It’s been called the Great Resignation, a phenomenon where unusually high numbers of workers are leaving their jobs for new and better opportunities. Official statistics show that in the first three months of this year, 500,000 people in the UK handed in their notice – 100,000 above the pre-pandemic trend. Surveys suggest another 29% [Read more…]
Having good friends at work doesn’t just make your daily tasks more pleasant – there’s evidence that it makes us better workers too. But if you’ve just scored a great new remote job and happily waved goodbye to the commute, does that mean the end of having office buddies? Not necessarily. We’ve tracked down [Read more…]
Heading back to education can be the best decision you’ll ever make, opening up new career opportunities you perhaps never thought possible. But there’s no doubt that getting a new qualification while earning to pay the bills can be challenge. To steer clear of burnout, you’ll want to make sure you don’t neglect self-care. [Read more…]
Helping people stay mentally healthy at work – and keeping them productive – is a growing concern right now. Employers are offering everything from mindfulness apps to puppies in the office in the hope of tackling absence and keeping morale high. But how do you know what really makes a difference? Respected health research [Read more…]
Social media has changed career networking for ever. In many industries it’s now possible to build a reputation that extends way beyond the people you’ve worked with, creating a personal brand that can bring real opportunities. It’s something that’s likely to become more and more important if trends towards remote working continue and face-to-face [Read more…]
As working life settles into its new patterns following the pandemic, it’s a great time to take another look at your working habits and the tools you use to get things done. Whether you’re looking for help in staying focused while you work from home, or you’re trying to juggle all your growing commitments [Read more…]
Do you feel like you’re compensating for the laziness of a co-worker? Does someone you work with always seem to be browsing TikTok instead of doing their job? Or do they always seem to be running personal errands or taking non work-related calls? If so, it’s likely to be affecting not only your workload but [Read more…]
During a job interview, you may well be asked some tough questions. Whilst specific interview questions vary widely between industries, there are several well-known examples that employers commonly use to learn more about you as a candidate. To ensure you don’t get caught off-guard, here’s our guide on how to answer them… What is [Read more…]
Are you constantly being distracted from your work by the irresistible urge to check your social media? Or do you struggle with the noise and interruptions that come from working in close quarters in a busy office (or at home)? Perhaps you’re just trying to do too much at once and need help focussing on [Read more…]
There’s no doubt that LinkedIn is a really powerful way to make connections and move on in your career. The company claims to have around 30 million UK members – meaning most of the workforce is on there – and in surveys about 7 out of 10 employers say they use it. But the [Read more…]
