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  • 9/24/2025
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Why understanding zero-sum thinking can help explain modern politics and attitudes.

  • 9/25/2025
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The Hidden Job Market: Why 70% of Roles Are Never Posted Online – and How to Access Them

When most people think of job hunting, they picture hours scrolling through Indeed, Reed, or LinkedIn. But research shows that as many as 70 – 80% of jobs in the UK are never advertised publicly. This “hidden job market” is where the majority of opportunities lie, and if you’re not tapping into it, you’re missing […]

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  • 9/19/2025
Mastering the Art of Interview Success: A Complete Guide

In today’s competitive job market, getting an interview is in itself an achievement. But turning that chance into an offer is a different ball game. What makes the difference is preparation, confidence, and your ability to put forth your skills, which in turn play to the company’s requirements. Whether you are a new grad or […]

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  • 9/19/2025
Revamp Your Professional Image: A Step-by-Step Tutorial to Curate Your Interview Wardrobe

Step 1: Assess Your Current Wardrobe with a Critical Eye Hey there, job seekers! Are you ready to turbocharge your interview game with a wardrobe that screams confidence and competence? As an industry insider in the interview coaching space, I’m thrilled to walk you through a step-by-step tutorial to transform your professional image. First impressions […]

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  • 9/17/2025
Rise of E-Learning: How Online Training Platforms Are Reshaping Global Workforce Development

When the world locked down, students logged in. In a matter of weeks, universities, corporations, and training providers scrambled to take their programs online. The result? A global surge in e-learning adoption that reshaped how we train, work, and grow. In 2020 alone, Coursera’s registered users jumped from 46 million to 76 million — a […]

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  • 8/18/2025
Modern Breakout Office Furniture: Enhancing Shared Workspaces with Comfort, Function, and Style

In today’s dynamic work environment, the concept of breakout spaces has become increasingly popular. These areas are designed to provide employees with a place to relax, collaborate, and recharge away from their desks. Modern breakout office furniture plays a crucial role in creating these versatile spaces, combining comfort, function, and style to meet the diverse […]

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  • 8/8/2025
Gain Interview Advantage with Business Process Modelling Certification

Job market competition is fierce, with candidates having to stand out to land that next dream job. Specialized certifications are an excellent way to gain a professional edge and clearly set you apart from a candidate pool. Technical competence in a professional area provides clear differentiation in a competitive job market. Business process modelling certification […]

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  • 7/30/2025
How to Look Attractive for an Interview

First impressions matter, especially in job interviews where appearance, confidence, and professionalism can influence the outcome as much as your skills and experience. Looking attractive for an interview is not about conforming to unrealistic beauty standards, but about presenting yourself in a way that communicates competence, self-respect, and readiness for the role. This article explores […]

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  • 7/16/2025
What Changing Cities Teach Us About Adaptability in Career Transitions

Adapting to a new city can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience. Whether it’s for personal growth, a fresh start, or a job opportunity, moving to a new urban environment challenges you to embrace change. Interestingly, the very lessons you can learn from adjusting to life in a new city mirror the mindset you […]

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  • 7/14/2025
How to Repair Slow Internet on Windows 10

Slow internet can be really frustrating, particularly when you are trying to work, stream, or browse smoothly. If you’re a Windows 10 user experiencing slowing speeds, don’t worry; you are not alone. There are plenty of users who encounter slow internet on Windows 10 because of numerous reasons such as background applications, outdated drivers, or […]

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  • 7/5/2025
Massage Therapy: The Secret Tool to Boost Interview Confidence and Career Clarity

In the competitive world of career advancement and job interviews, candidates often focus on strategy: refining CVs, mastering body language, and rehearsing responses. But what if the missing piece to landing a dream role wasn’t just mental—but physical and emotional too? That’s where massage therapy comes in—not just as a luxury or form of relaxation, […]

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  • 6/25/2025
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Tesco warns 'enough is enough' on business taxes

Ken Murphy says he does not want more costs to be added onto business, and calls for a "pro-growth" Budget.

  • 10/2/2025
Denmark loses £1.4bn tax fraud claim in UK court case

The Danish government says it "strongly disagrees with the premises of the judgment and is now seeking to appeal it".

