Employment
Business confidence bounces back for CFOs, according to Deloitte's UK CFO survey Q1 2023
Sharpest rise in CFO optimism since 2020; Survey shows biggest decline on record for CFOs’ perceptions of external uncertainty; Brexit and energy risks ease; CFOs see artificial intelligence driving investment and productivity, but are divided on impact on jobs within the workforce. ...
"I'm a Software Developer; now what?"
Imagine you’ve found somewhere you want to stay long-term — the projects are varied, the tech stack is exciting, and the people are interesting. But what next? Whether you’re a Software Developer, Test Engineer, Data Scientist or more, there comes a time when you start thinking about ho...
How SME employers can manage last-minute family emergencies within their team
There are occasions where an emergency will arise and people just have to leave work. From an employers perspective this can cause some issues. We look at what employers must do by law, and how they should best manage the situation. ...
Classroom Two Day MHFAider®
Our programmes are more than simply training, we offer a supportive community that lives beyond the course. We are proud to offer this recently redeveloped MHFAider® programme locally face to face. There are not many organisations who still deliver the Mental Health First Aid courses i...
Has stress taken over your life and is burn-out real?
The Bridge First Aid says...Yes, it is! How do I know? Because I have been there. Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) reclassified workplace burnout in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), The updated manual lists burnout as an occupatio...
International Women's Day 2023: The Obstacles That Women Face
International Women's Day 2023: The Obstacles That Women Face At CodiKoat they are proud of their diversity and the even gender split at the company. They also recognise that there is a lot more to do to promote equality, notably in STEM industries where they have often been male domin...
Flusso announces major expansion plan
Flusso has announced a major expansion of its Cambridge-based technical team and offices as it ramps up its new flow and gas sensor R&D activities. The investment is the first phase of an ambitious growth plan by the company’s new owners following its acquisition in August last year...
Junior doctors’ strike – advice on emergency care at Addenbrooke’s
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is urging the public to only use A&E for serious emergencies and life-threatening situations during the four day strike by junior doctors (11th – 14th April). ...
Are references worth the paper they are written on?
From a dearth of candidates, new behaviours like ghosting or having to redesign roles to accommodate hybrid or remote working, hiring can be a real struggle. One of the more perennial challenges during the recruitment process is taking references. Are they worth the trouble? ...
DragonLight launches new Crowdfunder to help finish feature film Six Inches of Soil
Last year we raised enough money to cover the cost of shooting the film. Our small team filmed on the road for 42 days, shot over 120 hours of footage, in nine different English counties. We interviewed over twenty farmers and other experts, attended farming conferences, protests, filme...