A current study by the Federal Reserve showed that even more individuals 55+ years are now working longer. This is a reversal of the trend of a couple of decades earlier. It appears the Baby Boomers are not retiring as early as expected. There are a few factors: 1. They […]

For those trying to decide the best degree program to enrol in, you may have already narrowed your choices to one that pays extremely well. The most in demand jobs will be STEM jobs: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics related fields. To add to being well paid, you’ll want to […]

Recent government legislation has confirmed another coalition-enforced blow to higher education. Currently, any student who has purchased a loan post-1990 faces further monetary concerns and debts after they leave university. As we all know too well, an atypical UK or EU undergraduate who commenced their studies in 2012 will end […]

Despite unemployment in the UK being high, it has actually dropped by 25% in the last 20 years! With today’s ever changing economy, job security can be a real worry. Many people are nervous about what the future may hold for them, and their position. For those not working and […]

Escaping the dreary daily routine of the nine to five may seem like the ideal lifestyle to many, but how does it really compare to working under someone else? There are certainly benefits and disadvantages to both of these work environments and situations; and I’m going to be exploring in […]

Finding the perfect employee can be difficult. There’s always a risk that they won’t be the right fit, but it’s a risk that all business owners must take. But what if you do hire a problem employee? How can you tell if your employee is stealing from the company, or […]

For years I have been using Gumtree because it is large and has almost every category you can think of. However, I rarely get a really good applicant or job provider through it and so I started to think that perhaps I should search for something more personal which could […]

Being small has its own advantages. Especially when economic times are tough – small business are more malleable and likely to adapt, if they’re smart about it. But perhaps you’ve reached a crossroads now and you want to expand. It’s often hard to get noticed, when you’re a small player. […]