Highflyers

Sounds about right or is just ridiculous?

This bank wants to turn its staff into mental & physical athletes "We'll be going to the gym with our clients."

Worth reading...

Candidate axed from 2nd interview after asking about wages The incident raises some questions regarding ethics in recruitment...

A necessary evil or just plain wrong?

Lloyd's of London brings in strict 9-5 booze ban for employees City workers at one of London’s most historic financial institutions have reacted with fury after being told not to drink alcohol during the day. Lloyd’s of London has introduced a 9am-to-5pm booze ban which could see employees sacked for gross misconduct if caught breaking the new rule.

So, what's the solution?

Majority of candidates apply for roles they're unqualified for Over half of candidates have applied for a role that they were not qualified to do, according to a new report...

Thoughts?

Employers told to ‘cut the cake’ to avoid wellbeing crisis Dentists highlight health effects of sweet treats in the office, and call for...

Have you ever done that?

53 year-old trader arrested for unorthodox stress-relief You leave the office at 7.30pm after a stressful day as global head of high yield. How do you wind down?

What about accountants?

Programmers really hate open floor plans "I feel like I'm slowly going crazy."

Is it just a laugh or sexism?

Men's group hits out at police 'eye candy' recruitment drive... A men's rights group has said the PSNI may be guilty of encouraging sexual harassment for describing a male officer as "eye candy" and suggesting that women should join the fo

Anything to add?

Why So Many People Hate the Marissa Mayer 130-Hour Workweek The incredible backlash against working more hours is a sign that there's a deeper problem.

Thoughts?

Five questions you must ask about Morgan Stanley's Q2 results Morgan Stanley's Q2 results raise more questions than answers. This is what you need to know.

Really?

Using Facebook at work is more important than annual promotions Workplace perks are an important consideration when joining an organisation, but the views of the future generation on the best work perks highlights the importance of social networking and employer expectations...

Talking about creativity...

GQ CV lands candidate role without single interview Getting on the career ladder often takes time, determination and resilience in the face of plentiful rejections...