1. Plumbers and Electricians 'happiest in their work'

Plumbers and electricians are most likely to find their jobs stimulating, while human resources staff are likely to be the unhappiest workers, according to a new study today.

2. Manufacturing Jobs to go as recession bites

Press Association Industrial Correspondent Manufacturing is heading for a recession as serious as the one which decimated the industry a decade ago after new research revealed that the outlook had taken a "significant" turn for the worse, a gloomy new report warned today.

3. Drive the recycling revolution

One of the fastest growing multi-material recycling companies in the UK is taking on staff in Reading.

4. Banking on best service

The importance of saving for a rainy day is more obvious to everyone as the credit crunch bites.

5. Get the job you want with getthejob.co.uk

Find the Jobs, Vacancies and Careers you are looking for with Get The Job across and in Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and across the Thames Valley.

6. Part time jobs in Reading

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7. Gloomy outlook brings job creation to a 'virtual standstill'

Job creation is at a "virtual standstill" as employers become increasingly gloomy about prospects for the economy in the wake of the worsening downturn, while smaller firms are cutting staff for the first time in 18 months, new research revealed today.

8. Logistics firm axes 100 jobs

More than 100 jobs are to go at a Flextronics base, it was confirmed tonight.

9. A gem of a company to work for

An educational publisher in Reading specialising in English language teaching is growing.

10. Helping hand for carers

When illness or disability strikes a family, the Red Cross can help.

The charity runs a depot in Napier Road, Central Reading, where carers can borrow vital equipment.