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12, 14, 21, 36 - How long does it take to make it to board level?

Sir Terry Leahy's announcement this week that he will be standing down as CEO of Tesco follows an impressive, 14 year tenure where he has brought the company to the forefront of the supermarket industry. His replacement Phillip Clarke first worked for th... Read >

HAYFEVER SEASON CAUSES COSTS TO THE WORKPLACE

Sniffy noses, bloodshot eyes, itchy skin and sneezing are all clear signs that the hay fever season is in full swing, and with an estimated 21 million allergy sufferers in the UK the warm weather can wreak havoc on workplace productivity. Sick days and l... Read >

PINK, RED AND ORANGE ARE A BIG NO AT JOB INTERVIEWS

Choosing the right attire for a job interview is essential to securing a position according to Britain's bosses, after a survey found that 37% have decided against hiring someone because of the way they dress. The study by executive careers site TheL... Read >

VOLCANIC ASH LEAVES DARK CLOUD OVER BUSINESS

With the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the resulting ‘ash cloud' wreaking havoc on international travel and stranding Brits across the world, many businesses have been counting the cost of missed orders, undelivered stock and more importantly absent ... Read >

DEREK PILCHER INTERVIEWS LABOUR MP ABOUT EMPLOYMENT ISSUES

With just over a week to go until the general election, political party manifestos have been getting released almost on a daily basis, with all of the major organisations saying they will boost employment as the recession recedes. As with any run-up to vo... Read >

Half past late can affect career success

Broken down car, tube or bus delays, a sick pet or broken heel - unfortunately these excuses still won't make being late acceptable if a new study is anything to go by. According to a report released last week, Brits place a high level of importance on p... Read >

Why a bit of April Fool’s day madness is good for the office spirits

Flying penguins, Crème Egg facials, spaghetti trees and discounted flights to Mars - just some of the best April Fool's jokes that have had many Brits over the years. With April 1st around the corner, many people will be carefully thinking about ways th... Read >

MATERNITY FEARS HALT JOB SUCCESS FOR WOMEN

Over the past few months at TheLadders.co.uk we have been conducting a study to find out which gender is better at job interviews and the results have been eye-opening. We found that women overwhelmingly outperform men in interviews, however this does no... Read >

WHEN NINE TO FIVE JUST ISN’T RIGHT

This Mothering Sunday, working mums across Britain will be grateful for the chance to put their feet up and relax, especially those who juggle busy work with an even busier family. For many hard pressed executives Sunday is a chance to consider their wor... Read >

Resignations on the Rise

It may come as a surprise, particularly as we endure one of the worst recessions in recent history, that more British management quit their jobs last year than in 2008. Yes, it's true. According to the Chartered Management Institute, 225,600 managers quit... Read >

As UK businesses fear double-dip recession, is your job safe?

With Greece in economic crisis, poor GDP figures in Germany and the rest of Europe still in the midst of an economic slump, the spectre of a double dip recession looms large. And whilst the most recent unemployment figures are down, the change is small an... Read >

The F-Word means You're Fired!

Last week an NHS executive being sacked for swearing at work was a warning to all employees that the overuse of expletives can have a serious impact on your career. The dismissal of Gary Walker - the head of the hospitals trust in Lincolnshire - for coar... Read >

A Coprorate Affair of The Heart.

With Valentine's Day fast approaching many people will be thinking about revealing their feelings to a secret crush. But what happens when Cupid's arrow is directed at a workplace colleague? According to a recent study by executive career site TheL... Read >

GO THE DISTANCE FOR YOUR CAREER

Last week's news that there will be an uneven road to economic recovery across the UK with some cities taking years to bounce back, will be a blow to many jobseekers hoping for a positive start to 2010. The Centre for Cities' report found that areas ... Read >

BRITAIN’S SENIOR MANAGEMENT PREDICT GOVERNMENT, HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION HOLD BEST JOB SECURITY

Whilst Britain's most senior government minister may feel that his job prospects in 2010 are a little shaky, one in three senior executives believe government holds the best job security this year. In a study of over 3000 of Britain's bosses by jobs site... Read >