Employment
Union urges workers in Northern Ireland to block roads and occupy buildings if strikes fail
Union urges workers in Northern Ireland to block roads and occupy buildings if strikes fail
The Post Office scandal proves why workers' needs must be put ahead of AI and technology
The Post Office scandal proves why workers' needs must be put ahead of AI and technology
Ethnic minorities are still paid less than white colleagues – and pay parity is long, long overdue
Ethnic minorities are still paid less than white colleagues – and pay parity is long, long overdue
How traditional crafts like clog making and sign-writing are providing an alternative to the 9 to 5
How traditional crafts like clog making and sign-writing are providing an alternative to the 9 to 5
Union leaders vow to resist Tories' 'unworkable and undemocratic' new anti-strike laws
Union leaders vow to resist Tories' 'unworkable and undemocratic' new anti-strike laws
I always loved translating for my family. Big Issue Recruit helped me land my 'dream job'
I always loved translating for my family. Big Issue Recruit helped me land my 'dream job'
'We need protection': How AI, algorithms and oppressive digital tech are pushing workers to the brink
'We need protection': How AI, algorithms and oppressive digital tech are pushing workers to the brink
Care leavers find it much harder to get a job – but any company would be lucky to have us
Care leavers find it much harder to get a job – but any company would be lucky to have us
AI may be coming for your job – but there is hope, experts insist: 'We have a choice'
AI may be coming for your job – but there is hope, experts insist: 'We have a choice'
I quit work to care for my mum. Big Issue Recruit helped me find my sense of purpose again
I quit work to care for my mum. Big Issue Recruit helped me find my sense of purpose again
'I had to do something': Ex-prisoner explains how love for his kids helped him turn his life around
'I had to do something': Ex-prisoner explains how love for his kids helped him turn his life around
The national living wage, real living wage and minimum wage explained
The national living wage, real living wage and minimum wage explained
National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it's not enough
National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it's not enough
University strike disrupts freshers' week as staff slam 'very worst employers'
University strike disrupts freshers' week as staff slam 'very worst employers'
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UK film and TV workers forced to find new jobs and claim benefits due to Hollywood strikes
UK film and TV workers forced to find new jobs and claim benefits due to Hollywood strikes
Job interview but low on cash? Here's where to get a free smart outfit for a great first impression
Job interview but low on cash? Here's where to get a free smart outfit for a great first impression
Benefits must rise alongside record wage growth, economists warn
Benefits must rise alongside record wage growth, economists warn
Arsenal 'starboy' Bukayo Saka on playing football, beating trolls and offering a hand up
Arsenal 'starboy' Bukayo Saka on playing football, beating trolls and offering a hand up
Considering a new job? Here's how to retrain in 10 crucial areas desperate to hire
