Work + Family: the show

“I have been offered a full-time job which will require five day full-time work plus evening and weekend work at a management level. I want to negotiate two days a week working from home. I have been working in a similar role as a home-based consultant for the past 12 months so they know I Continue reading..

New app means you can now quit your job with a text message

Now, the rules state that you should never break up with someone via text message, but no one said anything about quitting your job. Handing in your notice can be very awkward, as well as extremely nerve-wracking. Not everyone has the time to do a viral YouTube video, so designers have developed an app which allows employees Continue reading..

Long-term unemployed inspired to find work in January

Long-term unemployed people rely heavily on careers advice and support during January according to new research released by the National Careers Service. Fifty per cent of careers advisers questioned by the National Careers Service reported more demand from long-term unemployed for inspiration, advice and guidance at this time of year. In addition, over half (60%) Continue reading..

Are the Winter blues colouring your job aspirations?

January is one of the bleakest months of the year – the mornings are still dark as you leave for work and the sun disappears again over the horizon as early as 4pm, before you’ve even thought about shutting down your PC and heading home.  What’s more, the Christmas festivities are over and there are Continue reading..