Why a wide-scale return to the office is a myth
For two years, employees have been waiting for ‘the day’ when everyone goes back to the office. But it’s probably never coming....
‘Great Flirtation’: Should workers constantly job hunt?
Following the Great Resignation, the job market is hot. Should workers constantly keep a wandering eye for their next opportunity, even if they’re not necessarily itching to leave?...
How virtual reality can help to recruit and train staff
A number of initiatives are using virtual reality to recruit or train workers on everything from job interviews to complex mechanical processes, and even wellness initiatives....
Why does quitting your job still feel so hard?
For many people, planning to leave a job can bring on feelings like shame, guilt, fear and a sense of failure....
The rise of never-ending job interviews
Some companies are asking candidates to attend multiple interviews. But too many rounds could be a red flag – and even drive candidates away....
Can Minecraft really help kids explore careers?
CareersCraft, a new Minecraft world launched by Careers Wales, aims to help children aged between eight and 13 explore and develop their career skills and knowledge. Players explore the areas...
How looking young can shape your career
Looking like a teenager who has accidentally wandered into the office can make or break your career. Should we want to look youthful – or does it come with a...
Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds
The first global study of its kind showed 745,000 people died in 2016 from stroke and heart disease due to long hours....
Why ‘stay-at-home parent’ is a job title
Many women returning to the workforce after having children say they face a challenging welcome back. Professional networking site LinkedIn recently added a new feature, allowing parents to use "stay-at-home...
The computers rejecting your job application
Frankly, it was a little stressful to know that my application was being judged by a computer and not by a human being....