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It was expected that half of the nation would be returning to work today with the view that a fresh start would improve their working lives. In fact it was quoted that 62% of the nations workforce would consider looking for a new job during January. Today and January 31st are the two most popular days of the year to look for new work. Recruitment consultancies across the country have been inundated with job hunters. Both the temporary and permanent recruitment markets are bracing themselves for a hype of activity this January.

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The vicious onset on the Norovirus this winter has reached record proportions with the worse cases being seen since 2002. The government and related health advisers are warning people to stay at home for at least 48 hours after you believe that you are better and this extended the amount of time that vast numbers of staff are being kept away from work. The numbers of people calling in sick has therefore led to increased numbers of temporary workers being needed in the workplace.

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Millions of people struggle to find the time over the festive season and none more so than working mums. During a time of year when the majority of people have to work full time hours, often twiddling their thumbs because there is very little business happening, working mums are required to take holiday to look after their children. Flexible working would provide the perfect solution at a time of year when some goodwill wouldn’t go a miss! Not enough businesses offer flexible working at times of the year when shift work amongst existing staff would provide an effective enough service.

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A survey by YouGov has found that Shoppers lose belongings worth more than £310 million every year in the run upto Christmas, people let their guard down and often forget bags, wallets and mobiles when they pick up their heavy Christmas bags.

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Thinking about heading off into the hills for a ski season but fancy a job whilst out there? Obviously there are a huge range of ski season job opportunities including bar work, kitchen work, chalet work, ski guiding and much more. Something that cropped up on our radar was for Crystal, one of the better known names in skiing, they currently have over 1,000 vacancies to fill for this season and don’t think you’ve left it too late as they are always looking for more staff.

They are currently looking to fill vacancies in repping, chalet and hotel hosts, chefs and childcare staff, who must have NNEB, BTEC, NVQ in childcare or the equivalent.

To find out more, log on to www.crystaljobs.co.uk

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