Gap Year Job News

Pay rises for 2008 have averaged at 3.5 per cent according to a new report, giving good news to students who are in temporary work during their gap year.

IRS, a pay analyst, has revealed that pay rises have remained at the same level as they were at towards the end of last year.

Sheila Attwood, IRS Pay and Benefits editor, said: "Our findings this month will be welcome reading for the Bank of England. While pay settlements in the three months to the end of January 2008 are holding up at 3.5 per cent, closer analysis of just those effective in January reveals a weakening of the pay bargaining position."

She added that with headline inflation "nudged up to 4.1 per cent" in January, there will be continuing pressure put on employers to match the cost of living in pay increases.

The research took into account 130 pay awards which covered almost 105,000 employers.

It is welcome news for people in temp jobs who are currently anxiously waiting the outcome of the second reading of the controversial Temporary and Agency Workers Bill, which aims to give more right to people in temporary work.

Reports suggest that up to 150 labour MPs will rebel against the government by voting on the bill today.

Find and apply for gap year jobs through the Gap Year Job Search, or use the All Jobs Search to find other types of student job vacancies and work opportunities.

City Year London recruiting volunteer tutors and mentors in London
On 03-May-2012 under GAP / Temp
If you’re interested in personal development and looking to make a difference at inner city schools across London, then the positions available at City Year London could be your next calling.E4S read more...

Last Call For Student Jobs At The Olympics
On 20-Apr-2012 under GAP / Temp
Time is fast running out if you want to land yourself a student job at the London Olympic Games. Some deadline dates for jobs at London 2012 are already passing, and other deadline days are very fast read more...

7,000 Gap Years To Be Subsidised By Government
On 16-Apr-2012 under GAP / Temp
The government is set to hand out huge subsidies to 7,000 students and young people who want to take time out with a gap year within the next three years. The overseas volunteer gap years include wo read more...