August 18, 2021
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August 17, 2021
Security careers come in many forms, but all are rewarding and challenging
by Freddie Steele • Company news, Jobs, Workplace
Are you considering a change in career paths? One sector that you may wish to strongly consider is the security industry. Whether a retail store, office block, or nightlife venue, most businesses will usually require security personnel. Therefore, this is an industry where there is always demand for new staff. Working in security careers can be thrilling, challenging and rewarding. There should be no doubting the fact that every day offers something completely different. Choosing a job that suits you is no simple decision with several different security career paths that you can go down.
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August 16, 2021
Castaway workers have forgotten the art of small talk, getting dressed and colleagues’ names
by Neil Franklin • Flexible working, News, Working culture
A third of UK workers admit they’ve forgotten the password to their computer, office entrance or locker, one in five workers have forgotten a colleague’s name or called them by the wrong name and say their small talk skills have been impacted by working from home. Those are some of the findings of a new report from Michael Page into the effects of a year and a half of lockdown and workplace disruption. (more…)
August 16, 2021
Labour market confidence surges to nine year high, claims CIPD
by Neil Franklin • News, Workplace
Employers are indicating strong employment intentions for the third quarter of 2021, with confidence surpassing pre-pandemic levels to hit a nine year high. This is the key finding of the latest quarterly CIPD Labour Market Outlook (LMO) survey, involving more than 2,000 employers and covering all sectors of the economy. The survey claims that its net employment intentions figure, which measures the difference between the proportion of employers expecting to add jobs and those planning to cut them, has risen for the fourth consecutive quarter. The figure now sits at +32, up from +27 last quarter, marking the strongest employer intentions seen since tracking began in Winter 2012/13. (more…)
August 10, 2021
Almost half of young people feel the pandemic has harmed their long-term career prospects
by Jayne Smith • News, Working culture, Working lives
With A level results day marking a new cohort of young people entering the toughest labour market for a generation, the CIPD launches its One Million Chances campaign. (more…)
August 9, 2021
Over-55s feel full force of workplace ageism
by Jayne Smith • News, Working culture
More than two thirds (68 percent) of over-55s feel that the job market is closed to them, despite one in four wanting to work into their 80s, according to a study commissioned by 55/Redefined and ProAge. (more…)
July 26, 2021
Older workers at risk of being ‘thrown on the scrap heap’
by Jayne Smith • News, Working culture
In face of growing skills gaps in the UK – post pandemic and Brexit – City & Guilds Group is urging businesses to stop the silver talent drain from the workforce by investing in upskilling valuable older workers – or risk further productivity shortfalls during the recovery period. (more…)
July 19, 2021
British workers have picked up at least two new career driven rituals during lockdown
by Jayne Smith • News, Working lives
Additional time on people’s hands as a result of the pandemic has prompted the average British worker to pick up a range of good habits for their careers, according to a new study by Hitachi Capital Business Finance. (more…)
July 13, 2021
Purpose, responsible business and diversity key priorities for companies
by Jayne Smith • Business, News, Wellbeing, Working culture
Organisational purpose, responsible business practices and diversity are growing in importance at Board level and for HR teams, as employers make the connection between good environmental, societal and governance practices and business growth, according to survey findings from the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) and Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB). (more…)





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July 14, 2021
Time to get real on what companies need from their real estate
by Dotan Weiner • Comment, Property, Wellbeing, Workplace design