A recent survey reveals that 42% of Americans are turning down promotions, indicating a shift away from traditional career advancement in favour of job satisfaction and work-life balance.

"I need to speak to a proper American who speaks English!" blurted the customer, and even commented that the representative was "stupid".

While career gaps can still lead to rejections, there has been a hike in recruiters who welcome lengthy gaps in employment.

The next three years will see leading businesses provide hiring, connections and training across Europe to Ukrainian refugees.

Research finds UK workers' job confidence to be positive despite the cost of living crisis and a stagnant economy. However, data reveals a fall in social mobility, with many workers not having a degree in the top socio-economic levels.

Technological advancements are changing the way we work and the types of jobs available in the future. Some jobs may be eliminated, while others will be enhanced by the use of AI and machine learning.

A probe has started into the matter and the research has been suspended until further notice.

The company, it seems, opined that using homeless people for darker skin facial recognition would be a good idea.

First stations to get chargers will be in Greater London and Derby.

Workers in India, China and US are more optimistic about 2017 than the UK.

Gadgets including Apple iWatch and Amazon Fire Stick expected to be in demand this festive season.

FTSE 100 telco to offer cloud-based connectivity to world's second largest recruiting company.

Local Government Association says figures show skills shortage not planning system holds back house building.

Randstad says Brighton, Edinburgh and Manchester also ranked highly in the poll.

Just 47% of those working in construction said they felt secure in their job in 2009.

But firms are becoming more concerned that a shortage of staff may limit their business over the next year.

Randstad says the financial services sector is one of the dynamic industries in the country.

Randstad says the accountancy profession is now less likely to meet long-term demand than it was five years ago.

Randstad says 1,209 women registered as candidates with the recruiter last year.

Government to launch investigation after Chucka Umunna slams firms in parliament.