Work & careers
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International Labour Organisation finds in three years to 2013 UK wages fared worse than most of the eurozone’s crisis hit economies
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Work advice: All the signs point to me having the syndrome. I know what my strengths are but need some advice on how to further my career
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Holly Baxter: According to a survey on ‘having it all’, most people seem to covet long driveways and Agas. I’d say there’s more to life
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As invites to Christmas parties begin to flood your inbox, this week’s anonymous PR blogger shares some important tips
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Unions representing ITV staff argue that offer of 2% is unacceptable given the broadcaster is performing strongly
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Ellie Mae O’Hagan: A lifetime of being left-handed has prepared me for the news that, like 12% of the world, I’ll probably earn less than right-handed folk
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Anonymous: When I can’t afford to support my child due to job insecurity, the time has come for me to leave the profession I love
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World Bank leader Jim Yong Kim is behaving like “the 1%” say bank staff, amid rising anger over the restructuring reforms
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Peggy Young took her employer to court for placing her on unpaid leave when she was pregnant, but what about women who suffer in silence? We want to hear your stories.
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Andrew Martin: Now that people are leaving for the English regions, maybe money and power will head back out of the capital, too
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Whether you are a small business owner, a driver or a homebuyer, here’s how the chancellor’s plans will affect you
Live coverage and reaction
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Far from encouraging people on benefits to move into work, draconian Coalition welfare cuts push many of them further from employment, a study finds
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Work advice: The job doesn’t take my experience into account, but it’s a way back into work
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House prices drive thirtysomethings out to smaller cities
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Our agony uncle and readers advise an employee worried about future job interviews and a graduate disheartened after 40 applications failed
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‘The men I work with would be appalled if I accused them of misogyny or sexism – they love their wives and girlfriends dearly’
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Designer is doing a bit of freelance work on the side – but fears giving up their day job is too great a leap
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The Office of National Statistics has released its Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2014 – we take a look at the top 10 jobs
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Gaby Hinsliff: Long hours make us ill and ineffective. With greater space and flexibility, people could be more creative
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More than a third of the 1,300 workers surveyed by YouGov said they found it difficult to juggle home and work life
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Economics blog Rise in number of UK workers who want to cut back hours, ONS says
Phillip Inman, economics correspondentMore healthcare managers, senior police officers and social workers reported that they want to work fewer hours, writes Phillip Inman -
Over 1,000 new online recruiting sites have popped up in recent years. No wonder some business owners like to go low-tech
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Work advice: Soon after joining I had the unpleasant task of sacking my team, and I don’t want to lie about it in interviews
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Letters: The workplace relationship needs to be rebalanced, so that everyone at work is treated with dignity and respect
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With a 36% increase in temporary agency workers since 2009, the Labour leader’s plan will crack down on exploitation
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Ed Helmore: As pay protests spread across the US, strikers are bringing their struggle to Europe. Alvin Major ($7.25 an hour at KFC) saysthis is just the start …
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Our agony uncle and readers advise an employee at a nightmare charity and an IT worker in search of a dream career
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From the Guardian archive From the archive, 22 November 1972: New migrant rules help some but hinder others
Originally published in the Guardian on 22 November 1972: New rules on immigration will help Commonwealth citizens who want to live in Britain but make it harder for other foreigners seeking work
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Work advice: I’ve been advised to take an unpaid internship, but without family support this option is simply not feasible
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As the week drags on in school, it can be hard to keep your head above water. Professor Gail Kinman explains what small things teachers can do every day to maintain their mind, body and soul
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Plus property prices heading south, Scottish Power faces fines and a ‘speed dating’ for flatmates
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The gender pay gap is closing. Here’s how to consign it to history
Nicky Morgan, minister for women and equalitiesNicky Morgan: I’m delighted that the gap is now at its narrowest, and we are looking to education and business – and men – to bring it to zero -
There are business advantages to employing over 50s, including high motivation and emotional stability. Martin Williams reports
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Letters: Reading Ian Jack’s column made me reflect on how much has changed with respect to employment opportunities and social mobility over the past 50-odd years
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King or queen for a day If I were queen for a day I would enforce old-age selfies for children