Internship News

Survey: Firms embrace flexible work
On 03-Jul-2008 under Internship
A large number of engineering firms are making moves to adopt flexible working conditions, one new study has suggested.It has been reported in Personnel Today that research by engineering consultant A read more...

Address sex discrimination, says expert
On 03-Jul-2008 under Internship
Urgent action is needed to address the imbalance of women in all areas of business life, one expert has said.Karen Gill, founder of female business website everywoman, suggests the situation is gettin read more...

Expert: Review H&S guidelines
On 28-Jun-2008 under Internship
Firms must ensure they review health and safety procedures before they take students on placements, one expert has said.Health and Safety firm Croner is urging organisations planning to take on studen read more...

IT work is boring, says poll
On 27-Jun-2008 under Internship
Students perceive the IT sector to have a bright future but fear the work is boring, one new study has found.Research carried out by the Career Development Organisation (CRAC) launched at the British read more...

UK staff feel undervalued, says poll
On 26-Jun-2008 under Internship
Half of employees in the UK do not feel valued by the firms they work for, new research has found.A new report – Social capital in the Workforce – conducted by the Workplace Intelligence Unit (WIU) read more...

Councils use total reward statements
On 24-Jun-2008 under Internship
Three local authorities have become the first to introduce total reward statements to their staff, it has been reported.Flexible benefit advisor Vebnet is working with the councils to provide their 60 read more...

Internships are 'invaluable'
On 21-Jun-2008 under Internship
Summer internships are an "invaluable" source of hands-on experience for students at university, one careers expert has said.Lancaster University revealed summer placements and internships are a way f read more...

Expert: Networking in person best
On 20-Jun-2008 under Internship
Students should be aware that when it comes to meeting prospective employers, there is no better way to woo a future boss than through face-to-face networking, one expert has said.Graduate Prospects r read more...

Firms spend big on benefits, says survey
On 19-Jun-2008 under Internship
British firms are spending a vast amount of money on employee benefits, one new survey has found.A new study carried out by HR firm Aon Consulting has revealed British firms spend between 20 and 40 pe read more...

Internet helps interns, says expert
On 18-Jun-2008 under Internship
Students applying for internships can utilise the internet in order to get a head start in the recruitment process, one expert has said.Graduate Prospects revealed it has "never been easier" for those read more...

E-frustrations running high
On 14-Jun-2008 under Internship
Slow computers add to the stress and frustration suffered by employees in the workplace, one expert has said.Clare Evans, a time management specialist, revealed that working days are made even more fr read more...

Don't lie on CV, says expert
On 14-Jun-2008 under Internship
Students looking for internships who lie on their CVs are not likely to land their dream role, one expert has said.Adecco revealed in a list of top five tips for those building their CVs that applican read more...

Firms 'struggle to fill roles'
On 13-Jun-2008 under Internship
A large majority of UK businesses are struggling to find suitable applicants to fill vacancies despite the ongoing economic slowdown, one new study has found.The Chartered Institute of Personnel and D read more...

TUC: Law firms should be flexible
On 12-Jun-2008 under Internship
The legal profession will deprive itself of talented workers unless it offers flexible working patterns to women, one expert has said.According to the Trade Union Congress (TUC), law firms need to acc read more...

Expert: IT freedom balance essential
On 10-Jun-2008 under Internship
It is important that IT managers give staff enough freedom online to keep them motivated, one expert has said.Cranfield School of Management advised firms to assess an employee's contribution and valu read more...

Diversity offers benefits, says report
On 04-Jun-2008 under Internship
Organisations that employ a diverse workplace benefit from a number of key factors, new research has found.A report carried out by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Confederation of British Indu read more...

Productive staff preferred, says report
On 30-May-2008 under Internship
Organisations favour productivity over long service, one new industry survey has revealed.A new Alexander Mann Solutions report found firms prefer a competent worker to one that is loyal, Human Resour read more...

Survey: less workers forced to wear suits
On 30-May-2008 under Internship
Businesses are less inclined to force staff to wear a suit to work, one new survey has shown.New research from the Aziz Corporation has found that one-quarter of workers polled wear a suit to the offi read more...

Embrace flexible work, says expert
On 29-May-2008 under Internship
Flexible working offers benefits for all parties concerned, one expert has said.The director of BT's employment policy, Caroline Waters, has called on businesses to change their mindset and support fl read more...

Interview tips revealed
On 29-May-2008 under Internship
Students preparing for interviews are being advised on which "gaffes" they should try and avoid when trying to impress prospective bosses, it has emerged.Inappropriate clothing is the ultimate boob in read more...