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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The Shift in Employee Training You Need to Know About

News Team — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:43:17 +0000

Sometimes even the most dedicated employees can feel overwhelmed at work. In today’s world, things are constantly evolving, and this fast-paced rhythm can easily take its toll. Moreover, without proper training, team members might lack the essential information needed to perform at their full potential. That’s why microlearning platforms play a fundamental role. Based on specially designed [...]

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HR Issues Dominate Whistleblowing Reports, Says Safecall Benchmark Study

News Team — Tue, 13 May 2025 09:52:04 +0000

Human resources-related concerns continue to dominate workplace whistleblowing, according to the latest Benchmark Report from Safecall. The report reveals that 55% of all whistleblowing submissions are linked to HR issues—far exceeding reports related to dishonest behaviour, health and safety, or general complaints. Despite maintaining the majority share, HR reports saw a slight decline of 3% [...]

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Armstrong Watson Strengthens Finance Team with New Corporate Finance Partner

News Team — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:57:15 +0000

Armstrong Watson has appointed Lee Hayes as Corporate Finance Partner for Funding and Debt Advisory, strengthening its expertise in financial solutions. With an extensive 37-year career in banking and finance, Lee has held key roles at institutions such as The Halifax Building Society, Bank of Scotland, HSBC, Bank of Ireland, Bibby Financial Services, and most [...]

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How to Find Hidden Job Opportunities in Finance

News Team — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:10:17 +0000

The finance industry is extremely competitive, and there are often many applicants for each available job. While job postings on major sites give visibility to some openings, many more potential opportunities remain hidden from view. By taking proactive steps and tapping into insider resources, you can uncover hidden jobs and greatly improve your chances of [...]

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PayCaptain Launches SmartPay to Boost Financial Resilience Among UK Workers

News Team — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:59:48 +0000

PayCaptain, one of the UK’s leading payroll software providers, has introduced a new feature in its app aimed at enhancing financial resilience for employees. The feature, known as SmartPay, is the result of extensive research into employee savings behavior. PayCaptain collaborated with Nest Insight and the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) over 15 months to produce [...]

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Three-quarters of UK professionals’ eye new jobs in 2025, despite only 48% being confident about opportunities

News Team — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:56:42 +0000

Over three-quarters of UK professionals will be looking for a new job in 2025 – yet only 48% are confident about the job opportunities in their sector. Not only that, almost two-fifths (38%) of professionals aren’t confident about starting the new year with their current employer. Inflation, continued cost-of-living pressures and tax increases are just [...]

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UK employers setting the standard for workplace culture in 2025

News Team — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:40:11 +0000

A new study has unveiled the best companies in the UK to work for. The research, conducted by employee development platform Zensai, analysed company review data from Glassdoor.com for all companies with more than 100 reviews in the UK. Eight factors were collected to compile the index for each of the 206 companies studied. Each [...]

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A missed opportunity if companies don’t benefit from employee benefits in 2025

News Team — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:03:16 +0000

Towergate Employee Benefits predicts that ensuring ‘everybody benefits’ from health and wellbeing support must be a major and essential HR focus for 2025. All employees, at all levels and, crucially, the business itself must gain full advantage of employee benefits if businesses are to thrive in the coming year. Debra Clark, head of wellbeing at [...]

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Top 5 CV Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Finance Roles

News Team — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:52:34 +0000

As commonly depicted in movies, podcasts, and radio shows, finance can be an ultra-competitive world. Opportunities might be plentiful, but so are expectations and their weight. If you’re making your way up here, chances are you’ve been applying for jobs using your CV and resume. However, just like any other industry, there are mistakes that [...]

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True Inclusivity Beyond Symbolism in Business

News Team — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:34:38 +0000

Businesses are urged to move beyond superficial gestures and embrace real inclusivity. Many LGBTQIA+ individuals face ongoing challenges due to societal norms that prioritise heterosexual and cisgender identities. To genuinely support diversity, companies need to implement inclusive policies and practices year-round. The use of gender-neutral language and pronouns is a straightforward yet effective step towards [...]

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