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What new jobs may arise from automation?

6th March 20196th March 2019 by Brianna Henderson

Many news outlets and publications are scaremongering its readers into believing that automation is bound to take your job. This is not true. The reality is, there will be new jobs for you. New jobs that require new skill sets, meaning current employees will be tasked with reskilling to fit these roles. Employers are focusing … Read More

5 Ways to De-stress after Work

6th March 201920th February 2019 by Brianna Henderson

Following on from last weeks blog post which identified the symptoms of stress, this week we’re looking at ways to de-stress. Often these posts can be quite cliched, but we’ll try our best to avoid that and provide you with some useful solutions!

Working Late? You May Be Stressed

13th February 201913th February 2019 by Brianna Henderson

Stress can affect anyone at any stage in their life. There are many factors that can contribute to rising stress levels, including work, relationships, financial worries, illness and many others. It is said that 3 in 4 Britons have been so stressed over the last year that they have been unable to cope, and young … Read More

Why We Value Meaningful Work

8th February 20198th February 2019 by Brianna Henderson

We spend a large amount of our time at work. You may work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week for 40 weeks a year, which is quite a large proportion of our lives. Naturally, we want to feel happy, comfortable and valued in the workplace, which means completing work that is meaningful to … Read More

Benefits of Work Experience

30th January 201930th January 2019 by Brianna Henderson

Are you unsure of what job you might enjoy? Do you need to increase your current level of experience? Work experience is an opportunity for you to discover your talents and find an area of interest. This can be in any industry. And, through a short period of unpaid employment, you can gain new and … Read More

The Power of Video Interviewing

23rd January 2019 by Brianna Henderson

The traditional application method of the CV is evolving. We’re seeing digital applications and new approaches to recruitment more than ever. Companies are using psychometric games to determine whether a candidate fits a role. Alongside the increase in gamification in technology, companies are using video systems to interview their candidates. It seems video interviews are … Read More

Millennials and Generation Z: What’s the Issue?

23rd January 201916th January 2019 by Brianna Henderson

Media outlets can be wrongly judgemental of millennials and generation Z, because the world they’re navigating is different to 50 years ago. Millennials are those born between 1981 and 1996, and generation Z are those born after 1997. Both generations have grown up with the rise of the internet. As a result, they have a different … Read More

Why You Might Need to Re- or Upskill

9th January 20199th January 2019 by Brianna Henderson

What is reskilling? Reskilling is the opportunity for an individual to change careers, to acquire a new skill set for future employment. Your current career might not be the perfect fit, this could be because of previous decision making, or being unsure of what you want to do. When I was at school leaving age, … Read More

The Rise of the Freelancer

5th December 201812th December 2018 by Brianna Henderson

Working freelance is a new form of employment and income, where individuals set their own agenda and working hours. It comes with many pros and cons, like most job roles. Since 2001 the number of freelancers in the UK has risen by 1.5 million, according to the Office of National Statistics. So, leaving tradition behind, the … Read More

Looking After Your Mental Health at Work

5th December 20185th December 2018 by Brianna Henderson

Our mental health is just as important as our physical health, considering 1 in 6 employees experience mental health problems, the government is implementing change into health policies in the workplace. The World Health Organisation defines mental health as “A state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with … Read More

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