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Attracting Top Talent: The Role of Workplace Discounts in Modern Recruitment
In the race to attract and retain top talent, offering competitive salaries is no longer enough. Modern employees seek comprehensive benefits packages that cater to their financial, personal, and professional needs. Among these, workplace discounts have emerged as a powerful tool to enhance employee satisfaction and make companies stand out in a crowded job market. […]
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- 12/13/2024
Stop Wasting Hours on Your Resume: 3 Tweaks to Stand Out Quickly
Your resume is your first impression—and in today’s fast-paced hiring world, you don’t have much time to make it count. The good news? You don’t need to spend hours reworking it. By focusing on a few high-impact areas, you can create a resume that grabs attention and gets results. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making […]
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- 12/11/2024
Why You Should Choose Employees Who Work with DeWalt Tools
When it comes to hiring skilled professionals for construction, renovation, or any DIY projects, the tools they use play a significant role in their performance and the quality of work delivered. DeWalt UK, a well-respected brand in the power tools industry, is synonymous with reliability, durability, and innovation. Here are several reasons why you should […]
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- 10/22/2024
Outsourcing or Outstaffing? Key Differences Explained
New software projects often force businesses to make challenging decisions beyond their expertise. While some companies have dedicated IT teams that manage their software needs, maintaining such departments is a costly undertaking many simply cannot afford. Consequently, most businesses turn to one of two chief routes: Outsourcing: contracting an external team to handle the project […]
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- 10/15/2024
How to Handle Wrongful Termination: Legal Steps Employees Can Take
Experiencing wrongful termination can indeed prove to be a harrowing ordeal, although taking time to comprehend the rights you have and the actions that are legal in such situations can be helpful. Wrongful termination in the UK is where an employer disregards the specified terms of termination from employment as enlisted in the employee’s contract. […]
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- 10/11/2024
How to Launch a Successful Career in Digital Marketing: Tips for Job Seekers
In this modern day and age, one of the major strategies that businesses use when looking to advertise their products is digital marketing, especially through SEO and social media. The industry is projected to grow by a compound rate of 9% between 2020 and 2026 so there is a serious need for qualified personnel to […]
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- 10/11/2024
From Perks to Purpose: The Evolving Landscape of Employee Incentives
In recent years, the concept of employee incentives has undergone a significant transformation. Historically, companies have relied on traditional perks such as bonuses, healthcare benefits, and occasional office parties to motivate their employees. While these perks are still appreciated, the modern workforce is looking for something more meaningful. Employees today seek purpose and connection in […]
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- 10/9/2024
What’s New in Office Cleaning Technology [2024]
Office cleaning technology is advancing, and 2024 brings new solutions that make cleaning more efficient, eco-friendly, and effective. Innovations like smart cleaning systems, AI-driven tools, and sustainable practices are changing how offices are maintained. Automated devices, data-driven schedules, and green cleaning products are helping create healthier and more productive workplaces. Staying updated with these technologies […]
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- 10/8/2024
A Guide to Workplace Safety: Key Steps to Protecting Your Employees
Ensuring workplace safety is a top priority for any organisation, as it directly impacts employee wellbeing, productivity, and overall business success. By implementing comprehensive safety measures and creating a culture of safety awareness, employers can prevent accidents, reduce risks, and maintain a compliant work environment. One of the most essential tools in this process is […]
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- 10/2/2024
Reasons You Might Consider Moving For A Job
Moving for a job can be a daunting decision, especially when the thought of relocating brings uncertainties about new surroundings, leaving behind familiar people, and adjusting to a different routine. However, job relocation is often a valuable opportunity that can lead to significant career and personal growth. Embracing the possibility of moving for work can […]
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- 9/25/2024
Warwick University Careers Blog
UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Labour's 1.5m homes
Builders and developers say reforms are needed to recruit more tradespeople to build the homes being promised.
- 12/14/2024
Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims
Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue.
- 12/14/2024
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly for second month in a row
The economy had been expected to return to growth but it contracted by 0.1%.
- 12/13/2024
Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets
It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance.
- 12/13/2024
Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off
Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.
- 12/13/2024
'Train phone snatcher stole £21,000 from my bank apps'
Niall fell victim to theft while on a train and police data shows a rise in reports of these crimes.
- 12/13/2024
Woman awarded £36k over Christmas party harassment
A woman who works for the Human Rights Commission complained about "unwanted physical contact".
- 12/13/2024
Europe's economy falters as Trump presidency looms
The European economy is going to have a tough few years, if new forecasts are correct.
- 12/12/2024
Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation in Diary of CEO podcast
Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.
