than £100,000 by saving monthly gain, experts have said.

7 months ago

plymouthherald.co.uk

William Telford

Plymouth construction firm goes bust after being owed money from Midas collapse

DNS (South West) Ltd was hit badly when other building companies went under owing it cash