09 May
2017
Should work experience be paid?
Should work experience be paid? A number of businesses have recently changed their policies on paying work experience employees following a strong public backlash on the practice of receiving free work from those eager for experience. In a high profile case this March, sandwich chain Pret A Manger was one of those forced… Continue reading
27 Apr
2017
Ban unpaid internships that last longer than four weeks
Ban unpaid internships that last longer than four weeks New research has found that Internships have doubled since 2010 as the number of graduates in high skilled jobs continues to fall into long-term decline. The survey, from IPPR, shows internships are on the rise in the UK’s most competitive sectors and are now a ‘must have’… Continue reading