A survey of executives from over 350 employers across 9 industries in 15 of the world’s largest economies came up with these predictionsA survey of executives from over 350 employers across 9 industries in 15 of the world’s largest economies came up with these predictions By 2020 employers will seek very different skill sets in…read more
To improve the UK’s poor productivity record, the government is urging employers to develop new apprenticeship standards. These apprenticeship standards will apply to a variety of industries including law, technology and management. When you think of an apprenticeship you may well presume it applies to manual jobs only, as this has been the most generic…read more
Try to understand the expectations your boss has and the goals you are trying to accomplish. All bosses are different and have their quirks and idiosyncrasies If you are ambitious and want to make your mark in the workplace, it always helps to make a great impression on the person in charge – the person…read more
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
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
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
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
