Are you re-evaluating your career?
Working in the gig economy is one of many options for making a change
New workplace normal gradually taking shape
Hybrid working is an attempt to strike a balance and retain flexibility but brings its own complexities
Swimming through the employee shape alphabet soup
From X-men to M people, there are many letters used to define different specialist manager skills. Which style is in demand now?
High value and highly rewarding careers in manufacturing
Access to skilled labour is a key priority for the manufacturing sector in the year ahead
ESG opportunities set to open up as corporates transition from targets to action
Corporate responses to sustainability issues are becoming increasingly important to talent acquisition and retention strategies
Multiple choice for career changers in hospitality
Competition for talent is driving improvements in employment offers
How workplace wellbeing is playing a leading role in corporate culture
Often inexpensive to provide, wellbeing initiatives cover leadership, mental and physical health, financial prosperity and absence management
Ask not what the company can do for you but what you can do for the company
How to prepare for – and ace – job interviews. Read on for all the expert advice you need
Working abroad: dream job or sobering reality?
Decamping for sunnier climes may sound attractive but before packing your bags consider tax, pension, healthcare and social welfare implications
Digitalisation won’t add competitive advantage without strategic alignment
Customer need, user experience and cost effectiveness must be centre stage to future-proof digitalisation efforts, experts say
For the benefit of worker satisfaction: It all adds up
Employee benefits have changed. Here’s what you need to know, writes Barry McCall
Going public: Pushing for careers with a sense of purpose
The public sector still offers great careers with excellent benefits. What’s on offer, and how do you go about getting one of those jobs, asks Jillian Godsil
The regions offer a better work-life balance to many
Look beyond the Pale. There’s a whole new world of community, easier commutes and more affordable housing options
The tech downturn: meltdown or hiccup?
Recent layoffs could be the precursor to a decline or part of a continuing growth story
Careers you can count on in financial services
Advances in technological redefining roles in financial services sector
Retail careers are booming, with opportunities at all levels
Increased footfall has seen a surge in hiring across the sector
How to ensure your CV is top of the pile
How do you make your CV and application stand out? A common mistake is to list your current responsibilities - it’s much better to bring them to life
Staying ahead of the career competition
Some occupations are expected to be heavily impacted by technological advances. So how do you keep up and future-proof your career?
When is it too late to change careers?
Answer: It’s never too late. But what should people contemplating a late-stage career change do to enhance their prospects of a successful move, asks Jillian Godsil
An overview of the labour market for the next 12 months
The landscape has changed but there is no letting up in the battle for talent
Minority Report: Are job-hunters being gamed by artificial intelligence?
AI is used by recruiters and HR professionals when searching for candidates, or for screening, assessing and even interviewing them
How gender pay gap reporting legislation will impact the workforce
Gender pay gap reporting is now law, mandating large companies to report on their performance. How will this legislation impact upon business, talent attraction – and the gap itself?
Opportunities aplenty in the life sciences sector
Innovations in the industry will see more roles open up in data analytics, artificial intelligence, clinical and regulatory affairs and project management
Building up employment in the construction sector
There is a shortage of quantity surveyors, civil engineers, construction project managers, plumbers, carpenters and electricians
The younger the workforce, the greater the search for organisational purpose
Many employers keen to promote their environmental, social and governance activities
New age of enlightenment calls for strong inclusion policies
Equality and diversity is key to attracting new talent
Healthy demand for healthcare staff
Over 5,000 employment permits were issued to people in the health sector in 2021, the highest in any sector
Management must focus on employee wellbeing if it wants to win talent war
Staff can tell if a firm is authentic or merely paying lip service to wellness culture
Dealing with Covid uncertainty
Some have thrived with remote working; others have struggled with boundaries
What courses should you consider in 2022?
There are many options for people who want to invest in their education
Demand for ESG jobs expected to hit record high next year
Environment, social and governance key as firms face ‘more scrutiny than ever’
How Bon Secours aims to create inclusive environment for its staff
Hospital chief executive talks about catering to needs of as many as 25 nationalities
There is still demand for office space but what we want has changed
Pandemic has led to a move towards hybrid working and a redesign of the workplace
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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