Study: One in five businesses are increasing the number of green roles

James Murray
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Study: One in five businesses are increasing the number of green roles

Report from Totaljobs suggests levels of green recruitment have grown six-fold in four years

The UK is experiencing a green jobs boom, with more companies that ever before looking to fill green roles and train existing employees in sustainability skills. That is the conclusion of the latest...

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