Against the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, 106 new businesses were created every hour across Britain in the first half of 2024, according to research by iwoca – one of Europe’s largest SME lenders. Analysis of Companies House data reveals that over 459,000 businesses were registered in Britain between January and June 2024, an increase of 6%
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
A recent careers day with primary school pupils highlighted the important part that tech is playing in the lives of young people and underscored the importance of introducing talk of future careers early on, helping children to explore the vast opportunities available to them in a rapidly evolving digital world. Conor Whelan, chief information officer
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
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.
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
A recent study by London Office Space has revealed the most sought-after job positions for graduates in the UK this year, with data analysis taking the top spot. The findings, based on average monthly Google searches and the availability of job listings, provide valuable insights for new graduates navigating the job market. TOP CAREERS FOR
Job seekers are advised to ask questions at the end of an interview to show interest in the opportunity. The challenge is that most candidates worry so much about what to ask that they can’t focus on the actual discussion happening right before them. To alleviate the anxiety, you should have a few questions ready
The lead-up to Christmas is an important time of the year for businesses to boost their profits, with 4.7 million adults intending to spend more than usual on Christmas presents this year. In light of this, small business credit card company, Capital on Tap, has shared expert tips to help small businesses make the most
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