  • 10/2/2025
Thames Water lenders submit rescue plan to stave off collapse

London & Valley Water, a consortium of investors, plans to write off some of the company's huge debts.

  • 10/2/2025
'I won £65,000 at an employment tribunal – but I've yet to see a penny'

A BBC investigation reveals thousands of workers are still missing out on tribunal payouts.

  • 10/1/2025
'My pay is being held hostage': Federal workers on US government shutdown

Government staff describe their uncertainty during a budget impasse - though not all of them oppose the shutdown.

  • 10/2/2025
Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.

  • 10/1/2025
Hackers say they have deleted children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash

The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move.

  • 10/1/2025
Shein picks France to open its first permanent outlets

The Asian fast-fashion giant will open concessions in six department stores in the country.

  • 10/2/2025
Musk becomes world's first half-trillionaire

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

  • 10/2/2025
White House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight

As a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge.

  • 10/2/2025
Baroness Mone-linked company ordered to pay £122m over PPE contract

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would "do everything" in its power "to get that money back".

  • 10/1/2025
Toy maker Jellycat plans to pay owners £110m after profits double

Jellycat's viral cuddly toys are sold all over the world and made the company £139m last year.

  • 10/1/2025
Greggs set to raise prices again in response to cost pressures, says CEO

It will be increasing the price of its breakfast meal deals, with a smaller increase in the cost of its biscuits.

  • 10/1/2025
'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned

Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.

  • 10/1/2025
Energy bills rise by 2% for millions with calls for more support

Companies call for an "enduring" support scheme as energy prices rise by 2% for millions of households.

  • 9/30/2025
Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments

Regular mobile payments surged across different age groups last year, new banking data suggests.

  • 10/1/2025
Why burnout is a growing problem in cyber-security

Facing increasing stress, cybersecurity professionals are dropping out of the workforce.

  • 9/29/2025
AO boss tells BBC: We're a British success story – the UK should be turbocharging us

John Roberts, the founder of AO and so-called kitchen king, says tax rises are putting "grit" into businesses.

  • 9/30/2025
Pinterest boss says he thinks about Molly Russell every day

Addressing the case publicly for the first time, Bill Ready says the tragedy "guides" the firm's work.

  • 10/1/2025
Graduates urged to look local for best chance at jobs

Data suggests competition for graduate jobs is at a record high as firms reduce places on schemes.

  • 10/1/2025
Trump pulls pick to lead US jobs data agency

A White House official has told the BBC that the president plans to announce a new nominee soon.

  • 10/1/2025
Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive

The billionaire will remain involved in the company as executive chairman.

  • 9/30/2025
Pfizer to offer cheaper drugs via Trump's website

Pfizer says prices for some drugs will be cut by up to 85% on the direct-to-consumer TrumpRx site.

  • 9/30/2025
'Impact on JLR supply chain might last months'

One in six businesses surveyed were already making redundancies, a chamber of commerce says.

  • 9/30/2025
Third of workforce to go at Lindsey Oil Refinery

The Unite union has criticised ministers and says the site could be "kept intact and operational".

  • 9/30/2025
Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure

UK police seized crypto worth over £5bn from Zhimin Qian, who was known as 'the goddess of wealth'.

  • 9/30/2025
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare

The health secretary says "it's not happening", as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises.

  • 9/30/2025
The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee

Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.

  • 9/28/2025
'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees

Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.

  • 9/25/2025
Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

  • 9/27/2025
The bacteria turning waste plastic into painkillers

How did E. coli become such an essential tool for scientists and will anything replace it?

  • 9/25/2025
Trump claims a TikTok deal is done. Who would own it, and how would it work?

Trump says a deal is done but the details have not been confirmed by China or the app's owner ByteDance.

  • 9/30/2025
China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet

Pessimistic social media posts may now be targets of a fresh crackdown by the Chinese government.

  • 9/25/2025
What's the big deal about AI data centres?

Huge investment is going into data centres for AI, but why are they so expensive?

