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An investigation has uncovered evidence that some Eastern European migrants working in Britain are being exploited and underpaid. Posting as a migrant worker, Lithuanian journalist Audrius Lelkaitis was paid below the minimum wage and forced to share a room with 11 other people, the BBC Ten O’clock News reported yesterday.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – April 26th 2007



A survey of all British forces, including transport police and those in Scotland and Northern Ireland, was carried out by the journal Police Review. In figures requested under the Freedom of Information Act, Police Review discovered that more than 2,700 officers had left in 2006 alone. The figure went above 6,000 when statistics for the previous two years were taken into account. Last year, the force which saw most departures was Scotland Yard, which lost 363 officers, while the Police Service of Northern Ireland saw 330 resign and Greater Manchester 209.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 10th April 2007



Almost one in three people are not happy at work, with managers and bankers among the least satisfied, according to research today. The happiest workers are hairdressers, with three out of five looking forward to going back to work after a day off, while childcare workers and plumbers are among the most satisfied. Workers earning less than £15,000 are far happier than those in the £40,000-£45,000 income bracket, according to a poll of 1,000 adults by City & Guilds.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel - 11th April 2007



British workers do like Mondays, with few people dreading turning up at the office after a weekend break. Two out of three people do actually feel positive about the start of the week.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 12th February 2007



35.3% of 15 year olds aspire to low skilled work.
Work/Employment	Youthwork – April 2007



The average working day is now 8:37am to 5:37pm according to a new report. But researchers for computer company Microsoft suggests that workers are unproductive for almost three hours a day, spending 54 minutes on the internet, 35 minutes chatting to colleagues, 14 minutes in the loo and 17 minutes making tea.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 9th January 2007



Friendships with colleagues makes workers happier than having more money. Research among 1,000 adults found three out of four said good relationships with workmates was the main reason they enjoyed their job. A good boss, and varied work also helped keep people happy.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 8th January 2007



More than 200,000 British workers are hung over on any given day. Pollsters found that 17% of workers admitted going to work hung over at least once a month. They also discovered that nearly one in four admitted making a mistake because they were hung over.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 30th November 2006



The office blues took on a different dimension today after a new survey showed that workers were less productive surrounded by the colour blue. Yellow walls and ceilings made staff feel happy, energized and more focused on their work. Employees said they felt angrier, and possibly more passionate around red.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 29th November 2006



Almost half of the UK’s workforce could be self employed within five years a new report has claimed.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 10th October 2006



The public has a stereo typical idea of the perfect age for professions research has shown. In the Employers Forum on Age study of 1,000 adults, most said police should be aged between 31 and 40, bar staff under 30, judges over 40 and chief executives between 41 and 50.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 25th September 2006



The public has a stereo typical idea of the perfect age for professions research has shown. In the Employers Forum on Age study of 1,000 adults, most said police should be aged between 31 and 40, bar staff under 30, judges over 40 and chief executives between 41 and 50.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 25th September 2006



Despite England 's poor performance in the World Cup, more than half of UK bosses said allowing staff to watch World Cup matches made for a happier, more motivated workforce. Only a quarter of bosses said employees were distracted during games, and they also thought their staff worked harder between games.
Work/Employment	Continental's Business Omnibus – July 2006



Uncovering what will make you attractive to a potential employer has always been the holy grail for students looking for jobs, but new research with employers by the University of Hertfordshire has uncovered the winning formula. Almost half (46 per cent) of employers ranked relevant work experience as one of the top three things they look for in potential new recruits. Almost the same number (43 per cent) look for evidence of a good 'work ethic', while two-fifths (41 per cent) cited a degree subject relevant to the job as one of the most important factors. Just a quarter of graduate recruiters (24 per cent) claimed to be interested in the class of degree, while even fewer (14 per cent) were worried about the reputation of the university. And on both counts, it was male recruiters who were far more concerned with grades and reputation than the women.
Work/Employment	University of Hertfordshire – August 2006



Days lost through absence across British industry have fallen to their lowest for almost 20 years, but a culture of absenteeism still exists in many workplaces. The CBI’s annual study said the number of lost days fell by four million last year to 164 million days, but still cost the economy more than £13 billion.
Work/Employment	The Sentinel – 15th May 2006

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