FORCES VETS BEING SNUBBED BY BOSSES They are not given chance
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LITTLE Mix flaunt their incredible figures as they unveil their new clothing collection.
They served up an Eiffel in snakeskin outfits in Paris. The PrettyLittleThing range – worn by, from top left clockwise, Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, LeighAnne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall – has been praised for having plus sizes.
The designs are out November 7.
THOUSANDS of bosses are put off from employing ex-members of the Armed Forces in case they have mental health issues.
Almost half (46%) of recruiters worry about hiring veterans, research by armed forces charity SSAFA found.
And despite having the skills for the job, less than half (48%) of workers said they would be comfortable working alongside ex-forces personnel.
On top of that, 46% admitted they would think twice before offering a job to someone if they had mental health issues from their time fighting for Queen and country.
The findings come despite efforts from companies and individuals, including Princes William and Harry, to remove negative perceptions about mental health.
To help servicemen and women transition from the military and find employment within civilian life, SSAFA has launched a campaign, Friendly to Forces, to encourage people to hire them.
James Grant, from the charity, said: “One of the many selling points of joining the Armed Forces is learning transferred skills. Sadly, service leavers are being discriminated against.
“There’s also a false perception over Armed Forces personnel suffering from mental health issues.
“Mental health issues affect one in four people every year – service leaver or not.
“A career in service to our country should always be met with gratitude.”