Times are changing on the hit BBC show The Apprentice Not only has Lord Alan Sugar taken on a government role as the new Enterprise Tsar to the Prime Minister, but Margaret Mountford has resigned

During the recession, employers had to cut costs in any way, shape or form to keep afloat As a result many employees were made redundant and their tasks were added to other workers’ trays

After several months without a chief executive, ITV has handed the reigns over to 46-year-old Royal Mail boss, Adam Crozier Television networks have suffered during the downturn, putting pressure on industry leaders to enhance viewer and advertising interest whilst adapting to new media trends

During the downturn, most British companies focused on managing costs, often at the expense of employee development With a recovery looming, however, it is necessary to reinvest in training

It is a new year, and thankfully, the job market is picking up Does this mean it is the time is right to seek pastures new

The recession’s devastating impact on manufacturing and automotive jobs, has urged the Government to step in Through initiatives such as the Scrappage Scheme, the Automotive Assistance Programme (AAP) and the Automotive Council, the Government is trying to safeguard uncertain jobs

Lord Terrance Burns has recently been made the new chairman of Channel 4 In a lengthy battle to find the best candidate, Ofcom chose the former Marks & Spencer chairman as their favourite

The communications and media industries have been dealt not one, but two body blows as we start to grow more frustrated with the tabloid press and misbehaving of unethical companies Journalists are getting pulled up on what they write about celebrities – in addition, doctors and psychiatrists are concerned about the impact of airbrushed images on an impressionable young element of society

2009 is turning out to be a tough year for new graduates, not only is the job market highly competitive but also fewer companies are running graduate programmes As a result, this year has become one of the hardest for graduates to get employment

Are organisations still paying lip service to Diversity and Age Positive legislation, or are we seeing tangible benefits from investment in an older and diverse workforce – Careers & Jobs UK investigate the growing issue On the 1st October 2006 the Department for Work and Pensions introduced the Age Positive legislation