How Construction Careers Are Evolving for the Next Generation

Young people entering construction today are joining an industry that is evolving quickly. While practical trade skills remain at the centre of construction, younger workers…

Supporting Success: A Complete Guide To Hiring & Developing An Apprentice​

As another school year ends, many young people will be finishing their secondary school education and pondering their next move. For some, this may lead…

Construction Colleges: A Study on The Future Of The Industry

The percentage spread of women enrolling onto trade courses at some of the UK’s largest colleges is increasing, new research has found. Builder’s merchant and…

The Beauty and Benefits of Gig Economy Jobs 

Recent statistics from StandOut CV have estimated that around 1.7 million workers make up the UK gig economy workforce, with 89.7% of gig workers stating…

Evaluating Sustainability: A Forward-Thinking Imperative for the Modern Workplace

Sustainability is an ever-evolving discourse in the corporate landscape, especially with the UK government’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The stakes are…

The UK’s Most In-Demand IT Roles of 2024

The job market is ever-evolving, with new job roles being created every day and career popularity shifting sectors – one sector which is popular for…

Adjusting To Uni Life in The UK as An International Student

Moving to the UK from a different country can be a significant change, especially if you are a student who has never lived outside of…

Early development programmes vital for data centre skills shortage

In the current digital landscape, the demand for professionals is rapidly increasing while the skills gap is also widening. It’s not just in the data…

The Must-Have Apps for University Students in the UK

Apps are a great way for university students to stay informed, save money, navigate their new city, or simply stay in touch with family, friends,…

A Welder’s Guide on Workplace Safety: How to Embrace New and Current Regulations

In the UK alone, there are 1.8 million people who suffer from a work-related illness, with 914,000 employees experiencing work-related stress, anxiety, or even depression.…

How to Protect Your Data With Cyber Security Training

The digital world we live in brings an inevitable outcome of cyber-attacks posing a threat to many businesses, regardless of size or sector. The complexity…

Unlocking Financial Success: Most Lucrative Part-Time Student Jobs

Amidst the cost-of-living crisis, higher education students are increasingly seeking ways to support their exciting university life with additional income. According to the National Student…

Why Leeds Is Your Perfect University City

Recognised as one of the top-five university cities in the UK for student experience, Leeds is a great, exciting place for youngsters to make the…

Business Best Practices: Why You Should Invest in Digital Transformation

The term “digital transformation” doesn’t just mean one thing. In fact, it can be interpreted and put into practice in many different ways depending on…

How to talk to your parents about your uni choices

Choosing to move away to university and picking a subject to study is an exciting and scary time. And with the UCAS deadline coming up,…

Amplifying the voices of female farmers: Building a more equitable future for agriculture

The stereotypical farmer overlooks the vast spectrum of roles and skills encompassed by farming, leaving female contributions invisible. While globally, women make up about 43%…

Why Continuous Feedback is Key to Creating a People-Centric Company

60% of employees have recently reported wanting to receive regular feedback from within the organisation, indicating the importance of a company making it part of…

Women in STEM: Who are the female role models who have paved the way for girls today?

Women are gradually making in-roads into STEM. In this article we celebrate the female role models who have led the way. Whether it is vaccine…

Creating a Welcoming Environment: How to Make an International Flatmate Feel at Home at University

University life often brings together students from various parts of the world. Data shows that, during the 2021/22 academic year, there were about 680,000 international…

Diverse Directors: Insight into the Benefits of Workplace Diversity

The percentage of seats filled by ethnically diverse directors has risen to 22%. When it comes to gender balance, it has been found that 54% of…

How the Skills Gap in Welding Can Be Solved with Gender Inclusivity

The most recent Construction Skills Network (CSN) report forecasts that the construction industry may need an additional 225,000 workers by 2027. Welding alone faces a…

5 Things Your Business Needs to Consider to Improve Staff Retention

According to data, the employment rate for people aged 16-64 was down to 75.7% in the last quarter. As employment levels dip, it is important…

A Fresher’s Manual: Tips on Your First Year at University

The first year at university comes with a wide range of experiences, challenges, and opportunities. Yes, it’s only normal to feel a tad tense at…

The Best Part-Time Jobs to Have at University

55% of university students in the UK have a paid part-time job, working 13.5 hours per week on average. As monthly bills and weekly food…

How Recruiting Younger Talent May Make the Most of Better Technology

With a recent study showing that kids are more tech savvy at 12 than their parents, it therefore makes sense that a younger workforce will…

Why Business Leaders Must Invest in Workplace Wellbeing

With 79% of people in the UK saying they have experienced workplace stress of some kind; employee wellbeing has never been more important. As well…

Why Business Leaders Must Invest in Workplace Wellbeing

With 79% of people in the UK saying they have experienced workplace stress of some kind; employee wellbeing has never been more important. As well…

Tips for Businesses Struggling with Skills Shortages

The skills shortage remains a familiar problem for UK employers, hurting both productivity and profit. The latest data shows a lagging British economy which has not yet…

Breaking Down Stereotypes: Why Apprenticeships Are Good For Your Business

According to GOV.uk, total UK apprenticeship participation is 740,000 for 2021/22, forming a sizeable chunk of the UK workforce. Despite making a significant contribution to…

How the Oil & Gas Sector Can Manage Employee Welfare

As well as dealing with increasing scrutiny regarding their impact on the environment, the nature of the Oil & Gas sector means that employee welfare…

CAV System Addresses Skills Shortage with Apprenticeships and Workforce Development

Leading engineering company CAV Systems says skills development and tackling the industry-wide skills shortage will be a major focus for 2023 and beyond. The Consett,…

Generation Sustainability: How Gen Z is Influencing Green Business Operations

The UK has become more environmentally conscious in recent years. In fact, the global pandemic encouraged people to become more sustainable, and 36 per cent of consumers report supporting companies that…

<strong>Construction: How To Attract Top-Tier Talent Despite A Skills Shortage</strong>

Recent years have seen much strain on the UK’s construction industry, but it has bounced back quickly and in 2022 reached pre-pandemic levels of output.…

<strong>The Implementation of Robotics within British Manufacturing</strong>

Technology is rapidly evolving every day and significantly impacted the working world we live. Automation innovations are becoming a popular key topic within multiple industries…

<strong>Why Working From Home Doesn’t Have to Mean A Full-Time in Your Bedroom</strong>

The rise of working from home has been less of gentle integration and more of an unprecedented boom. A study from the Office of National…

This is What You Need to do to Retain Your Employees

According to new research by the CIPD Good Work Index, over 6.5 million people in the UK are considering leaving their jobs in the next…

The Challenging Role of a Woman Working in the Construction Industry

It’s no secret that the construction industry is male dominated, with a staggering 99% of on-site construction workers throughout the UK being male,  …