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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
Fresh Start, Strong Impression: CVs for Inexperienced Job Seekers

Creating a CV can seem daunting, particularly for those with limited work experience. This inexperience may lead to uncertainty about what to include and how to convey skills effectively. However, it is crucial to recognise that first impressions hold significant weight in the job application process. A well-crafted CV not only highlights your potential but […]

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  • 9/24/2024
How to Write a Resume That Stands Out

The job market is highly competitive right now, so having a good resume that stands out is a must. With so many people competing for the same jobs, it’s normal to wonder how others get noticed. Maybe you’ve even heard stories of friends landing great jobs because their resumes caught someone’s eye.  The truth? It’s […]

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  • 9/24/2024
Handling Regional Sales Tax: A Local Accounting Approach

Navigating regional sales tax can be challenging for many businesses, especially when managing different tax rates, exemptions, and compliance regulations. Understanding how to handle these taxes efficiently is critical to running a smooth operation, particularly for small businesses. In this blog post, we’ll break down the essentials of handling regional sales tax using a local […]

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  • 9/18/2024
How Effective Procurement Training Can Boost Your Company’s Bottom Line

Procurement is no longer the administrative function of purchase-order processing of yesteryears. Often relegated to an ancillary function of the main enterprise business, procurement can be complex and a linchpin to an organisation’s success, affecting the enterprise’s bottom line. In a challenging economy, the role and value of skilled procurement can’t be underplayed. This article […]

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  • 8/29/2024
Why Digital Ad Networks Are Essential for Multi-Platform Campaigns

When it comes to marketing in the digital era, one of the biggest challenges is reaching your audience where they are. The problem? They’re everywhere. People are on social media, news websites, video platforms, apps, and everywhere else you can imagine. And that’s where digital ad networks come in to save the day. They’re not […]

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  • 8/22/2024
How Aptitude Assessments Can Identify High-Potential Employees

Finding the right talent is one of the most essential factors of success for any organisation. But how can organisations make sure that they are hiring people that can do their best and help their companies in the growth years down the line? The answer lies in aptitude assessments. Aptitude assessments give an the idea […]

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  • 8/15/2024
5 Steps To Take In A Business After Getting The Management Job

Stepping into a management role is both an exciting and challenging transition. With new responsibilities and expectations, it’s crucial to establish yourself effectively from the outset. Here are five steps to take after securing a management job to ensure you start on the right foot and lead your team to success. 1. Understand the Company’s […]

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  • 7/24/2024
Dan Doyle Pleasantville On Enhancing Your Career with Skills from Wildlife Photography

Have you ever wondered how capturing the majestic flight of an eagle or the playful antics of a family of otters could transform your career? Wildlife photography isn’t just about snapping pictures of animals in their natural habitats; it’s a thrilling, immersive experience that hones a unique set of skills highly relevant to job seekers […]

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  • 6/26/2024
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‘Perfect storm’ blocking thousands of desperately needed social homes

Housebuilders say they have thousands of social homes ready to be built but no customers to buy them.

  • 10/7/2024
'Rightmove is my porn' - the addiction to online property search

Why are we so obsessed with looking at houses for sale online?

  • 10/5/2024
Unholy row over plan to open island supermarket on Sundays

Tesco has started consultations about opening seven days a week on the Isle of Lewis.

  • 10/6/2024
Will NI get new electricity link from Scotland?

A decision on a new electricity link between Scotland and NI is expected later this month.

  • 10/6/2024
Ex-cabinet secretary says £200,000 job is underpaid

Lord O'Donnell tells the BBC the "incredibly demanding job" should have a higher salary.

  • 10/6/2024
Firms urge mayor to rethink congestion charge plan

Ocado and the AA are among those to sign a letter, calling for the exemption to be kept for electric vans.

  • 10/6/2024
Can selling off homes for $1 solve urban blight?

Baltimore is allowing people to buy homes for next to nothing to try to improve neighbourhoods.

  • 10/6/2024
How worried should I be about rising oil prices?

As the conflict across the Middle East widens, rising oil prices are being closely watched.

  • 10/4/2024
Ex-Harrods exec: I lost my job due to Al Fayed

Nigel Blow claims that Fenwick withdrew offer to become chief executive due to his time at Harrods

  • 10/4/2024
Builders' £2.5bn merger backed after monopoly probe

The housebuilding giants' plan gets the go-ahead after a competition probe into two homes projects.

  • 10/4/2024
Surprise surge in new US jobs in September

The jump in hiring will ease fears of a downturn but raises questions over the path for interest rates.

  • 10/4/2024
A 'painful' Autumn statement and a 'bright' Irish budget

With Ireland announcing a "hopeful" budget, the contrast with the looming UK budget is stark.

  • 10/5/2024
'Botched insulation means mushrooms grow on my walls'

MPs and Citizens Advice urge the government to address regulation of the sector.

  • 10/3/2024
EU hits China with big taxes in electric car sales battle

The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.

  • 10/4/2024
Rachel Reeves signals plan to spend more on big projects

The UK will prioritise and increase investment in major projects in the Budget, Rachel Reeves says.

  • 10/4/2024
Meta must limit data for personalised ads - EU court

Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation.

  • 10/4/2024
Mike Lynch drowned onboard Sicily yacht - inquest

The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.

