Alicia Walker's Blog (208)

Tips for Businesses Struggling with Skills Shortages

The skills shortage remains a familiar problem for UK employers, hurting both productivity and profit.

The latest data shows a lagging British economy which has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels with reasons cited being pandemic repercussions and tighter post-Brexit immigration law.

What is clear is that…

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Added by Alicia Walker on March 24, 2023 at 5:02am — No Comments

The Most in-Demand Healthcare Jobs in the UK

Unquestionably, it has been a challenging couple of years for the healthcare industry as the country faced the largest public health crisis in living memory.

In response, the industry has swelled. During the last 12 months for instance, new analysis shows that recruitment appears high on the agenda with a 37% increase in the number of people hired by the sector in 2022.

Recruitment software company Occupop…

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Added by Alicia Walker on March 8, 2023 at 6:35am — No Comments

Boost Your Professional Image: Expert Tips for Presenting Yourself in the Workplace

First impressions count. That’s a mantra that every successful business professional knows and has embraced.

You have seven seconds to make a good first impression and no second chance to redo your presentation. According to the halo effect, the human brain judges information sequentially, meaning that your first impression will dictate how you’re perceived and responded to later…

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Added by Alicia Walker on February 21, 2023 at 11:58am — No Comments

How and Why You Should be Reviewing Project Success

An effective business should conduct a regular report on the project success. Businesses need analyse the performance to help them keep track of their work effectively towards towards their KPIs and allow for beneficial changes to be identified and implemented. By not reporting on a project’s success, businesses are putting themselves at a disadvantage.

Here, we will look at how to carry out reporting of your own, and why reporting on project success is important to the success of…

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Added by Alicia Walker on February 21, 2023 at 6:30am — No Comments

Why Manufacturing’s Technological Evolution Must Never End

The drive and direction of the manufacturing industry has been heavily influenced by technology.

Whether it’s on streamlining businesses and processes through more efficient methods, or improving the safety and hygiene for the workers, innovation can be seen everywhere.

Technology supports the production lines of many industries, from pharmaceuticals and automotive to food and beverages. Not only it has been necessary to meet the economical demands that we’ve seen as a country…

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Added by Alicia Walker on February 20, 2023 at 3:02am — No Comments

Strategies for Addressing Recruitment Challenges in the Financial Sector

The financial sector is one of many that is struggling with staff numbers and recruitment following the coronavirus pandemic. Digital transformation is revolutionising a number of day-to-day tasks within the financial industry, changing the nature of the job. With applicants falling and vacancies rising, why is this a problem and what can be done to overcome…

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Added by Alicia Walker on February 15, 2023 at 9:15am — No Comments

How We Can Inspire Our New Generation Into Engineering

It’s no secret that the engineering sector is experiencing a shortage of workers. In fact, research shows that the industry will need to train and employ around 200,000 people by 2024 to fill the gap.

 

Here, we’ll explore how your business can inspire students and professionals to become the engineers of tomorrow.    

 

Inspiring young people into…

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Added by Alicia Walker on February 15, 2023 at 7:24am — No Comments

Highway Codes Around the Globe

The Highway Code is constantly being updated to make motorists and pedestrians safer, but a survey by the AA revealed that 61% of drivers had not read the new updates. These changes to the code came as recently as January 2022 while the survey was released in September.

Drivers and motorists would do well to keep updated to avoid any unexpected fines that could come from not being aware of the rules and laws of the road. Especially…

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Added by Alicia Walker on February 14, 2023 at 8:02am — No Comments

How of Mobile Welfare Units Can Benefit Employee Morale

Within the construction industry there are countless numbers of dedicated workers. No matter whether it’s cold or warm weather builders work endlessly to build a better future in our society. To ensure the industry stays at continues to produce impressive work, employers can implement measures to produce a welcoming workplace.

Bernard McGovern, UK Managed Services Manager at Mobile Mini, specialist suppliers of…

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Added by Alicia Walker on February 14, 2023 at 5:11am — No Comments

CAV System Addresses Skills Shortage

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Added by Alicia Walker on February 8, 2023 at 10:18am — No Comments

How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations

Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers.

Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics, and vehicle tracking present many opportunities for operators to improve their fleet operations. They open the doors to advanced fleet monitoring and real-time reporting to provide smart insights into key areas of fleet operations: route…

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Added by Alicia Walker on February 7, 2023 at 11:00am — No Comments

Building Back Better – How The French Restaurant Industry Needs To Recover From Pandemic

The restaurant industry is a cultural cornerstone of France and a major part of the country’s identity and, as a result, the coronavirus pandemic caused significant disruption to businesses – with one region reporting an 86% reduction in revenue in 2020.

And while patrons are now able to…

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Added by Alicia Walker on January 26, 2023 at 7:15am — No Comments

Why Working From Home Doesn’t Have to Mean A Full-Time in Your Bedroom

The rise of working from home has been less of gentle integration and more of an unprecedented boom. A study from the Office of National Statistics found in February 2022 that 84% of workers planned to carry out a mix of working in the office and at home in the future. This was even after working from home was a requirement due to world…

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Added by Alicia Walker on January 26, 2023 at 7:00am — No Comments

Growing your Business: How to Increase Productivity and Connectivity

Maintaining productivity and connectivity in challenging market environments has always been key for modern businesses to stay competitive and relevant. However, in recent times, boosting productivity and connectivity is often considered a lower priority.

This doesn’t have to be the case if the right energy, culture, and focus is established within the business’ hierarchy, processes, and systems. Connectivity within a company is crucial. After all, as the saying goes,…

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Added by Alicia Walker on January 25, 2023 at 10:25am — No Comments

4 Proven Ways to Give Your Remote Job a Motivation Boost

At first, many of us enjoyed the ability to work from home, finding we could better balance work and life in this way. However, it is slowly becoming apparent that working from home isn’t all it is cracked up to be.

In fact, homeworking can…

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Added by Alicia Walker on January 20, 2023 at 5:32am — No Comments

How Visiting the Office Can Benefit Your Employee’s Mental Health

Remote working has become the norm, with many jobs advertising this as a benefit. However, what about the benefits of working from the office? While the flexibility of working from home can be attractive to your employees from the outset, it can often have pitfalls further in. From the lack of socialising to simply struggling with online tech support, there are many reasons your employees might actually prefer and benefit from working in the office.

Here, we will explore the benefits…

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Added by Alicia Walker on January 9, 2023 at 6:00am — No Comments

4 Benefits of Morning Exercise and How to Establish a Healthy Routine

This said exercise sessions can be easy to skip or postpone. From busy work schedules to other impeding daily commitments, you may often find it difficult to carve out some time for a dose of much-needed physical activity. This is why you should consider embracing morning workouts more frequently. 

 

With a wide range of health benefits, exercising in the morning can kickstart your day in a positive, wholesome fashion. Here, with some insights from Jonjo…

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Added by Alicia Walker on December 13, 2022 at 3:28am — No Comments

How the Metaverse Will Impact Customer Service

The customer service sector has changed dramatically in the last few years, with the growing popularity of ecommerce and social media being a driving communicator between brands and customers. With technology advancements occurring regularly, it is no wonder companies are finding new and wonderful ways to connect with their customer bases.

Once advancement…

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Added by Alicia Walker on December 12, 2022 at 4:09am — No Comments

How Can An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Benefit Your Business?

This is where an applicant tracking system (ATS) can come in handy. This software complies with all the data you’ll need to optimise recruitment. In fact, research shows that applicant tracking systems are already being utilised,…

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Added by Alicia Walker on December 9, 2022 at 6:05am — No Comments

The Benefits of Coffee Culture in The Workplace

Some days, a good coffee can see you through, especially when it comes to work. In the UK, 95 million cups of coffee are consumed every single day, so many will certainly appreciate the chance to take a little time out from work and enjoy the hot beverage.

However, while it might simply be a habit for you to pour yourself a cup of coffee, there’s more to the drink than it just being part of an office routine. It can…

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Added by Alicia Walker on November 21, 2022 at 10:37am — No Comments

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