This is no time to ‘quiet quit'—why we have to…
In September 2023, the World Economic Forum highlighted that the future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the US was in jeopardy. Similarly, the Tech Talent Charter's annual Diversity in Tech report, released in February 2024 and based on DEI data from over 700 UK tech employers, noted a comparable trend.
How to craft a compelling business case to hire?
Managers juggle deadlines, delegate tasks, and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals. However, when a team is chronically understaffed and overworked, the brunt of the pressure falls squarely on their shoulders. The frustration mounts as emails pile up, deadlines slip, and employee morale plummets.
Accounting & Finance UK Finance Labour Market…
The UK finance employment market is undergoing significant shifts, influenced by economic turbulence and changing industry dynamics.
How much can you earn contracting?
Are you employed in a full-time, permanent position but interested to find out how much you could be paid as a contractor?
5 crucial career decisions for a newly qualified ACA
You are probably reading this because you are, or soon will be, a newly qualified accountant. If so, then congratulations! You are officially a Chartered Accountant and hold a highly regarded qualification.
How to Make the Move from HR Advisor to HR Business…
Top tips from the top for how you can make the move from HR advisor to HR business partner.
Top 10 Highly Paid Contract Roles: What Could You Be…
Whilst the employment market suffered drastically in the wake of COVID-19 disruption, things have regained a level of stability and particularly in the contracting market, the overall picture is encouraging. According to the latest ‘Report on Jobs’ survey conducted by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG, temp billings in August expanded at the fastest rate for 20 months, signalling a renewed improvement in hiring activity.
Limited Companies
Some contractors choose to work through a Limited Company, otherwise known as a Personal Service Company, where they are responsible for fulfilling year-end accounts, insurance and tax returns.
7 Career Steps from ACA Newly-Qualified to CFO
In this blog I provide advice on how to progress from ACA newly qualified to CFO. This is targeted at people who are ACA newly qualified from a traditional audit practice background, as opposed to those coming from corporate finance, TS, or banking.
5 top tips on how to best prepare for your CTA exams
Sitting your CTA exams is no mean feat. With an average pass rate of just 44% per exam, it is no surprise that preparing and studying towards the qualification can really get on top of you.
Comparing working hours and flexibility across sectors
Which sector works the most weekly hours? Findings from our comprehensive survey allow us to analyse the different working patterns of employees across Financial Services, Professional Services and Commerce and Industry.
Watching the clock: Are UK professionals working too…
Many organisations are offering greater autonomy to their employees to decide their work patterns, and more of those employees than ever are embracing that. But who’s winning? Who’s actually making the most of it - employee or employer? Working hours are increasing, but there seems to be little or no corresponding increase in pay or recognition.