The outbreak of COVID-19 is already having a huge effect on productivity, profitability and the overall UK economy. For those that are able to, working from home is becoming increasingly attractive, even amongst those who previously disregarded the idea as unfeasible. Under these conditions it’s recognized that giving employees the chance to work from home…
If you’ve seen The Wolf of Wall Street, you’ll have a good idea of where the inspiration for this advice article came from. The film revolves around a young stockbroker who enters the industry with absolutely nothing in his back pocket but the lining of his trousers. Fast forward half an hour, and he’s living…
The summer term, in it’s lovely sunny glory, is traditionally when secondary school students undertake work experience. However, compulsory work experience for English students at Key Stage 4 was axed in 2012, and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) are concerned. Some students have lost their first taste of the real world of work without…
Apprenticeships have evolved considerably, and are now embraced by people of all ages across all sectors. No longer the exclusive domain of the construction or manufacturing industries, apprenticeships are available in over 1,500 occupations, including hospitality, accountancy, and digital media. Even the British Intelligence Service offers apprenticeship training as part of their mission to protect…
A new study of 1,123 workers by Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has revealed that tiredness is affecting productivity at work. 66% of British workers said that tiredness had a negative impact on their ability to work which then affects overall productivity levels….
