I'd say that the company too, is far nicer to work for since we introduced the new uniforms at the beginning of last year. Whilst a minor thing, the uniform was a constant griping point both for the crew themselves (difficulty to wash, embarassment that it wasn't informal rather street-bum-like etc.), but also for pax who saw it as a huge tone down in professionality from the old British Midland tied hair & hats! I think the new uniform is a nice mixture of casual, professional but also cute with tiny emblazoned across the back.
Indeed, I'm unaware how many positions are actually available. I know The Hall are anxious to layoff as few people as possible, and that they've offered some admin jobs from up there to CSA & cabincrew positions actually at EMA, how many people talk it in lieu of their redundancy packet I'm not sure. Either way, if cabin crew or CSA positions open up this summer at EMA they will be going like hot cakes.
Also bear in mind Mike if you're just trying to get back into flying, that bmi mainline are hiring for Airbus cabincrew for their charter base at EMA.