Alistair McQueen, who runs savings and retirement at Aviva, apparently thinks that an extended working life should be supported and celebrated. McQueen thinks we should ditch our old-fashioned belief that you should learn things when young There can be few HR departments or recruitment consultancies in which the regular Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)…read more
The interview process is almost always a daunting experience, especially when the stakes are high, so how can you prepare to wow your potential employers? No matter how right you know you are for the job, the dreaded interview is the hurdle that you have to fly over with grace in order to secure that…read more
Almost 17 per cent of staff under the age of 55 are unhappy or dissatisfied at work Research showed that the older generations are more heavily influenced by stress in the workplace A new study by Happiness Works has revealed that the age of discontent for employees is around 35. Research has shown that this…read more
Stress is often referred to as the silent killer, mainly because the symptoms creep up on you without you realising How often do you take a meaningful break at work? We all experience periods of time in our personal and professional lives that are busier than others -perhaps a series of key deadlines at work,…read more
1. Fudging the format It’s a cliché so yawnsome I can hardly bring myself to write it, but first impressions count – and they count as much for your CV as for your face. In an ideal world, employers would have the time to carefully read through and consider every single CV they receive –…read more
Hawaii state Representative Chris Lee has introduced universal income legislation The legislation could guarantee income to people whose jobs may be replaced by machines Hawaii Legal Officials have voted to explore the idea of a universal basic income to guarantee wages to servers, cooks and cleaners whose jobs may be replaced by machines, with the…read more
Recruiters looking to fill this gap are experimenting with a number of options Sponsorship Licences are looking to be a saviour for those looking for talent in the EU in 2019 Free movement of labour is set to end come 2019 as the conservatives drawn a line in the sand on matters of immigration. This…read more
In 2015, the Millennials surpassed Generation X to become the largest generation in the workforce. That doesn’t come as a surprise. We always knew that the Generation X would be replaced with a new, more vibrant flow of workers. The question is: are businesses truly prepared for this new trend? How exactly do you attract…read more
5 TOP HR TIPS FOR GROWING SMES As a small company grows the Human Resources aspect of the business becomes a vital aspect of development and success. Recruitment, training, development and compliance with the law should not be underestimated. A well thought out HR policy can be the difference between building a great team or…read more
More than one in three UK employees say they are working with anxiety, depression or stress, according to research. The study by consultancy PwC has suggested that 34% of the UK workforce may have a health and wellbeing issue, with the most common being anxiety, depression and stress. The survey of 2,000 workers across the…read more
