The freelancing market is more in demand than ever. Reportedly, US freelancers contribute about $1.3T to the United States economy each year. That’s how profitable freelancing is, and it’s going to be bigger in the coming years, with more people drifting toward it.
26.08.2023
It’s been a worrying time for tech workers. Global layoffs have affected hundreds of thousands of jobs all across the sector, and in the UK, VC funding has plummeted.
22.08.2023
High employee turnover is a sure sign that something is wrong with your business. While folks jump ship for all manner of reasons, a flurry of resignations indicates that folks are overworked, underpaid, or a combination of both.
11.08.2023
The pandemic-led shift to remote working for office workers happened in the blink of an eye, and immediately, workers started to reap the benefits. A newly flexible schedule, zero commute and the cost-savings that came with a reduction in take out coffee and pricey lunchtime salads were all welcomed.
08.08.2023
The transition from student life to a professional environment can be a bewildering journey for recent graduates. They are suddenly immersed in a world where expectations are markedly different, the stakes are higher, and the rules of engagement are complex.
07.08.2023
When it comes to building a sense of belonging within your organisation, it’s important to know who you’re building it for. Today’s businesses have the potential to recruit from a huge range of mindsets, so the sooner they ditch the one-size-fits-all approach, the better.
03.08.2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been regarded as a powerful force in the quest for improved productivity and efficiency in various industries. From automated processes to predictive analytics, AI has demonstrated its ability to revolutionise how we work and operate.
27.07.2023
There’s so much to love about remote and hybrid working: from productivity to cost-savings, the interpersonal issues that can arise in the office are also mitigated. Along with the time you get back from not having to commute, you also neatly sidestep that nosy co-worker who is hell-bent on finding out your intimate personal details.
25.07.2023
Attending the recent London Tech Week, two things struck me. Firstly, was just how prevalent tech startups and scale-ups are now. These companies are everywhere and nearly all of them are based around technology, with it absolutely fundamental to their propositions.
24.07.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sam Franklin, CEO and cofounder of Otta making the search for a job exciting, not stressful, and the importance of curation, value, purpose, and salary transparency.
20.07.2023
Everyone has a sense of humour. Some people just aren’t funny, surely? But I’m not talking about telling jokes - rather those impromptu moments, where we share our human frailty or laugh at life’s absurdities or see another perspective. Laughing with people is an ancient way to connect.
17.07.2023
The news has been filled with big tech layoff news for the past 18 months or so. Dire report after dire report has announced yet another headcount cull, and the numbers are truly startling: Amazon has let 27,000 people go, Meta 21,000, Google has shed 12,000 jobs, and Microsoft has cut 10,000 jobs.
11.07.2023
Assembling an effective leadership team can feel like an exercise in managing paradoxes. To be deemed suitable for the leadership team, individuals need to be ambitious, highly confident, and strong individual performers.
10.07.2023
The freelance revolution is transforming the way professionals work, offering unprecedented independence and flexibility. In the UK alone, freelancers now account for a remarkable 15% of the workforce, signifying a significant shift in the traditional employment landscape.
05.07.2023