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Almost half of UK workers think about changing jobs after returning from a holiday
Almost half of UK workers think about changing jobs after returning from holiday, according to new research.
The findings, from bookings website DirectHolidayBookings.co.uk, showed that 46% of workers considered quitting their jobs following a break, while 56% felt unsettled after a holiday.
One in five frustrated in their jobs
One in five UK workers are frustrated in their current jobs, according to new research.
The research found that 20% of the UK workforce felt frustrated by their work, while 50% believe that they lack the authority to make decisions crucial to their jobs. And 35% think their job does not make best use of their skills and abilities.
One in six would never dream of asking for a pay rise
One in six employees would never dream of asking for a pay rise, according to a survey by HR provider Ceridian UK. The survey of 1,000 full time employees revealed that 19% of under 34s feel comfortable asking for a pay rise while 81% of over 35s feel confident asking for extra money.
Welsh work longest hours!
Welsh people have the longest working week, often putting in twice as many hours as staff in other parts of the country.
Employees from Wales have a working week of between 50 and 80 hours, compared to an average of between 30 and 50 in the Midlands, London, the North West and South West of England, a study found.
We're among the happiest workers in Britain!
Wales has one of the happiest workforces in the UK, according to the fifith annual City & Guilds Happines Index. With an average happiness rating of seven out of 10, Wales is the UK's fifth happiest region.
Employees would rather have a caring boss than a bumper salary
Employees would rather have a caring boss and friendly colleagues than a bumper salary, according to new findings.
Top 5 interview gaffes revealed...
The top five interview gaffes have been revealed according to TheLadders.co.uk, they are:
8 out of 10 workers take less than 30 minutes for lunch
According to a new poll, eight out of ten workers take less than 30 minutes for their lunch. The poll also found that 44% eat at their desk every day.
6 in 10 candidates wear lucky pants to interviews!
6 in 10 interview candidates wear lucky pants to ease them through an interview, according to new research.
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