The government has announced that the national minimum wage for adults will increase by 15p from October 2011 to £6.08 an hour. The 2.5% increase was recommended by the independent Low Pay Commission (LPC). The rate for apprentices will rise by 10p, for 16-17 year-olds by 4p and for 18-20 year-olds by 6p. Business Secretary Vince Cable said the changes would help more than 890,000 of Britain’s lowest paid workers, and would be a welcome boost particularly in areas blighted
There have been many discussions focussed upon whether Dubai is losing its top position within the Middle East with regards to its legal power. Dubai has always been the centre for legal businesses thanks to its strategic location, open business environment and adoption of common law regulations. Over the past decade the country had seen rapid rates of growth that were very appealing to legal firms. For many candidates looking for legal jobs in Dubai has been a popular place
To take up a teaching assistant (TA) job no formal qualifications are needed. However, some qualifications will demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the role or achievements in the level of experience. Inexperienced TAs can take Level 2 and Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, which will give them a good grounding in their career. They can be taken even when not working as a TA. To take the Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
In the current financial situation the world is experiencing it is vital that candidates for roles undertake everything they can to get ahead of the competition. With many companies experience huge financial losses the treasury department is very important and comes with immense pressure. Treasury recruitment agencies will find that they have many more applicants compared to the number of vacancies available. Qualifications attained by candidates will enable the agencies to pick out the most suitable candidates to fill the
It is no secret and no surprise that the young are best-equipped to use technology. Whilst their elders sit scratching their heads, youngsters can get to grips with cutting edge technology in the time it takes others to make a cup of tea. So with all their technological nous, it’s little surprise that ebooks have started to find favour amongst the young. Whilst many adults have poured scorn on the ebook, claiming it to be inferior to the printed novel, children have been decidedly