  • 10/4/2024
Mystery surrounds Musk interview with US regulators

Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now there is mystery over whether he attended yesterday's hearing

  • 10/4/2024
US dockworkers suspend ports strike until January

The walkout threatened to plunge the holiday shopping season into turmoil and become an issue in next month's presidential election.

  • 10/4/2024
Faisal Islam: Oil price rise comes at a critical point

Any extended rise raises the possibility of higher petrol prices and gas and electricity bills.

  • 10/3/2024
Interest rates could fall more quickly, Bank chief hints

Governor Andrew Bailey hints that borrowing costs could come down faster if inflation stays in line.

  • 10/3/2024
Banks to put four-day hold on suspicious payments

Rules allowing banks to delay payments to investigate fraud will come into force at the end of October.

  • 10/3/2024
Postmaster jailed for wife's murder seeks appeal

Lawyers for Robin Garbutt argue the Post Office Inquiry has shed new light on his case.

  • 10/2/2024
Water firms 'failing to address customer concerns'

The Consumer Council for Water says it has handled 7,977 complaints in the past year.

  • 10/3/2024
Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow

The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans.

  • 10/3/2024
OpenAI value surges to $157bn in funding deal

The deal makes the ChatGPT-maker one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.

  • 10/2/2024
Dairy industry struggling to recruit next generation

A recruitment drive has been launched at the annual Dairy Show in Somerset.

  • 10/3/2024
Should you tip even if the service wasn't worth it?

There are no set rules when it comes to tipping but here's what hospitality staff, customers and experts have to say.

  • 10/4/2024
Airlines look to cut time spent on the tarmac

Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports.

  • 10/3/2024
As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy?

Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.

  • 10/3/2024
The fierce battle over the 'Holy Grail' of shipwrecks

Colombia and a US firm are fighting over a shipwreck in the Caribbean Sea that could be worth $18bn.

  • 10/2/2024
The man behind Japan's $170bn bid to prop up the yen

Masato Kanda unleashed an estimated 25 trillion yen to support the currency when it slumped against the dollar.

  • 10/2/2024
Worker shortage hampers datacentre boom

Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.

  • 9/30/2024
Does Chinese investment benefit or damage Ireland?

Ireland is home to 40 Chinese firms, which some critics say harms the country's reputation.

  • 9/29/2024
When to recline and how to share armrests: Rules for avoiding a mid-flight row

Experts share their top tips for staying out of our fellow travellers' bad books.

  • 9/28/2024
As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy?

Plans announced by officials sparked a stock market rally but economists are unsure it is enough.

  • 10/3/2024
Xi Jinping is worried about the economy - what do Chinese people think?

Two new pieces of research offer a rare glimpse into how Chinese people feel about their future.

  • 9/30/2024
How pen and paper comes to the rescue in an IT crisis

Firms are advised to practise operating with pens and paper in case of a computer meltdown.

  • 9/26/2024
Australia's lithium mining boom hit by sagging prices

Some producers have halted operations, while others are increasing production, hopeful of an upturn.

  • 9/25/2024
Crypto world hoping for Trump election win

Crypto currency firms are waiting to see how November's vote will impact upon them.

  • 9/24/2024
Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.

  • 9/23/2024
Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console?

Concert tickets have spiralled in recent years. Here, BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage unpacks exactly what's behind it - and it's not just greed.

  • 9/23/2024
Would you let AI plan your next holiday?

Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?

  • 9/19/2024
What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?

It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.

  • 9/18/2024
Why hundreds of Samsung workers are protesting in India

About 1500 workers in Tamil Nadu state have been striking work for the past 11 days.

  • 9/19/2024
Welcome to Warwick. How Student Opportunity can help you.

Learn more about the variety of services that can help you develop skills, gain experience and choose a career Continue reading

  • 10/2/2024
How to make the most of your summer vacation

The summer break is a chance for a well deserved break from your studies. but it could also be a valuable opportunity to boost your employability skills Continue reading

  • 6/18/2024
How to find work in the creative industries

The creative industries are often perceived as a very competitive sector. What can you do to make it work for you? Continue reading

  • 6/11/2024
What is a case study interview?

Widely used in the consulting industry, case studies are an opportunity to demonstrate your analytical and problem solving skills. Find out how to prepare and be successful. Continue reading

  • 6/4/2024
How to conquer the interview jitters

Virtually every candidate feels anxious at an interview. What can you do to control your nerves? Continue reading

  • 5/28/2024
How to answer ‘tell me about your greatest achievement’

A very common interview question. 'Telling your story' will help you to answer it confidently. Continue reading

  • 5/21/2024
No career idea? No problem.

Feeling overwhelmed by career options? Not sure what to choose? Why not try 'chaos theory' Continue reading

  • 5/14/2024
Finding your work life balance

Duvet days...dress down Fridays...flexible working arrangements. How important is work-life balance in your career choice? Continue reading

  • 5/7/2024
What are the benefits of attending a university careers/employer event?

Career fairs are a great opportunity to meet employers. How can you prepare and get the most of of these events? Continue reading

  • 5/6/2024
How to answer ‘getting to know you’ interview questions

'Tell me about yourself' is a common interview question that many candidates find a difficult one to answer convincingly. How should you respond to this question? Continue reading

  • 4/30/2024