More than half (58%) of tech professionals are planning to move jobs this year, the latest Salary & Recruiting Trends show. If you’re one of these professionals – whether it’s because you’re looking for a more senior role, a higher salary or a change of direction – then you might be thinking about updating your
Attracting and retaining top talent remains a priority for organisations wanting to stay competitive in a skills-short market. If you want to assess your current employee experience and identify where there’s room for improvement, reviewing your job application process is a great place to start. The application process is the first interaction a jobseeker has
In today’s globalised economy, the ability to speak multiple languages is more valuable than ever. To uncover increasing demand for multilingual professionals across various industries, researchers at City Lit have analysed the number of job advertisements which are looking for multilingual professionals. The research reveals that European languages are in high demand across multiple industries,
Career advice is typically based on conventional wisdom that often points to tried-and-true methods: networking, continuous learning, and seeking mentorship. While these strategies are undeniably effective, they can also be limiting if everyone is following the same playbook. To truly stand out and get ahead in your career, it’s worth considering some unconventional, even surprising, strategies.
As we expect to see a surge of graduates enter the workforce this Summer, a recent survey by Student Beans, a top student discount provider, found 21% of students are unsure if they will apply for jobs related to their field of study. Confidence is the biggest reason as around 30.1% admit they lack confidence in
As we start to see the emergence of green shoots in a post-pandemic environment, it is paramount that we equip our small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the resources they need to not only survive but thrive. SMEs are the bedrock of our economy, driving innovation, generating employment opportunities, and fostering local development. As the
More than a quarter of the UK’s workforce will change employers over the next six months, according to new research recently published. Randstad polled 12,000 people in the UK aged 18 to retirement age in January 2024. The research found that 27 per cent of workers plan to change jobs within the next six months —
The time between leaving university and landing your first graduate job will test your patience as well as your confidence. Not only is it tough looking for a job anyway – you’ll be competing with the millions of other graduates who are potentially looking at the same jobs as you at the same time. Finding a
New survey data from music licensing company PPL PRS reveals that although the majority of UK workers are confident at work, they still get wobbles sometimes. 49% of UK workers shared that they suffer from low confidence during performance reviews, even though 71% of those respondents feel confident other times. This PPL PRS survey asked
Adaptive workforces based on demand could help businesses save money and boost employee morale. It is no understatement that businesses across the UK have faced an extremely turbulent couple of years financially, having to deal with residual economic impacts left over from the pandemic, as well as more recent challenges – such as the cost