Category : Employment


Flexible Work Widens Women's Wealth Gap, Experts Warn

New analysis reveals how unequal access to flexible working arrangements is exacerbating women's long-term financial inequality, with senior roles remaining rigid while lower-paid positions offer flexibility.

Union Boss Loses Racism Case, Hit with £15k Legal Bill

Kebba Manneh, a senior NHS worker and UNISON official, lost race discrimination claims and must pay £15,000 in costs after an investigation found his taxpayer-funded union work amounted to just nine phone calls over 562 hours.

Surprising Jobs People Are Happiest In: Unexpected Roles

A Reddit thread reveals three unexpected jobs where people find great satisfaction: hotel linen porters, train conductors, and supermarket delivery drivers. Workers praise these roles for being fun, rewarding, and offering work-life balance.

Baroness Brady Demands Action on Gender Pay Gap

Conservative peer Baroness Karren Brady calls for accelerated efforts to close the 6.9% gender pay gap, highlighting how care responsibilities disadvantage women's earnings and pensions.

US Loses 92,000 Jobs in February Before Iran Conflict

The US labor market weakened in February with a loss of 92,000 jobs, as unemployment rose to 4.4%. This downturn preceded Donald Trump's conflict with Iran, adding economic uncertainty ahead of Federal Reserve meetings.

US Job Market Plummets with 92,000 Losses

The US Labor Department reported a sharp reversal in hiring as February saw 92,000 jobs lost, contrasting sharply with January's strong gains and raising concerns about economic momentum amid global uncertainties.

US Job Market Gains Modestly, Beating 2025's Weak Hiring

US employers added an estimated 60,000 jobs in February, a subdued figure but a significant improvement over 2025's monthly average of 15,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, with factors like weather and strikes impacting growth.

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