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The 2024 Brook Street Business Professionals Salary Guide
7 months ago by Daniel StackAs recruiting new talent becomes increasingly challenging, staff retention has become vital for UK organisations. Despite a 4.5% drop in job vacancies since Q4 2023, the UK still faces over 900,000 open positions, with significant shortages in business administration, support roles, and middle management.These roles are essential across all industries, yet they are part of ...
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The most expensive cities to work in
over 7 years agoAccording to the BBC, the average commute of a worker in the UK is 54 minutes. It might seem strange to take a job which involves almost two hours of travelling every day on top of your working hours, but the latest research from CV Library tells a different story. With living costs in cities rising and wages not necessarily reflecting the hike, living in a different city to...
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What job seekers can learn about Black Friday
over 7 years agoIt's estimated that today, we brits will spend in excess of £2.4billion on Black Friday shopping. Now we love shopping as much as the next person, but just like when you're hunting around for your next role, there are pitfalls to look out for. You need to make sure you're not being led astray, or into a commitment you don't want to make. You don't want anyone to take you for...
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Are you unknowingly cutting your workforce's creativity?
over 7 years agoThe modern day workplace is no stranger to external disruptions that unsettle internal processes, plans and the people working within an organisation. From general elections to political referendums and European legislation to employee wellbeing incentives, businesses evolve and change as a result of an issue or to shield themselves from the possible repercussions. There is ...
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Rewards systems: One size doesn't fit all
over 7 years agoThe tradition of offering financial incentives for employees has come under question, with many believing that this strategy is now outdated. So what are employees really looking for, and will companies need to adapt to meet the needs of a diverse workplace? Research carried out by Direct 365, a leading provider in facilities management services and business products, rev...
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Is your salary up to scratch?
about 8 years agoEver wondered am I paid enough, or get the feeling your pay doesn't quite match the work that you do? Interested in knowing what your current role is worth? Read on to find out whether your salary matches your role. Online digging First things first; a little online searching. Looking for similar roles to yours can be a real eye opener if you think you might not be pai...
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Knowing your worth - key salary trends
over 8 years agoHave you ever wondered whether you're getting exactly what you should be when it comes to your work benefits and salary? With the average UK worker spending about a year of their life commuting to work and a whopping third of their life just at work, the question around knowing your worth seems to pop up on a regular basis. There are a few things you can think about when ...
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Work-life balance: A variety of benefits is best
over 8 years agoFor an increasing number of people, salary is no longer the most important factor when looking for a job. More so than any generation, workers from Generation Y value greater flexibility, a better work-life balance and tangible personal development when considering a new role. And that's not instead of a decent salary and holidays, it's on top. It's not a purely selfish p...
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Ten ways you can encourage your staff to be active
almost 9 years agoWith the average British office worker spending around 60% of their waking time sitting down, experts have recently suggested that office staff should spend at least two hours a day on their feet to combat health problems. As an employer, are you doing all you can to promote activity in the workplace? Here are ten ways you can get your staff to move more: 1) Encourage the...
