Advice and Opinion - December 2022

  • Let’s talk about your Mental Health

    Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2022 by Caroline Shola ArewaNo comments

    It can be challenging to speak about what’s on your mind. Hard to acknowledge how you really feel. Smiles often betray a sense of emptiness inside. We all have Bad days The world is filled with Instagram, Twitter and Facebook feeds, or ‘fakebook’, as some call it. Most show life as beautiful and perfect. I’m a positive person. I too show the lighter side of my life, the successes and happiness. ...

  • The path to net zero requires a green skill focus in workforce training

    Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 by Rehan Haque, CEO of MetatalentNo comments

    As the UK moves towards its net zero goals, it faces a myriad of skill shortages across all industries and sectors, as the government puts pressure on businesses to decarbonise for the future. This transition to net zero creates new economic opportunities as new roles are required to manage new and emerging technologies, but also requires new skills in the UK’s workforce. Sectors with the most ...

  • Presenteeism: What Causes it and How Can Employers Spot it?

    Posted on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 by Editorial TeamNo comments

    Despite the pandemic throwing attitudes towards working whilst unwell into sharp focus, presenteeism in the workplace is still increasing, costing employers huge amounts of money. Deloitte found that the cost of poor mental health of employees had risen from £42 billion in 2017 to £45 billion in 2020 – mainly due to the rising rates of presenteeism. According to other research, around 35 workdays ...

  • The Body Language Hacks to Help You Ace That Job Interview

    Posted on Monday, December 5, 2022 by Editorial TeamNo comments

    Body language is an essential part of our communication mix, and technological developers are realising that. Just like voice recognition is become integral to our devices, body language is on the same track. Earlier this year, Google revealed its new and innovative project: a Soli radar that reads body language . Using electromagnetic waves to pick up on subtle human body language and movements, ...

  • The Importance of Inclusivity When Employing New Workers

    Posted on Monday, December 5, 2022 by Ian ThomasNo comments

    Building a workforce requires a lot of thought to roles and departments you want to create or expand. Diversity and inclusion is one common talking point that has become central in every industry and sector. Society is constantly changing for the better, and people feel freer to live true to themselves, regardless of race, religion, sexuality, or gender. But even with the strides made over time, ...