- 12/13/2024
Trump rings bell on record stock market - but will it last?
The US president-elect comes into office with a strong economy, but investors hope for more and current highs may be difficult to sustain.
- 12/13/2024
British trader found guilty of £1bn fraud
He was sentenced to 12 years in prison - the heaviest penalty ever for a Danish fraud case.
- 12/12/2024
Plans for new energy tariffs with no standing charges
Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator.
- 12/12/2024
Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?
As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.
- 12/13/2024
N Korea made millions from remote work scheme, US says
Fourteen North Koreans have been charged with fraud in the US over the long-running conspiracy
- 12/13/2024
Currys says price rises 'inevitable' after Budget
The retailer says it had not planned for the full impact of recent changes to tax and other government policy.
- 12/12/2024
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta donates $1m to Trump fund
It appears to be the latest attempt by the Meta boss to build a closer relationship with the incoming president.
- 12/12/2024
'My insurers say Storm Darragh was not a storm'
Dennis Iliffe's insurers say the winds that damaged his home were 2mph too slow for them to pay out.
- 12/12/2024
Star luxury property brokers charged with sex trafficking in US
The Alexander brothers are accused of drugging, assaulting and raping dozens of women over more than a decade.
- 12/12/2024
Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news
The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.
- 12/12/2024
'Dozens' being investigated over Post Office scandal
Criminal trials aren't expected to begin until 2027, almost 30 years after concerns were first raised.
- 12/11/2024
'I'm more confident' despite rise in US inflation
Progress stabilising prices in the US may be stalling, just as public opinion brightens.
- 12/11/2024
Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more
Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.
- 12/11/2024
Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages
Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.
- 12/11/2024
WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages
Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.
- 12/11/2024
Monthly rent soars by £270 since pandemic, says Zoopla
The cost of renting rose sharply after lockdown was lifted but the rate of increase is now slowing.
- 12/11/2024
The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones's Infowars rejected by judge
Judge Christopher Lopez ruled that an auction for Infowars did not result in the best bids possible.
- 12/11/2024
Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise
The charity is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services.
- 12/11/2024
Why 'digital twins' could speed up drug discovery
AI can create digital humans and digital organs that can be used in clinical trials.
- 12/13/2024
Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.
- 12/12/2024
What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?
Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.
- 12/10/2024
Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.
- 12/9/2024
Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?
- 12/6/2024
Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.
- 12/5/2024
Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?
Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.
- 12/2/2024
Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.
- 12/3/2024
Why are doctors wary of wearables?
Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.
- 12/2/2024
How vital is a company's CEO?
Boeing, Nike and Starbucks have changed their bosses, but how much difference can one person make?
- 11/28/2024
AI spurs 'revolution' for some visually impaired people
AI services that can describe pictures and scenes are helping the visually impaired.
- 11/26/2024
From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars
Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.
- 11/25/2024
'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar
The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?
- 11/23/2024
The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible
Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.
- 11/22/2024
How to take care of your mental health at university
University can be a life changing but challenging experience. How can you maintain good mental health during your studies?. Continue reading
- 12/4/2024
How to make career decisions, tips for first years
A degree will create so many career options, how do you make a decision? Continue reading
- 11/27/2024
Starting a career in digital content writing – what are your options?
If you’re a keen writer looking for how you can integrate your skills and passion into your job, this guide to starting a career in digital content writing is the perfect place to start. Continue reading
- 11/25/2024
How to align yourself to an employer in applications and interviews
How do you show a graduate employer that you meet their requirements? Continue reading
- 11/20/2024
No internship…what difference does it make?
Students often feel under pressure to secure an internship, but does it really matter if you haven't done one? Continue reading
- 11/13/2024
How to make yourself employable if you are an international student
Find out what you can do to increase your employability if you are an international student at Warwick Continue reading
- 11/6/2024
Should I do a PhD?
A PhD is an exciting option to research a topic you are passionate about. Is it the right option for you? Continue reading
- 10/30/2024
The TeamWork programme – helping you improve your professional experience
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to work across cultures and disciplines is more valuable than ever. Students who have completed Warwick’s TeamWork International Experience Programme share their reflections about how this has provided a unique opportunity to develop their transferable and soft skills whilst also boosting their professional experience. Continue reading
- 10/29/2024
Starting a career in digital marketing – what are your options?
The digital marketing industry uses the internet to promote their client's products and services. In this blog, digital marketer Phil McQuillan describes a variety of roles you could consider within this industry. Continue reading
- 10/23/2024
Master the STAR method: stand out in your job applications
How to use the STAR method to create effective job applications and ace your interviews. Continue reading
- 10/16/2024