"Want New Job." On a bad day, anyone might grumpily grunt these words. Whether it's a fleeting thought borne of frustration or a genuine resolution and need for change, that's the real question.You might occasionally browse job listings in a casual way, hoping for something that really grabs you. But do you ever take a step back
Does it mean anything for me? In the aftermath of a UK government Budget announcement, everyone rushes to pick over the details and find out the implications. And there’s usually a lot to chew over. Much is open to interpretation and argument, but here’s the Atlantic Resource attempt to shine some light.So what did the
Redundancy is an unpleasant business, but unfortunately it can be necessary. It’s also often a simple solution to difficult financial problems. Cut the workforce, cut costs.But there are many different ways of carrying out redundancies. Whether it’s simply a matter of getting rid of one bad egg, or if you’re handling the livelihood of hundreds
This week everyone seems to be talking about whether the UK should leave the European Union. What are the implications for jobs and the economy as a whole?It’s a key point in the thinking of many, although not the only consideration. But as a recruitment agency, this is the angle that most concerns us at
Broken recruitment processes are being blamed for leaving young people with low self-esteem and a negative impression of their chosen industries.This is according to a joint report from Business in the Community (BITC) and City and Guilds Group.Whose fault is that? You might take a hard line and suggest they should toughen up. The world
A good education is important. Children should begin to learn from an early age the importance of knowledge, skills and experiences, as well as their practical application in the real world. As a rule, everyone respects this. But working life amounts to much more than the handful of letters or numbers that represent exam grades.A
Young people are often patronised in the world of work. It’s long been the case that a lack of experience is perceived as a bad thing, rather than a good thing, and that’s likely to continue. Much is about perception of course, and challenging traditional ideas.But there are plenty of reasons to suggest that today
Not wanting to head to work might not be an uncommon issue, but when it starts happening a little too regularly you might begin to think. The next stage is deciding whether to stop moaning and actually do something about it, or start to think more constructively.Do you know for certain that you’d be happier
It’s that time of year again. Thousands of new graduates and many people in Cardiff and right across the UK will be facing up to the realities of employment, work, jobs, money.While an organised fraction of these people will have positions or placements lined up, for others it can be a nervous, anxious time full
We all know that the world of work is as competitive as ever, despite the latest unemployment figures showing a seven year UK low. It never means that getting a job is easy. For this reason, if you’re a job seeker, it’s worth job spending a little time thinking about the reasons why you, yes
