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Career

Articles and guides to help you on your career path – the professional journey, the skills development, and the achievement of personal and professional career goals. Advice on planning, goal setting, and ongoing self-improvement that reflect the evolving nature of work and today’s dynamic job market.

News

How long would you stay at a company without a promotion?

One third of Brits would stay in a company for more than five years without a promotion, according to new research.

News

One in four employees trapped in means to an end jobs

One in four Brits admit they feel trapped in means to an end jobs, with three quarters of the nation describing their work situation as a job rather than a career.

News

Expats most commonly relocate for better career opportunities

Career opportunities, better pay and benefits and improved lifestyle are the main drivers for expats looking to move abroad.

News

Majority of UK workers have hit a career slump, research finds

New research finds that 80.6 per cent of UK workers have experienced a career slump, with a further 32.5 per cent revealing this was down to lack of career progression.

News

A quarter of Brits left secondary school without any career advice

Less than one in ten Brits think the careers advice they received in school was impartial and helped them to make the right decision.

Office & home working

How businesses must flex to ease the return to work

Richard Morris discusses how employers can offer flexibility – in hours and working locations – to those returning from a career break.

Business Technology

Wage against the machine: how to future-proof your career

Existing robotic and artificial intelligence technologies are starting to eliminate a growing number of jobs, here is how you can future-proof your career.

News

We never bounce back from being unemployed, research shows

Losing a job creates a ‘new normal’ for our wellbeing that never goes back to pre-unemployment levels, a new international study reveals.

News

Revealed: What the nation thinks different professions earn

New research reveals that Brits are drastically unaware of the salaries of some professions, with some perceptions off by as much as 30 per cent.

News

Young people stick with their employer – miss out on big pay rises

Research reveals that millennials are staying with their managers for longer, instead of pursuing higher payed jobs elsewhere.

News

Quitting time: A third of Brits planning to hand in their notice

A third of Brits will take the plunge this January and hand in their notice to seek a better career, with bad bosses most to blame.

Advice

Making the transition from the corporate world to an SME

Insights on transitioning to a smaller business as well as advice to SMEs on making the most of new hires from the corporate world

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.