The CWU, which represents more than 115,000 postal workers at Royal Mail, has said workers will strike on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25, the bargain shopping day known as Black Friday, as well as on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The two sides began talks last week aimed at resolving …
Read More »Christmas 2022: 11 companies hiring for seasonal roles including Amazon
With Christmas just around the corner, many businesses are looking ahead to the most wonderful – and busiest – time of the year by hiring thousands of seasonal workers this month. And Glassdoor data shows it’s not just the recruiters who are busy. If you’re part of the autumn job-seeker …
Read More »Christmas 2022: 11 companies hiring for seasonal roles including Amazon
With Christmas just around the corner, many businesses are looking ahead to the most wonderful – and busiest – time of the year by hiring thousands of seasonal workers this month. And Glassdoor data shows it’s not just the recruiters who are busy. If you’re part of the autumn job-seeker …
Read More »5 tips to boost your Black Friday SEO
Black Friday is coming around again and your SEO in the run-up and on the day is crucial for sales. This year, Black Friday falls on November 25 with Cyber Monday on November 28. In 2022, UK Black Friday sales are expected to drop by £850m, down 18 per cent …
Read More »Eastwood High: Pupils given insight into digital careers
Pupils at an East Renfrewshire secondary were given an insight into working in the world of digital last week. Leading digital transformation consultancy Equator visited Eastwood High School, in Newton Mearns, on Wednesday, November 9. The visit was part of BIMA Digital Day, which takes place each November and gives 11 to …
Read More »Furness Bach Choir to perform ‘Sacred and Profane’ concert
TICKETS to watch Furness Bach Choir perform its ‘Sacred and Profane’ concert are now on sale. On Saturday, December 3, Furness Bach Choir, under their dynamic young conductor Alexander Robinson, will be performing works by Monteverdi, Zelenka and other composers. A spokeswoman for the choir said: “Come and hear the …
Read More »DHL Supply Chain Invests £85.5m in Australia warehouse robotics
15 November 2022 Transport / Logistics Services DHL Supply Chain has announced it is to invest AUD $150 million (£85.5m) in warehouse robotics in its Australian operations. The warehousing and logistics company will put 1,000 robots into operation by 2025. At the same time DHL Supply Chain will also grow its …
Read More »New York Times comes to Swindon ahead of UK budget cuts
A globally known news outlet has released an article targeting Swindon this week. The New York Times has been an internationally renowned newspaper for well over 150 years since its inception in 1851. But on Tuesday, the publication locked its interest on a new subject matter. The American-based newspaper released …
Read More »When is the next strike and which planned dates are cancelled
On Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Royal Mail employees will go on two 48-hour strikes as a long-running dispute about wages, jobs, and working conditions continues. The Communications Workers Union (CWU) had previously withdrawn walkouts due on November 2,3, 4, 8, 9 and 10. They had been due to form …
Read More »When are the Royal Mail strikes this Christmas? Dates postal services will stop working over December 2022
Royal Mail workers will stage two 48-hour strikes around Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a long-running row over pay, jobs and conditions continues. The action could have a significant effect on consumers, with these being two of the busiest shopping days of the year, coming less than a month …
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