Volkswagen is axing 30,000 jobs. Most will be in Germany but jobs will also go in the United States, Brazil and Argentina. Unions have agreed the packages to be offered to staff in a bid to prevent enforced redundancies as a result of the massive fines and penalties the VW Group must pay around the world for its diesel emissions falsifications. The jobs will go over the next decade but … [Read more...]
Niche job site for automotive recruiters
BEN, the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting those working in the automotive industry, has launched a new recruitment website designed to give automotive recruiters a niche job board exclusively for the industry. This new partnership initiative is part of BEN’s ongoing strategy to be an integral part of the automotive sector and ensure its future success. Due to its unique … [Read more...]
Tradelines 24 August
Welsh Government is halving support it offers to firms for youth job creation. Jobs Growth Wales did offer 100% subsidy for firms to employ people aged between 16-24, but its now halved that and says it is part of a readjustment of activities to merge Jobs Growth Wales, ReAct and Traineeships. The RAC will take legal action to stop unaccredited garages using its branding as it moves to … [Read more...]