  • 9/22/2025
Global conflicts drive demand for war risk insurance

Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are fuelling take-up of cover against impact and damage.

  • 9/22/2025
We have hybrid cars, now hybrid planes are coming

With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft.

  • 9/18/2025
When is the Budget and what might be in it?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.

  • 10/2/2025
How to stay safe during a storm and what to do in a power cut

The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather can damage homes and cause power outages.

  • 10/2/2025
Food bank volunteer proud to be praised by PM

George Sutherland is one of a number of volunteers singled out in a speech by Sir Keir Starmer.

  • 10/2/2025
Funding shortage forces food bank to make changes

Didcot Emergency Foodbank was launched in 2009 but is running out of reserves.

  • 10/2/2025
Bills forced mum to choose heating or eating

With colder weather coming millions of homes face spike in energy costs.

  • 10/1/2025
Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning

Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

  • 9/15/2025
The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?

Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

  • 8/12/2025
Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price

The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

  • 7/31/2025
Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year in power

What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

  • 7/5/2025
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?

The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?

  • 6/9/2025
Martin Lewis on one big misunderstanding about student loans

Student loan repayments depend solely on how much you earn.

  • 9/26/2025
'I'm 21 and sharing a room with my 10-year-old sister'

Leoni moved out with her partner but, just nine months later, moved back to her parents' to build up her savings.

  • 9/26/2025
Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know

Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but it’s not been confirmed by China or the app’s owner ByteDance.

  • 9/26/2025
Gen Z employees driving the return to office – two thirds say it boosts career progression

Remote working is now the least popular work set-up among UK jobseekers, according to a new study by CV-Library, the UK’s largest independent job board. The poll highlights a notable shift in working preferences, with just 16% of respondents saying they prefer to work remotely, compared to 22% who favour being entirely office-based, whilst an […]

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  • 10/1/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1195

A Note from the Editor On 10th October, Louise will be co-hosting this Recruiting Brainfood webinar “Recruitment Agency: 2028!”. Together with Kalpesh Baxi, James Osbourne, Chairman (The Recruitment Network), Keith Langbo, Founder (Kelaca), Keith Southern, Founder (The Power Hive) & John Chirikjian, CEO (Hire Inc), they’ll explore how staffing firms must adapt to AI, shifting […]

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  • 9/30/2025
Top Tips for Effective Contractor Management

For passionate recruiters, the fast-paced nature of contract recruitment presents a great opportunity for reoccurring revenue and compounded growth, allowing recruitment business owners to quickly scale-up! As with all things, there are some best practices for contractor management to learn, especially if you previously focused on perm or are new to contract. However, the basics […]

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  • 9/25/2025
Tracker – Building Marketing Trust in the Age of Attention Fatigue – VIDEO

This week Louise was joined by her guest speaker, Stormie Haller, from Tracker.

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  • 9/24/2025
Recruitment Smarts #1194

A Tribute to Andy Headworth It was with immense sadness that I learned of the death of Andy Headworth last week. The news was shocking and unexpected, and the loss is deeply felt across our community, and of course within his devoted and loving family. I had the privilege of knowing Andy, and his wonderful […]

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  • 9/23/2025
A Tribute to Andy Headworth

It was with immense sadness that I learned of the death of Andy Headworth last week. The news was shocking and unexpected, and the loss is deeply felt across our community, and of course within his devoted and loving family. I had the privilege of knowing Andy, and his wonderful wife Sara, since 2007. From […]

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  • 9/21/2025
Unlocking Higher Value

A guest blog from Jon Brooks as part of our From Surviving to Thriving: Practical Ways to Boost Margins Right Now series. Great companies will always require great people, and more often than not they need a great recruiter to help them get those people. As technology erodes the lower end of the recruitment market, your […]

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  • 9/21/2025
How Digital Adoption Can Supercharge Your Employee Recruitment Strategy

Hiring skilled professionals is more challenging than ever; businesses must find new ways to onboard and retain top talent. One system overlooked is digital adoption. When implemented correctly, it helps streamline operations, strengthen your branding, and improve outcomes. In this article, we will explore what digital adoption is and why it matters within recruitment, how […]

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  • 9/19/2025