Burnout—chronic workplace stress that leaves you exhausted and unable to function—has become a significant mental health concern, especially for younger generations. A survey for the Mental Health Foundation found that 74% of adults had felt so stressed they were overwhelmed or unable to cope, with high levels of stress particularly common among young people. With [Read more…]
Returning to study after years away from textbooks can be a game-changer for your career, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. As an older student, you might worry that you’ll feel out of place among all the 19-year-olds or that you won’t remember how to structure an essay. Concerns about fitting [Read more…]
Even before the financial challenges brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic – including furloughs, redundancies, and temporary pay cuts – millions of Britons were living pay cheque to pay cheque. Shockingly, one in five of us report having no savings to rely on in an emergency. The rising cost of living can make it challenging [Read more…]
Employers are increasingly scrutinizing the online lives of their staff and prospective hires, making your social media presence more important than ever. This trend involves sophisticated screening companies that meticulously analyse social media posts to flag potential issues that could embarrass the company. Beyond this, many employers also use social media to get an idea [Read more…]
Heading back to education can be the best decision you’ll ever make, opening up new career opportunities you never thought possible. But there’s no doubt that getting a new qualification while earning to pay the bills is a major challenge. To steer clear of burnout, you’ll want to make sure you don’t neglect self-care. So, [Read more…]
We all know that if you don’t ask, you don’t get. But when it comes to negotiating our salaries, too many of us lose our voices. Research shows that only about half of us try to persuade an employer to give us better pay when we’re finalising a new job offer. But failing to get [Read more…]
Remote working is now a permanent fixture in our professional landscape, whether it’s full-time WFH or a hybrid model blending office and home days. It means that the role of a good manager now often includes effectively leading team members who may not always be physically present. In this environment, many managers face challenges like [Read more…]
Many businesses went into survival mode for a few of years after the extraordinary upheaval of the Covid19 pandemic. And that had an impact on careers, with fighting fires and the slow move towards encouraging more WFH staff back into the office still taking priority over long-term planning and development in some areas. If you [Read more…]
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, upskilling is not just a bonus—it’s a necessity. Advancements in technology are not only increasing the need for new skills but also opening doors to exciting careers in emerging industries. Lifelong learning is endorsed by health experts like the Mental Health Foundation and the NHS, highlighting its benefits for [Read more…]
One unfortunate fact of life is that the more you succeed in your career, the more likely you are to bring your work home – and all the stresses that come with it. A University of Toronto study (download the PDF here) found that professionals “with more authority, decision-making latitude, pressure, and longer hours” were [Read more…]