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Every week seems to bring another headline about UK employers struggling to fill roles. It’s not a coincidence, and it’s not going away on its...

Cyber attacks aren’t a rare, dramatic event anymore. They’re a routine cost of doing business, and UK employers are struggling to find people...

Technical ability gets a candidate through the door. Soft skills are usually what gets them the job and keeps them in it. Research from StandOut...

Ask anyone working in the health sector right now and they’ll tell you the same thing: there simply aren’t enough people with the right skills...

The UK’s push towards net zero has created a wave of new roles, and not nearly enough people trained to fill them. Green skills, the knowledge...

Digital skills used to be a nice-to-have on a CV. Now they’re closer to a basic requirement, and a lot of the UK workforce still doesn’t have...

Changing career, or even just changing industry, can feel like starting from nothing. It isn’t. Most people already hold a set of transferable...

As the leaves begin to turn and the days get shorter, there's a distinct feeling in the air. For many, it's the familiar, slightly nostalgic scent...

Returning to education is commonplace for many people who’ve had a break in employment, particularly if you are a parent who is going back to...

As a personal trainer, exercise and physical activity can significantly impact your client’s mental health and wellbeing. In addition to being...

The world of health, fitness, and injury recovery is growing every day. As more people take up sports, join gyms, and focus on physical wellbeing,...

No matter which avenue of nursing you’re looking to pursue, every would-be nurse must complete certain academic steps to become a registered...

Returning to education as an adult learner can be both exciting and intimidating. Many people feel apprehensive about picking up their studies...

Teaching assistant roles are often seen as something you fall into, but for many people, they’re a deliberate career choice driven by a desire...

Nursing takes a great deal of commitment, not least because it’s a long and challenging process to gain your qualification. The reason for...