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The first female to step into the president's role in her professional membership job has taken up her post at BECTU.
Christine Bond will reside for the 2010-12 term and said she is "surprised and happy".
Speaking about the challenges ahead, Ms Bond added: "Tough times are not necessarily bad times; in tough times we always work better if we work together. Let's get out there and keep going."...
Professional midwives in health care jobs might find themselves using aromatherapy, if one expert's comments are anything to go by.
Janet Fyle, professional policy adviser at the Royal College of Midwives, said the process can offer pain relief to some women in labour.
Despite there being no scientific evidence to support the claims, Ms Fyle adds: "Just because something doesn't lend itself to the usual sc...
Men are not seeking advice from professionals in health care jobs, according to one expert.
Peter Baker, chief executive of Men's Health Forum, said they are more inclined to "self medicate" than ask for assistance to tackle their mental health.
He added: "GP's and other health professionals are not necessarily very good at actually diagnosing depression and other common mental health problems i...
Both green jobs and housing jobs in Wales could be given a boost by £30 million investment from the Assembly Government.
Residents can make their properties more energy efficient using the cash and Nick Tune, director at BRE Wales, said it is "fantastic news".
"This investment ... means that not only will families have sig...
People looking into foster care jobs should not be discouraged by negative stereotypes, according to one expert.
Helen Clarke, campaign co-ordinator for the Fostering Network's Foster Care Fortnight, said: "People might also be put off by what they perceive to be the behaviour of the children ... It is also [a case of] just understanding that there aren't many reasons that can prevent you from fostering."
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