We’re likely yet to learn more about the impact of the pandemic years on individuals in many ways, including as workers. Recent research has revealed that there’s already a notable difference in how younger workers do things. Most specifically, fuelled by remote and hybrid working, they are turning to friends for work-related advice over their line managers and even colleagues.
Ever wondered why others hop up the career ladder like a happy little frog, despite others holding a better-on-paper clutch of qualifications?
Whether you are for the monarchy or a republican in principle, every one of us in the UK is living through a momentous moment in history, since the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. For everyone of working age, the Queen has been the constant backdrop of our lives. Her death and the proclamation […]
As I am heading off to the House of Commons early next week to discuss the skills shortages faced by businesses and how these impact the UK economy, the latest Report on Jobs from the REC is particularly revealing. Talking with ministers about how to create a sustainable labour market is essential as part of […]
The four day working week has already been gaining an overseas following for a while. In one New Zealand trial, it was revealed that 78% of employers who implemented a four-day working week have found their employees to be less stressed. Recently, a four day working week trial has begun in the UK and covers […]
Economic uncertainty is starting to impact recruitment data with the slowest increases in permanent placements for 17 months. Bear in mind this is on the back of unsustainable growth following the pandemic bounce back. As such, it’s not a bleak picture and the broadly positive trends we’ve seen continue, with good opportunities for candidates. As […]
Going to an interview can be nerve-wracking. One sure fire way to manage those nerves is to prepare for an interview as much as you can. There will be questions you can’t predict, when you will need to answer on the hoof, but one commonly asked question that you can prepare for is “what are […]
At the halfway mark for the year, 2022 is a picture of uncertainty which is, of course, fuelling an extremely tight labour market.
When it comes to the gap between what employees are looking for and what employers actually provide, does it really matter? The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ on both sides, for both employee’s wellbeing and career growth, as well as for the employer’s productivity and the bottom line. Yet recent research in the 2022 Tivian […]
The news on the ground remains that it is an excellent time to be looking for a job with vacancies continuing to rise month on month. It’s a tougher picture for employers. They need to work closely with expert recruitment businesses to find the right candidates in a time of record low unemployment and high […]
