Finance and Accountancy MUST change

Finance and Accountancy MUST change

Posted by Jo Howell
Published on 02 August, 2021

Financial Services and Accounting are two areas of the job market that are struggling to keep up with the positive wave of change sweeping our nation when it comes to increasing efforts around diversity and inclusion. As a sector, our line of work is still heavily male dominated, with women only making up 12.6 per cent of leadership roles – a worrying statistic. 

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Why now is a good time to be looking for a job

Why now is a good time to be looking for a job

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 09 July, 2021

While it may seem hard to comprehend moving jobs in a pandemic, there’s never been a better time than the present. For the first time in nearly a year and a half, the landscape is on more level footing and employers are desperate for talent. Such a candidate-led market is rare, and this is a brilliant opportunity to make the most out of taking your next step.

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Why you should never overlook a temporary role

Why you should never overlook a temporary role

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 08 June, 2021

In April 2021, vacancy growth for temporary roles rose at the quickest rate since October 2014, according to the REC. And, as the economy continues to reopen and organisations look to plug skills gaps without going over budget, the demand for temporary workers is set to continue.

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Combatting return to work anxiety

Combatting return to work anxiety

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 07 June, 2021

While many employees have craved the return to the office, ridding themselves of social isolation and the same four walls, not everyone is excited about the return to work. And even though over half a million Brits won’t be returning to the office full-time, the idea of going back to ‘normality’ at all is nerve-wracking for many.

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Managing your mental health during the recruitment process

Managing your mental health during the recruitment process

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 14 May, 2021

If you’re in the process of job hunting, here are three ways you can protect your wellbeing during this time.

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What is the correct attire for a Zoom interview?

What is the correct attire for a Zoom interview?

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 26 March, 2021

Knowing what to wear to an interview can be a difficult process at the best of times, but in this ‘new normal’ of Zoom interviews, it can be downright confusing.

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Agency workers & COVID-19 vaccines: what you need to know

Agency workers & COVID-19 vaccines: what you need to know

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 23 March, 2021

With over 27 million people in the UK having now received their first vaccination against COVID-19, employers are beginning to feel more hopeful that their workforce will be able to safely return to the workplace in just a few months’ time. However, there’s been increasing debate about whether employers should expect employees to be vaccinated before returning to work – and for agency workers, discourse gets a little more complicated.

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Rate rises: What are the different wage rates and how are they changing in 2021?

Rate rises: What are the different wage rates and how are they changing in 2021?

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 22 March, 2021

During the Chancellor’s spending review late last year, it was announced that national living wage (NLW) was to be increased by 2 per cent for those aged 25 and above, and a whopping nearly 9 per cent for 23 – 24-year-olds - a new group to be entitled to NLW.

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The delay of the gender pay gap reporting

The delay of the gender pay gap reporting

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 05 March, 2021

Sadly, the news has broken that the gender pay gap reporting will indeed be delayed by another six months, taking us up to October before we again see any implementation of mandatory transparency around existing gender pay gaps which, in turn, will help to educate leaders into why closing the gender pay gap is not only important, but imperative to our societal and economic wellbeing.

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Positive trends we’ll see in 2021 across Accountancy and  Financial Services

Positive trends we’ll see in 2021 across Accountancy and Financial Services

Posted by Joanne Caine
Published on 01 March, 2021

We are moving into a much more virtual, lucrative, empathetic and ethical world. Here are some of the key positive trends we are expecting to see from the Financial Services world this year, and hopefully beyond, for candidates and employees alike.

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Progression advice for Accountants in 2021


Progression advice for Accountants in 2021


Posted by Jo Howell
Published on 17 February, 2021

The pandemic put a large spanner in the works for many employees looking to move up in their careers. From having to shift their whole working experience to online, to entering a volatile and unpredictable jobs market – it’s an understatement to say that it’s not been an easy time.

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A graduate’s guide to getting into the legal profession

A graduate’s guide to getting into the legal profession

Published on 01 February, 2021

What should newly qualified law candidates do in 2021 to make themselves stand out in this line of work and land their dream job?

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