A survey recently carried out by Randstad has revealed that women are three times more likely to miss out on promotion than men due to perceived gender discrimination. A survey of more than 5,500 construction workers and 540 employers across all job functions and levels found 75% of those passed over for a more senior role were women compared to 25% men.

Tech workers are among the most confident UK workers in their ability to cope with the demands and pressures of multitasking, according to research from global recruiter Randstad.  In a poll of IT professionals, 64% stated they were ‘quite good’ at multitasking and 28% claimed to be ‘very good’. This means, in total, 92% of tech workers see themselves as at least competent at multitasking.

With the skills shortage biting, tech professionals entering the workforce are recognising their value and placing more importance on salary than ever before, according to research from Randstad Technologies. Research from this year’s Randstad Award, an annual independent survey asking 10,728 British workers about their attitude to changing jobs, has found that since the recession, salary has steadily grown as a priority among new workers c...