Do interns get the credit they deserve? [FREE TO READ] Junior staff risk having their contributions exploited when it is up to companies to reward their ideas

I wrote this story as an intern at the @financialtimes.com about the precarious position people starting their careers have to navigate.

In good cases junior staff are properly credited for their ideas, benefitting themselves and their employer. Others are not so lucky...

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Common sense applied, which is very welcome.

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Bereaved people in England face long waits for counselling Convoluted NHS systems mean some patients are left without support for months, as demand for services rises

Read my first story for the @financialtimes.com, a news-in-depth piece about the problems bereaved people face in accessing support.

I lost my father to cancer last year so know the hurdles in getting help. Thank you to all those who spoke with me about this important and underreported issue. 🗞️

Looking for an intern, apprentice or trainee who has come up with an original idea for a company and not been credited.

For a Financial Times (FT) report - get in touch at george.hayes@ft.com

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Many thanks Ella, this coming Monday is my deadline. Would ideally speak with someone today or tomorrow. Appreciated, George

Are you an intern who has come up with a great idea at a big company? If so get in touch - george.hayes@ft.com

And let me know if you have/haven't been credited for it #journorequest #interns #intern #internship #Spotify #jewelham #SpotifyWrapped2024

Are you an intern who has come up with a great idea at a big company? If so get in touch - george.hayes@ft.com

Let me know if you have been credited for your idea, or not, and whether it lead to anything substantial (ie a job).

Thanks! #journorequest #interns #intern #internship #Spotify #jewelham

Hi, BlueSky won't let me DM you but my email is george.hayes@ft.com, many thanks

Hi Iram, you'd think so but nothing really up-to-date with regard to bereavement services. You'd be right in saying that there's recent data for wider mental health provision though.

Looking for data/ statistics on wait times for NHS bereavement services for an FT story. Specifically on how long on average people wait for NHS grief counselling. Can you help? #journorequest #NHS #bereavement

Have you lost a loved one and been affected by long waits/ poor access to bereavement services in the UK? If so get in touch via george.hayes@ft.com #journorequest #NHS