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How to Handle Wrongful Termination: Legal Steps Employees Can Take

Experiencing wrongful termination can indeed prove to be a harrowing ordeal, although taking time to comprehend the rights you have and the actions that are legal in such situations can be helpful. Wrongful termination in the UK is where an employer disregards the specified terms of termination from employment as enlisted in the employee’s contract.  […]

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  • 10/11/2024
How to Launch a Successful Career in Digital Marketing: Tips for Job Seekers

In this modern day and age, one of the major strategies that businesses use when looking to advertise their products is digital marketing, especially through SEO and social media. The industry is projected to grow by a compound rate of 9% between 2020 and 2026 so there is a serious need for qualified personnel to […]

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  • 10/11/2024
From Perks to Purpose: The Evolving Landscape of Employee Incentives

The world of employee incentives has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. While traditional perks like bonuses and gym memberships were once enough to keep employees satisfied, the modern workforce is seeking something more meaningful. Employees today want purpose-driven incentives that align with their personal and professional values. To stay competitive and attract top […]

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  • 10/9/2024
What’s New in Office Cleaning Technology [2024]

Office cleaning technology is advancing, and 2024 brings new solutions that make cleaning more efficient, eco-friendly, and effective. Innovations like smart cleaning systems, AI-driven tools, and sustainable practices are changing how offices are maintained. Automated devices, data-driven schedules, and green cleaning products are helping create healthier and more productive workplaces. Staying updated with these technologies […]

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  • 10/8/2024
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
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Mortgage costs 'unlikely' to return to low levels

The boss of the UK's biggest lender says mortgage costs are unlikely to fall to levels seen in the past decade.

  • 10/13/2024
Port plan to go ahead after row over minister's comments

A £1bn investment will take place, despite a row with the owner of P&O Ferries, says the business secretary.

  • 10/13/2024
Budget rule change could mean fewer tax rises

Here is how the chancellor could choose to tweak the government's borrowing rules to free up more cash.

  • 10/13/2024
Post Office scandal: Five things we learned from the boss

The quizzing of Post Office chief executive Nick Read this week produced some key revelations.

  • 10/12/2024
Boeing to axe a tenth of its workers as strike continues

The company says all jobs are at risk as it cuts 10% of its workforce.

  • 10/11/2024
Firms 'pausing' hiring and investing ahead of Budget

A leading business group says firms are delaying decisions, wanting "more clarity" over the government's policies.

  • 10/11/2024
Fines and convictions for minor mistakes - how rail tickets confuse passengers

Complex rules leave many customers feeling caught out and annoyed they aren't made clearer by rail companies.

  • 10/12/2024
Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed

Elon Musk revealed a prototype of the long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood film studio - but investors aren't wowed.

  • 10/11/2024
UK-linked firms suspected of busting Russia sanctions

The government is investigating 37 companies - but has yet to hand out any fines, the BBC discovers.

  • 10/11/2024
How China’s crackdown turned finance high-flyers into ‘rats’

Chinese authorities have been cracking down on businesses from real estate to technology to finance.

  • 10/10/2024
Why even at 20 you should care about pension changes

There could be changes to pensions in the Budget, here's what they could mean for workers of all ages.

  • 10/10/2024
EU delays introduction of border check system again

The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November.

  • 10/10/2024
China detains iPhone maker workers in 'strange' case

The Taiwanese government suggested the detentions may be a case of "abuse of power" by Chinese police.

  • 10/11/2024
How will the changes to workers' rights affect you?

A major shake-up of workers' rights is on its way, but what impact will it have?

  • 10/10/2024
More workers to get sick pay and parental leave rights

A major overhaul of workers' rights is planned, but the changes will not take place for two years.

  • 10/10/2024
Fresh rise in mortgage rates predicted

Recent falls in rates could come to "an abrupt halt" in the next few days, according to brokers

  • 10/10/2024
Reeves 'must find billions more' in time for Budget

Rachel Reeves needs another £16bn to meet pledges, says influential think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

  • 10/10/2024
UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.

  • 10/10/2024
Labour's new deal for workers: A fight postponed?

The government is unveiling a boost for workers' rights - but many of the measures won't happen right away.

  • 10/10/2024
Starbucks, Tetley, Jaguar Land Rover: Remembering Ratan Tata's global ambitions

The former Tata boss's audacious risk-taking saw his firm swallow up a host of iconic foreign brands.

  • 10/10/2024
Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86

His death was announced by the Tata Group, the multi-billion-dollar conglomerate he led for more than two decades.

  • 10/10/2024
'I was evicted and lost £20,000 in a rental scam'

Craig Spokes says he paid a year's rent upfront to a man falsely representing himself as a landlord.

  • 10/10/2024
Budget plan to spend billions more won’t stop tax rises

Reeves is planning to change borrowing rules to free up billions more in spending for big projects in the upcoming Budget.

  • 10/9/2024
Dead postmistress' plea to end compensation delay

Bosses did not appreciate the effects of the Horizon scandal on the business in 2019, chief executive Nick Read has conceded.

  • 10/9/2024
Google threatened with being broken up by US

The US Government considers whether Google should spin off the Android operating system and Chrome browser.

  • 10/9/2024
Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin

Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet.

  • 10/9/2024
Amount UK's richest pay in income tax revealed

There is some concern tax rises in the Budget could prompt an exit of the super-rich, hurting UK finances.

  • 10/8/2024
Meet the team paid to break into top-secret bases

Hear from the team who test security by breaking into secure facilities.

  • 10/10/2024
Spain looks to immigrants to drive economy

Spain has seen a big rise in illegal immigration, but some say that the extra workers are needed.

  • 10/9/2024
Could you switch careers into cyber-security?

From ex-policemen to former physicists, cyber-security firms search outside the industry for staff.

  • 10/7/2024
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
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
How to start networking at careers events

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  • 10/9/2024
Recruitment tests – don’t be scared of them

What to expect when you are asked to complete psychometric tests as part of the graduate recruitment process Continue reading

  • 10/8/2024
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