No matter whether you call it the ‘liquidity crisis’, the ‘credit squeeze’, or the ‘credit crunch’ it all comes down to the same thing. The economic growth of the UK is slowing dramatically and there are growing fears of a recession. In the second quarter of the year the economy only grew by 0.2%, which is the lowest quarter-on-quarter growth rate in three years.

Within this time of economic instability the utilities industry is being hit alongside all other sectors. But how much of an effect is the credit crunch really having on the sector and the people who work within it?

In a recent report by the Work Foundation, entitled Towards a global labour market? Globalisation and the knowledge market, the issue of using skilled foreign workers to help plug skills gap in UK industries was explored.

Just how frustrating, to the point of exasperation, is the daily grind of commuting to work? It seems to take longer and longer to get to work everyday.

An article about getting a different job

An article giving advice on changing your job

Medical assisting is one of the fastest growing health care jobs. As the American and global population of western countries continues to age, this high growth of many health care jobs is expected to continue through at least the next decade. According to the United States Department of Labor, “Employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2006-16 decade

Becoming an electrical engineer can really help your quality of life, find out how in this article

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1). Don’t forget the basicsKeep the layout simple, to a maximum of one and a half pages. Some HR managers skim through hundreds of CVs a day and if it’s too long it will be immediately discarded. Also,

With today’s economy any job would be a dream job. Yet, nearly 80% of Americans claim that they do not have their dream job. When asked to describe what a dream job is- the number one answer on most surveys

Are you looking for a career that you can really get excited about? If so, you will want to find one that matches your personality. And although this may sound difficult, it is more than possible if you are dedicated to doing a bit of extra work. Remember, there are hundreds of career paths for you to choose from. Surely, you will be able to find at least one that suits your personality. And in most cases, you should not have any problems finding several that will fit you well.

Whether you're between jobs or you're simply looking for better opportunities than your current position, finding a new job can be exciting and frustrating. You may be looking for a larger salary. Or,

Your chances of landing a job have less to do with your resume than you may think. In truth, interviewers want to get a broader sense of who you are and by extension, who they can expect to see each day

Interviews can be a harrying experience. You want the job, but the stress of having to answer questions correctly while making sure not to commit any behavioural mistakes can lead to a disaster. If you

The beginning of a new year prompts people to evaluate and improve their lives; whether it’s giving up smoking, starting a diet or evaluating a relationship, the new year is a time of change. One of the elements that people often scrutinise is their job. While some will want to change the work/life balance or work towards a promotion, others will be considering a career change.

While there are many travel programs on the internet, there are none quite like Global Resorts Network. You can benefit greatly from becoming a Global Resorts Network member including having amazing training and being able to take vacations worldwide for a great price.

The Utilities Industry can be defined as ‘companies that provide the following utility services; electrical power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply and sewage removal.’ It could also arguably be said that telecommunications and even transport and road systems could also be viewed as a utilities.

Following privatisation, British Rail was divided into two main elements. Network Rail is the owner and operator of the national rail network in the UK, and provides rail network access to train and freight operators.

Oil and gas have long played an important role throughout world history and now are clearly among the world's most important resources. The Oil and Gas Industry has come along way from the original discovery of underground oil deposits in salt wells by the Chinese in around 500BC and the establishment of the first commercial oil refinery in Romania in the mid 19th Century.

Construction is a huge sector of the British economy - UK construction output is the second largest in the EU and contributes 8.2% of the nations GVA (Gross Value Added). The construction sector is big business - 250 000 firms employ 2.1 million people in a multitude of roles - a figure expected to increase to over 2.8 million by 2011; that’s over 7% of the UK’s workforce.

Recent research suggests that British Business requires 150,000 new entrants into IT each year. Over the past few years the number of graduates in IT has halved to 20,000.

Google has been voted the best company to work for in 2008 according to fortune magazine, so I thought I would look at some of the neat and kooky things they provide to keep their employees happy and content.

If you are thinking about starting up your own business and are going to manage a team of people, we compiled some great knowledge to form these top 10 management tips.