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Gender pay gap 'is multi-faceted issue'

The gender pay gap in the UK is a "multi-faceted" issue and therefore there is no one quick fix that can resolve the situation, it has been claimed. Steve Williams, head of equality at ACAS, said there are many issues at play in the pay gap - such as ingrained attitudes in the workplace, different priorities for men and women and many more besides - and it is the interaction of these concerns that makes fixing the problem that much more difficult. "It's important that part of the progress we have made is recognising the gender pay gap is there, it's real and is a proxy for indicating disadvantages..

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Engineering, Manufacturing, Utilities

Oil and gas 'to play major energy role'

11/03/2010

Oil and gas will continue to play a major role in energy production for the foreseeable future, meaning jobs in the industry are safe for now, it has been claimed. David Kidney, minister for energy and climate change, told attendees at the RenewableUK..

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Science

Low-carbon economy 'to create high-tech jobs'

11/03/2010

A switch to a low-carbon economy will provide a welcome boost to jobs in high-tech industries, it has been claimed. Speaking at the RenewableUK annual tidal and wave power conference, David Kidney, minister for energy and climate change, said with the..

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Irish Jobs

Dairy company to create NI jobs

10/03/2010

Dairy company Dale Farm has announced it plans to create up to 60 new jobs at its three sites in Northern Ireland. According to the BBC, the company is planning a £39 million investment at its premises in Ballymena, Pennybridge and Cookstown. In addition,..

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General Recruitment news

'Flexible framework needed' to improve education

10/03/2010

A new, flexible framework for education is needed to ensure children from disadvantaged backgrounds do not miss out in the long run, it has been claimed. Jamie O'Connell, marketing director of the Student Room website which is part of Acumen PI, said..

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