Gap Year Job News

Government challenged over temp work
On 21-Feb-2008 under GAP / Temp
The TUC general secretary Brendan Barber has called for the government to end its opposition to equal rights for people temporary work. Speaking in Leeds, Barber has claimed that the UK is distancing read more...

Employers back temporary work rights
On 20-Feb-2008 under GAP / Temp
More than one in five employers in the UK believe that people in temporary jobs should be given the same rights as full-time workers from the first day they are at a job, according to new research. Th read more...

Judge wants temporary work changes
On 11-Feb-2008 under GAP / Temp
A judge has said that the law which dictates the rights of people who are in temporary work should be reformed. The comments were made by the judge after a landmark case involving an agency workers at read more...

Unite lobbies MPs over temp work
On 06-Feb-2008 under GAP / Temp
The union Unite has lobbied Parliament today to ask the MPs to get behind the Agency Workers Bill which will give students doing temp work some of the same rights that permanent members of staff enjoy read more...

Gap year students head to Africa
On 07-Dec-2007 under GAP / Temp
Africa is becoming increasingly popular as a destination for students on gap years, according to gapyear.com, a website for students considering taking a year out of their studies. The website also sa read more...

Students not being put off gap years
On 06-Dec-2007 under GAP / Temp
Students are not being put off gap years by rising university costs, as many are getting jobs or work experience, according to gapyear.com. The website, which gives students the chance to organise the read more...

Temp workers could gain more rights
On 27-Nov-2007 under GAP / Temp
Graduates with temporary jobs could receive a boost as it emerges temporary workers could get full employment rights after six weeks of working at a company, reports personneltoday.com. The Agency Wor read more...

Winter shortages as staff seek sun
On 31-Oct-2007 under GAP / Temp
Employers are experiencing staff shortages in the winter months as large numbers of staff save their leave to take breaks to winter sun destinations.Students looking for temporary work during their un read more...

pfeg: Young people financially 'responsible'
On 26-Oct-2007 under GAP / Temp
Young people are in charge of their financial responsibilities, the Personal Finance Education Group (pfeg) said today.The director of policy, Alistair Mathews, explained that despite their awareness, read more...

DWF: Christmas workers deserve same rights
On 25-Oct-2007 under GAP / Temp
Employers taking on temporary staff to cover the festive season are reminded that they should allow them the same rights as other staff.In the run up to Christmas, law firm DWF has warned that firms e read more...

Students told of volunteering benefits
On 24-Oct-2007 under GAP / Temp
A Dorset MP has been advising local A-level students of the benefits of volunteering, it has emerged.Jim Knight spoke to the Weymouth College students about how taking up a voluntary post in their spa read more...

Gapyear.com: Optimism about gap debts
On 22-Oct-2007 under GAP / Temp
Young people taking a gap year to travel before university seem optimistic about repaying debts on their return, Tom Griffiths of gapyear.com said today.The founder of the website said that those goin read more...

Students choose earning over gap year
On 15-Oct-2007 under GAP / Temp
Many students are using a year out between school and university to earn money for their studies rather than travelling.According to a recent poll of 3,500 school-leavers, graduates and students by Na read more...

Budgeting can be valuable for gappers
On 15-Oct-2007 under GAP / Temp
Planning expected spending can help those taking a gap year to better manage their funds, gapadvice.org said last week.According to Phil Murray, director of the company, budgeting for a year out can b read more...

Young temps win award
On 26-Sep-2007 under GAP / Temp
Two young temps have won an award from The Business Connection in recognition of their dedication.Laura Champion and Clare Booth were credited for their achievements and efforts as temporary staff and read more...

Hundreds of new jobs for south Devon
On 26-Sep-2007 under GAP / Temp
Students hoping to find holiday or part time work in South Devon next year may find the search easier than expected.Supermarket chain Tesco has been chosen to develop a new store and town complex in B read more...

Gap students think they're "indestructible"
On 31-Aug-2007 under GAP / Temp
Many students embarking on gap years don't buy travel insurance because they think they're "indestructible", according to one expert.Tom Griffiths, founder of gapyear.com, warned that in reality, it i read more...

Gap year insurance risks
On 11-Jun-2007 under GAP / Temp
Many school-leavers don't make proper travel insurance plans for their gap years - even though they are taking very valuable items with them.A recent survey by Direct Line indicated that of those 77,0 read more...

Gap year numbers falling
On 24-May-2007 under GAP / Temp
New research suggests that the numbers of UK students taking gap years are falling - as more and more worry about debt, personal safety and the environment.The Guardian has reported research by STA Tr read more...

Thinking positive helps you deal with your debt
On 03-May-2007 under Graduate, Internship, GAP / Temp, Part time
More young people are adopting a positive attitude towards their debts, according to one expert.Young professionals are facing higher levels of student debt than ever before. However, James Falla, man read more...