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Mike Soutar: Employers are sitting on their hands when it comes to hiring. How can we change that?
Mike Soutar: Employers are sitting on their hands when it comes to hiring. How can we change that?
To make hiring worth the investment, recruitment needs a rethink. Big Issue Ambassador Mike Soutar explains how Big Issue Recruit offers a fresh solution
Youth unemployment at its highest point for a decade: ‘It’s like running into a brick wall’
Youth unemployment at its highest point for a decade: ‘It’s like running into a brick wall’
Unemployment among 16–24-year-olds has risen to 16.1%, according to new Office for National Statistics figures. Big Issue speaks to the young people looking for work
I used to like working in advertising – but now there’s a new world order
I used to like working in advertising – but now there’s a new world order
With an industry in crisis, getting ahead in advertising is a thing of the past
Insecure work and the gig economy: Employment in Britain worse than reported, study finds
Insecure work and the gig economy: Employment in Britain worse than reported, study finds
Inside the chocolate factory spreading sweet treats – and helping autistic people find work
Inside the chocolate factory spreading sweet treats – and helping autistic people find work
AI is coming for journalism, among other jobs. Enjoy us while you can
AI is coming for journalism, among other jobs. Enjoy us while you can
From translators to masseuses: Meet the workers most and least at risk of being replaced by AI
From translators to masseuses: Meet the workers most and least at risk of being replaced by AI
Is AI pushing jobless young graduates to the far right?
Is AI pushing jobless young graduates to the far right?
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Talent is everywhere in Britain – the crushing truth is that opportunity is not
Talent is everywhere in Britain – the crushing truth is that opportunity is not
Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer
Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer
DWP’s new unemployment benefit and changes to work capability assessments, explained
DWP’s new unemployment benefit and changes to work capability assessments, explained
On Falling director Laura Carreira: ‘We don’t have to work so much and get paid so little’
On Falling director Laura Carreira: ‘We don’t have to work so much and get paid so little’
Home Office visa delays leave thousands of migrants in limbo – and job vacancies unfilled
Home Office visa delays leave thousands of migrants in limbo – and job vacancies unfilled
Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?
Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?
‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
No, Gen Z aren’t lazy workers – they just don’t want your jobs
No, Gen Z aren’t lazy workers – they just don’t want your jobs
Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say
Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say
DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears
DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved. What does it mean for workers and the six-day service?
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved. What does it mean for workers and the six-day service?
Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated
Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated
DWP wants to send job coaches into mental health hospitals. Here’s why it’s a ‘dangerous’ idea
DWP wants to send job coaches into mental health hospitals. Here’s why it’s a ‘dangerous’ idea
Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
‘Biggest upgrade to worker rights’ or ‘chaotic rush job’?: Labour’s employment rights bill, explained
