The latest unemployment figures have today been released for January to March, with a 45,000 decrease in the number of jobless people within the UK. Even though the results are promising, many have warned that the worst is yet to come as many are forced into part-time work and those who have been unemployed for more than a year increases.
In Four Years the Number of Men Seeking Part-time Work Has Doubled
Following yesterday’s news that over 1.7million people in the UK are classed as ‘under-employed’ it has been revealed that the number of men seeking part-time work has doubled in just four years. These latest figures come as many continue to warn that the number of people in part-time work is masking unemployment figures as people seek fewer hours because they are unable to secure a full-time job.
Over 1.7million People in the UK are ‘Under-employed’ in Part-time Jobs
With a worrying level of unemployment in the UK, many are now warning people not to be deceived by the slightly lower levels, instead suggesting that people are becoming ‘under-employed’ in part-time roles. In the UK alone there are currently 1.77million people who are within this ‘under-employed’ category, working within part-time roles so they at least have a job when in fact they are wanting full-time or longer hours.
Boris Johnson Vows to Boost Jobs in London
As he found out last week that he was to continue to be the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has today revealed his new team and vows to boost jobs in London. Believing that red tape is strangling businesses, he is going to be fighting all of the regulations that he says are prevent people from working.
Grads.co.uk Enjoys Early Success as New Graduate Recruitment Site
Established earlier this year Grads.co.uk has become one of the hottest places for graduates to look for potential jobs and employers. With worldwide companies such as O2, BP, Santander, Emirates and RBS advertising their jobs through Grads, it is clear that this new site offers a unique, effective service for all those students leaving University.