Great Britain: 2.500 pounds subsidies for hiring long-term unemployed

ses are entitled to “golden hellos”: they will receive 1.000 pounds (1.100 euros) for hiring someone who has been receiving unemployment benefits for at least six months, and a package which may reach 1.500 pounds (1.652 euros) for training. However, employers take a dim view of this initiative because of the economic context which isn’t very prone to recruitments. (Ref. 090386)

This initiative is included in the program to fight unemployment announced by the Prime Minister on January 12,...