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 27 years of entertaining millions every morning, Sir Terry Wogan left the breakfast show on BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans, mostly known for his eccentric behaviour and bad boy attitude took over the golden microphone in January this year

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

After three years at Morrisons as chief executive, Marc Bolland will replace Sir Stuart Rose in the top job at Marks & Spencer The news of his move first set Morrisons’ market share back with £400m