It’s been called the Great Resignation, a phenomenon where unusually high numbers of workers are leaving their jobs for new and better opportunities. Official statistics show that in the first three months of this year, 500,000 people in the UK handed in their notice – 100,000 above the pre-pandemic trend. Surveys suggest another 29% [Read more…]
UN scientists say “it’s now or never” when it comes to climate change and we have to make “rapid, deep and immediate” cuts to carbon emissions. And that’s before we’ve even got to the problem of plastic pollution and the threats to biodiversity. But fortunately, companies are increasingly taking environmental issues seriously. So it’s [Read more…]
The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the second article in a series where we [Read more…]
Heading back to education can be the best decision you’ll ever make, opening up new career opportunities you perhaps never thought possible. But there’s no doubt that getting a new qualification while earning to pay the bills can be challenge. To steer clear of burnout, you’ll want to make sure you don’t neglect self-care. [Read more…]
It’s no overstatement to say that in our modern world, screens surround us. Our phones, tablets, laptops, watches and televisions make our lives easier by providing infinite possible functions – work, entertainment, shopping, socialising, organisation, direction finding, learning, fitness tracking, news and more. However, there is lots of evidence that suggests our love of [Read more…]
Helping people stay mentally healthy at work – and keeping them productive – is a growing concern right now. Employers are offering everything from mindfulness apps to puppies in the office in the hope of tackling absence and keeping morale high. But how do you know what really makes a difference? Respected health research [Read more…]
As working life settles into its new patterns following the pandemic, it’s a great time to take another look at your working habits and the tools you use to get things done. Whether you’re looking for help in staying focused while you work from home, or you’re trying to juggle all your growing commitments [Read more…]
The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the first article in a series where we [Read more…]
After the last couple of years, no one can be in any doubt about the life-changing work that laboratory scientists do – from conducting millions of Covid-19 tests to developing the life-saving vaccines that have allowed a return to a more normal life. So it’s no surprise that the pandemic has led to a [Read more…]
Do you feel like you’re compensating for the laziness of a co-worker? Does someone you work with always seem to be browsing TikTok instead of doing their job? Or do they always seem to be running personal errands or taking non work-related calls? If so, it’s likely to be affecting not only your workload but [Read more…]