Menopause at work: how can my employer help?
The menopause is a time in a woman’s life when periods stop as a result of the ovarian reproductive function. If you’re going...
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How to disclose a criminal conviction
The thought of disclosing a previous conviction to an employer can bring up a mixture unwanted emotions. Whether that’s anxiety, embarrassment, shame, avoidance...
Pride Month: looking for jobs if you’re LGBTQ+
June is Pride Month – a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities around the world. It is held in June to commemorate the...
Redundancy: is my employer breaking the law?
Facing redundancy is a time of stress and anxiety for most people. There are government guidelines that employers must follow to make sure...
7 tips for overcoming job interview anxiety
Are you feeling anxious for an upcoming job interview? Anxiety is normal – it’s our body’s way of responding to stressful events. It’s important...
Stress Awareness Month: 8 tips to deal with stress at work
April is Stress Awareness Month. Are you feeling overwhelmed right now? You might be experiencing stress. Stress is a very normal reaction to pressure...
P&O Ferries: what are my redundancy rights?
Last week, 800 members of P&O Ferries staff were told via a pre-recorded video message that they were being made redundant with immediate...
8 ways to save money if you’re on Universal Credit or benefits
It’s no secret that the UK is in the middle of a cost of living crisis. Inflation levels are soaring, alongside steep rises...
LGBT+ History Month: the history of LGBTQ+ employment rights
February is LGBT+ History Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness of and combating prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community. The awareness month...
Universal Credit changes: will my benefits increase in 2022?
The Department for Work & Pensions have announced that Universal Credit and other benefits will rise by 3.1% from April 2022. This follows on...
How to become an HGV driver
In September it was announced that there is a national shortage of HGV drivers in the UK. This is having a devastating effect...
Five tips for looking after your mental health while job searching
In celebration of World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2021, we’ve put together these five tips for looking after your mental health...
Redundancy: five stages of grief
Losing your job is a significant life event which may bring a huge amount of stress and anxiety. If you have recently lost...
15 frequently asked questions about redundancy
If you’re worried about redundancy, firstly check out your rights to ensure you’re being treated fairly. You may find these answers to frequently...
Childcare: options for working parents
Making the decision to go back to work following a period of absence can be difficult for plenty of reasons but trying to...
Six tips for ‘older jobseekers’
When so much of the careers advice available on the web is aimed at graduates or young professionals, it is easy to feel...
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