Job interviews: Over three in five employers see increase in sustainability-related questions from candidates

James Murray
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Job interviews: Over three in five employers see increase in sustainability-related questions from candidates

New research suggests candidates are increasingly attracted to companies with impressive green credentials

In a highly competitive jobs market, a company's green credentials can increasingly help it to attract the best candidates, according to the results of a new survey released late last week. The research...

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