The plans have been released for the regeneration of the Wandsworth towns Ram brewery. Youngs have now totally vacated the historical site and the proposed plans will bring a wealth of retail, leisure and restaurant facilites supported by some residential flats. The vast area will create many new jobs in construction, retail, hospitality, security and council sectors.
Continued uncertainty in the market has seen recruitment hit a real wall. Shar prices across recruitment firms are down as low as we last saw in 2001-2003. However most of reduction in activity has unsurprisingly come from the banking and construction markets and even then that is only really across permanent hiring. The demand for temps has remained relatively stable and with the market set to continue in this manner it is likely that the demand for temporary staff will increase as a short term fix.
Tense times in the financial sector across the globe are having a major impact on the number of financial jobs available. An internship with a top investment bank is regarded by many as a route to an immediate and successful career, with huge bonuses and high starting salaries. It is estimated by the Sunday Times that there are up to 50 applicants per place, with the cream of the candidates a highly sought after prize by the various institutions as bagging these candidates early is key.
Anyone who stops working mid way through a financial year are entitled to claim full tax allowances based on their income, this also applies for those destined for jail. Criminals who have to quit their job to serve time can get a tax rebate, depending on their salary claiming back thousands of pounds whilst we pay to keep them imprisioned. Should their tax be put towards the enormous cost of keeping them going whilst inside?
Supermarket chain Tesco is to offer university degrees in shelf stacking (the design) and display design, available as a course with Manchester Met Uni and London Uni of the Arts and Consultants.
Ironically students could study for an A-level in fast food chain McDonalds management and then go on to study Tesco at Uni., ultimately giving students a major retail advantage over their peers looking for graduate management placements. Some of their lectures will be held at the University but the majority is expected to take place online or at home.
