Facebook told do more to tackle online abuse in meeting with Johnson
Facebook’s second in command has been told that social media companies must do more to tackle online abuse, in a meeting with Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel.
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Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in UK by end of 2020
Facebook plans to hire 1,000 more people in the UK by the end of 2020, with a large number working on technologies to remove harmful content.
Record employment at risk despite surging wages, say economists
UK employment could decline in 2020 despite average pay being expected to surpass its pre-financial crisis peak for the first time, economists have warned.
Economists hail employment data as ‘welcome news’ for new Government
Economists have hailed the latest set of employment statistics as “welcome news” for the new Conservative Government as it revealed a “resilient” UK labour market.
Workers collect award for 40 years of service at Tayport-based company
Two Dundee staff from Tayport food processing equipment maker, Foodmek, have celebrated 40 years’ service.
Tayside service celebrates a decade of helping young people into employment
A service helping young people across Tayside secure full-time employment has celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Jobless stats in Dundee still above UK average
Unemployment in Dundee remains above the national average as the city continues to deal with uncertainty over Brexit and the future of some employers in the area.
Dundee Dovetail staff ‘weren’t told deal fell through’ amid fears over firm’s future
Staff working at a local furniture firm claim to have not been kept in the picture over its future after it emerged the company may be running into difficulty.
Housing and jobs stress ‘likely to increase risk of chronic health conditions’
The “physiological wear and tear” from stress around insecure job and housing markets is likely to increase young people’s risk of chronic health conditions later in life, a health expert warned.
Jobcentre’s digital plan for Dundee trades workers made redundant
Older trades workers left unemployed as a result of a number of firms going bust in Dundee are to take part in a Jobcentre initiative teaching digital skills.
Firm’s multimillion pound investment brings jobs to Dundee
A multimillion-pound investment by a decommissioning firm will bring additional jobs to Dundee.
EWAN GURR: Unemployment figures are not all they appear to be
Theresa May has not had much to be positive about lately.
Out-of-town firms ready to swoop on Dundee to pick up McGill contracts
The collapse of Dundee building firm McGill may lead to a rise in out-of-town firms coming into the city to pick up their abandoned contracts.
Unemployed 18 to 30-year-olds in Dundee have chance to Get Into Healthcare with NHS Tayside
The Scottish Princes Trust is giving unemployed 18 to 30-year-olds across Dundee the opportunity to Get Into Healthcare with NHS Tayside.
Union in talks with Tesco over fears 90 jobs could go at Dundee customer contact centre
Union bosses are to hold talks with Tesco over fears the supermarket giant is to shed nearly 90 jobs at its Dundee customer contact centre.
FINISHES TODAY: Dozens of employers will give work options at jobs fair
A Dundee and Angus College jobs fair aimed at school leavers will welcome more than 30 local employers.
Back pain management app among new government fund winners
An app that helps people self-manage lower back pain is among the winners of a government fund designed to help those with health conditions remain in employment.
‘We knew of cuts – not closure’: Michelin workers react to closure of Dundee factory
Workers have spoken of their agony at the news tyre giant Michelin is to shut down its Dundee factory.
Dundee is embracing new-found identity as a cultural destination
This time last year, the Dundee Partnership unveiled its plan for making the city a better place to live and work across the next decade.
Twitter is inviting people to apply for a role with just a single tweet
If you want to catch the eye of those recruiting for jobs at Twitter then the social platform has a challenge.