Out with the old boys’ networks: in with the talent
The team behind the Creative Mentor Network aim to help young people from diverse backgrounds overcome the obstacles to creative careers
Young people seek jobs with ‘purpose’, research shows
Ninety per cent of young people quizzed in a survey last year said they wanted careers that would “make a difference”
New York City bans salary questions to fight gender pay gap
In an attempt to help close the gender pay gap, New York City has become the first US city to ban employers from asking job applicants about their previous salaries
Not your neurotypical consultant: demand for autistic tech experts surges
Autistic adults often experience difficulty in finding work, but IT consultancy and social enterprise Auticon reports a rise in demand for their skills
Wales to measure ‘good jobs’
Wales is to start measuring the proportion of workers with ‘good jobs’ by taking into account security of employment and wages
Free money: would a basic income create a fairer society?
With countries including Finland, the Netherlands and France considering pilot schemes this year, the idea of a universal basic income is gaining momentum. Giving every citizen the same monthly [...]
Value of waste pickers revealed
Research has highlighted the importance of waste pickers to cities around the world
The revival of the UK’s ceramic industry
More than 150 years after the heyday of the British ceramics production, things are looking more positive than for some time. Phil Tomlinson explains how a broken industry is putting itself back [...]
How compassion and understanding can end the economy of shame
Could society move beyond the rhetoric of 'strivers' and 'skivers' and be rebuilt around understanding and compassion? The effects would be revolutionary, argues Elena Blackmore
Work less, play more
The 40-hour work week is an ingrained part of our culture, but it does very little to enrich our lives. Lucy Purdy explores alternative working models that do away with the idea of the nine-to-five
Council cuts rates for businesses paying the living wage
Businesses could save up to £5,000 by paying their employees more
Solar industry powers US jobs market
The solar-power industry in the US is creating jobs ten times faster than the economy as a whole, reports The Solar Foundation
New money should be directed to the real economy, not the financial sector
The economy needs more money, but it's not as straightforward as simply printing more. Positive Money’s Ben Dyson explains the challenges of creating money, and how they can be used as [...]
Scotland aims for 50% renewable power by 2015
Ambitious plans will create thousands of additional jobs
Ten ways to improve your job prospects in a recession
Julie Howell, founder of new business Giraffe Sense Mentoring, offers her tips on how to approach job seeking in a recession
