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Why British workers are now more likely to work into their 70s

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Why British workers are now more likely to work into their 70s

What does King Charles have in common with nearly 300,000 British men who don’t have any royal credentials? They’re all working into their 70s. Once upon a time, a free bus pass signalled the start of retirement, but the days of hanging up your proverbial hat at 60 are becoming increasingly rare as the cost-of-living crisis is forcing more workers ...

09 June 2023 /people

5 of the highest earning roles in the UK tech sector

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

5 of the highest earning roles in the UK tech sector

While the UK has narrowly managed to avoid slipping into recession, the cost of living crisis has put salaries—and how they’re not stretching as far as they used to—sharply into focus. Although a six-figure salary might seem bankable on paper, £100,000 does not stretch as far as it used to. In London, it’s estimated that average monthly costs for a...

28 April 2023 /people

How can employers encourage employees to return to the office?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

How can employers encourage employees to return to the office?

What started as a temporary measure to deal with the outbreak of the coronavirus has evolved to a new way of working which has revolutionised the traditional 9-5 workday and become a permanent fixture. Yes, we are talking about remote working; the contentious issue that is dividing employers and employees across the nation. According to recent dat...

21 April 2023 /people

5 ways ChatGPT can boost your job search

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

5 ways ChatGPT can boost your job search

There is no ignoring the headlines surrounding mass layoffs across the tech sector. With so much fresh tech talent being released back into the hiring pool, the competition to bag a new role is greater than ever before. Yet there is hope—a recent survey found that 79% of those laid off from a tech company job got a new job within three months, and...

17 March 2023 /people

How can remote workers get their time back?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

How can remote workers get their time back?

Three years since the start of the pandemic, it is safe to deduce that remote work has become the new normal. From saving time on commuting to increased wellbeing, remote work has afforded workers the flexibility and freedom to prioritise work-life balance while also getting the job done. The data backs this up: 62% of workers feel more productive ...

10 March 2023 /people

Can AI deliver the future of wellness at work?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Can AI deliver the future of wellness at work?

Could robots replace the human race? Could machines stage a mass revolt and take over the planet? Thankfully, both scenarios seem far-fetched, but with advances in machine learning and the advent of ChatGPT transforming and simplifying the tasks performed by people, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be viewed with suspicion and trepidation...

03 February 2023 /people

Will your employer step up with a pay raise this year?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Will your employer step up with a pay raise this year?

Whether you are buying food or filling your car with fuel, your salary is not stretching as far as it used to. The Office of National Statistics has been conducting extensive research into the area and found that the lowest-priced everyday grocery items have gone up 17% during 2022, and a lack of disposable income has led to a 3% decrease in debit...

20 January 2023 /people

Is Slack-splaining eating into your work day?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Is Slack-splaining eating into your work day?

‘Wow!!! Thank you SO much. LOL…’ What do these three phrases have in common? They are all part of the Slack-splaining lexicon of excess exclamation marks, unnecessary capitalisation and informal acronyms the vast majority of us have adopted since we started working remotely and now rely on instant messaging apps to communicate with colleagues thro...

18 November 2022 /people

Being 1% happier at work could boost the economy by £24 billion

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Being 1% happier at work could boost the economy by £24 billion

Can happiness really be quantified? The answer is a resounding ‘yes’ according to research conducted by Psychological Technologies (PSYT). Its app-based study of UK employees found that if every employee in the country was just 1% happier, it could add £24 billion to the UK economy every year. It also calculated that being 1% happier could boost t...

11 November 2022 /people

Rejected for a job? You should consider reapplying

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Rejected for a job? You should consider reapplying

Rejection is never easy, especially when it comes to your career. But a rejection letter doesn’t have to mean you’ve come to the end of the road with a particular job or company. According to research compiled by StandOut CV, only 2% of candidates that apply for a job will be called for an interview, and employers will typically only call six peopl...

04 November 2022 /people

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

These perks can add to your salary

In the post-pandemic world, perks like on-site meals and snacks, massages, and being able to conduct a team meeting from the comfort of an indoor hammock have lost their value. According to a new Work Trend Index study, 47% of workers are now more likely to put family and personal life over work than they were before the pandemic. In addition, 53%...

21 October 2022 /people

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