Retail and hospitality venues reopened in June and July after the first lockdown restrictions were eased. But since then, England has been in tier systems, back into a lockdown, and will be moving back into tiers from 2nd December. Businesses are still facing the possibility of workers isolating if they test positive or come into contact with a COVID-positive person. Most office employees will be able to work from home if they feel well enough, which will help mitigate the potential for sick…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the UK nation to stay at home for most of 2020, finding ways to keep ourselves entertained was never an easy task. Other than our physical and mental health, our financial situation has also been put to the test in these difficult times.

Many people have been looking to safeguard their finances. Recent search volume data suggests that more of us have taken an interest in long-term investments during lockdown. As we continue to live through uncertain…

With the growth in the engineering sector in the last few years, the requirement of additional workers has led to an increasingly diverse workforce especially with the inclusion of women.

The STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) sector has traditionally been male dominated. There have been women pioneers such as Ada Lovelace, but they are not as widely discussed as Elon Musk or Tim Berners-Lee. More women than ever are now choosing to take a job in STEM roles with…

It’s important now more than ever for us to focus on our mental health and wellbeing and how we can help ourselves as well as others. Did you know that when we do things that make us feel good, whether this is having a productive routine or spending time with our loved ones, this stimulates the reward areas in our brain, creating positive feelings? In simple terms, research has found that feel-good chemical dopamine is released when we carry out certain activities, motivating us to do it…

Social media has been a world-changing phenomenon. Before Facebook’s founding in 2004 there was the likes of Bebo, Faceparty, and MySpace. However, the last 10 years have seen a huge spike in both users of social media and reasons for using it.  

In 2019, there were …

Inevitably, the world will change once we have emerged from lockdown. With a heightened sense of hygiene and further concerns about workplace safety, employers will need to look closely at ways to reduce contact and move towards what is being touted as the Low…

As we continue to work towards the government’s net zero emissions by 2050 commitment, businesses are naturally becoming increasingly aware of the need to be more eco-friendly. Other strategies, such as the Clean Growth Strategy, which aims to promote economic growth at the same time as decreasing emissions, mean that the focus on having a positive effect on the environment is now…

The performance management system has evolved a lot in the past few years. The technology has completely changed the way of managing employee performance by getting rid of mundane manual administrative works and replacing it with effective software that streamlines processes. Performance management system plays a…

Is setting up interview easy? Some people may say that it only takes minutes to send an email or pick up the phone to invite candidates to join interviews. But, what if you have to handle hundreds of candidates, multiple communication channels, and dozens of open vacancies?

Here is Rakuna’s list of top mistakes to avoid when you set up interview so you can ensure productive and flawless interviews with pleasant…

COVID-19 has brought with it enormous changes to our lives. It has taken away any attempts to deliver 'business as usual'.

It shined a light on the strength of our community, as thousands have volunteered to help out, and waves of applause have rippled up and down the country in appreciation of our key workers. These are the real heroes who…

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Ever since lockdown ensued in early March, we’ve been rather limited in the decisions we’ve been able to make in regard to what we do. Whether it’s visiting friends and family, going out for dinner and drinks, or even going to the office, our ability to move freely and do as we please has depleted—many of us have just had to stay at home.

But what if we were to tell you that the uber-successful have been doing this all along? They’ve not been stressing about where to go, who to see,…

The hardest thing about switching careers is finding a job. The thought of starting over and going through the same struggles is scary. Luckily, you don’t have to do that. Some high paying jobs are easy to get as long as you train for them. They include:…

The growing number of channels in which to advertise your business online can be a tempting route to target your ideal audience. Businesses have flocked to digital media to gain traction for their brand, but they’ve dismissed an incredibly valuable and highly successful form of marketing – direct mail.

The preconceived image of direct mail as an…

HR professionals usually have to search through hundreds of resumes to find the best candidates. Our minds have limited capacity to handle big information, so our brains create shortcuts to make decisions quickly.

It makes HR managers go with their gut feelings, which leads to…

Temporary or seasonal work allows you to only have to commit to a specific job for a short period of time. These types of jobs can be very beneficial for those that move around a lot, want to try a variety of different types of jobs, need a temporary side job, or just don’t want to…

A lot of things have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the way we work and hire. Thousands have switched jobs, and remote workng has been normalized in the past few months. Consequently, the way people communicate and collaborate has also changed. Most companies are…

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, industries across the world have experienced uncertainties, and the recruiting industry is no different.

The global health crisis caused by the pandemic has transformed the hiring process. How will talent recover when the pandemic is over?

As the crisis continues to sweep nations after nations,…