Supporting your team’s emotional wellbeing
Do you feel committed to supporting your employees’ emotional wellbeing and, if so, how are you going about this? Research has found that most employers (88%) believe they have a ‘duty of care’ to their employees’ mental wellness. The survey of HR leaders has also uncovered a number of popular ways in which employers can… Read More
Inappropriate salary discussions
Are you having inappropriate salary discussions with recruiters and employers? Or rather, are recruiters and employers having inappropriate salary conversations with you? One salary-related tweet has generated a big reaction. Someone attempted to headhunt a tech professional for a role with a salary that’s £25,000 below her current rate. The reason? Apparently the company could… Read More
Coping with job search setbacks
What to do when you encounter job search setbacks… While it would be wonderful if everyone had a smooth job search experience, some disappointments are likely. It could be anything from finding out that a position has already closed to not being selected for an interview. However, if you’re mentally prepared for such happenings, it’s… Read More
Staff over tech for high growth companies
It’s all a question of staff over tech, according to high growth small businesses in the UK… Before we get into the stats, it’s important to understand the value of high growth small businesses. These are the companies that: Account for only 2.9% of UK businesses, yet contribute to 84% of ‘net employment growth’ (employing… Read More
The most motivated age
When do employees reach their most motivated age? And what’s wrong with these sorts of findings? The Independent’s latest careers news headline caught our eye. It states that ‘people are most driven aged 33.’ The article, based on research by Bupa Health Clinics, suggests that this is the age when people are likely to be… Read More
The worst day of the week?
What’s the worst day of the working week…and which professionals are most likely to suffer from Sunday night fear? Mondays have long earned a reputation for being the least popular day. After all, it’s the day that most people are grappling with all of the firsts of the working week. Commutes, refilled inboxes, and task lists… Read More
Recruitment challenges for employers
Exploring the primary recruitment challenges that employers are facing right now… 1 in every 4 employers is struggling to recruit the talent they need, which means the talent shortage is now at its worst level since 2008 (according to a Manpower survey). The challenge appears even greater for large companies, with 51% of those employing… Read More
Job searching from work?
Are you guilty of job searching from work? How some employees are being caught out, plus the impact this can have… It’s long been a problem in offices throughout the UK. Some employees are so keen to get going with their job searches (or so dissatisfied with their current roles!) that they’re hunting from work…. Read More
New year, new career? Career change advice.
Is 2020 your year for an entirely new career? Advice for anyone looking to make a change of direction… This post marks the last in our January special – completing our series of 8 features (plus an extra LinkedIn post!) designed to inspire and support your 2020 career goals. You’ll find all the links to… Read More
How to prep for each job search phase
How to mentally prepare for each job search phase… As we enter the last week of the month (which also brings the final posts in our special January series), it’s time to prepare for each phase of your job search. Today’s advice comes from Kourtney Whitehead, via Forbes. Most career advice articles largely focus on… Read More