Tag: work
Half of working adults believe pandemic has damaged career prospects
A poll of 2,000 employed or recently unemployed adults found almost one in 10 believe the industry or sector in which they work has become unstable following the events of the past 12 months. Others have had their pay reduced (eight per cent) or hours cut (11 per cent) as some businesses battle to keep…
Small business owners reveal Top 30 things they wish they’d known
Small business owners have revealed the things they wish they'd known before starting out, including the importance of being patient – and being prepared to sacrifice their personal life! Research of 500 UK SME owners also revealed they would have liked to have appreciated how important sales and marketing is, as well as how much paperwork…
1 in 3 adults unhappy in current job, claims survey
A study of 2,000 workers found 32 per cent feel unhappy in their current job and 18 per cent are dissatisfied with their quality of life at work. Over the last 12 months, 64 per cent of the employees polled were based at home, resulting in 61 per cent of them working outside of their…
6 in 10 office workers unable to separate work and home life
Almost six in 10 office workers are struggling to separate work and home life with some calling for a 'fake commute' to take the place of a real one. A survey of 2,000 UK adults who have been forced to work from home this year found the average person is saving 60 minutes a day…
Nine To Five Style: How To Look Chic At Work
When you’re someone that loves style, it’s safe to say that you may always want to be able to look and feel good. Whether you’re obsessed with the catwalks and designer trends, or you prefer to keep an eye on what’s cropping up in the high street and local styles, fashion can be a lot…
Almost half Brits considering career change
Almost half of Brits are considering a career change - with medical professions, landscape gardening and teaching topping the list of preferred industries.A survey of 2,000 adults revealed this year’s events had left two-thirds thinking life is too short to be working in a job they hate. This could mean a shift in…
British workers burning out through lack of holiday
The average British worker has not taken any leave from work for more than TWO months - and has shelved NINE days off they had planned to take because of the lockdown. Of the 2,000 workers polled, more than half said they had 'completely written off’ 2020 when it comes to taking holidays from work.…
Natural light tops list of ‘dream office’ requirements
Brits dream of an office with free soft drinks, glorious views from the windows - and their very own dog, of course. A study of 2,000 office workers showed the ‘perfect’ office also has eight colleagues working in open-plan harmony, four plants, a fully-stocked kitchen and sleeping pods. Lots of natural light, sofas, large corner…
4 in 10 bosses reject candidates because of tattoos
Over 40 per cent of British bosses admit to NOT employing someone just because of their visible tattoos, according to a new survey. A study of 1,000 bosses found that despite UK employment laws banning employers from discriminating against anyone because of their sex, religion or other personal characteristics, many are doing so anyway.…
Are you a workaholic? We reveal Top 20 signs
Britain is a nation of workaholics. A study of 2,000 office workers found that four in 10 adults admitted they cannot leave work alone and one in six frequently spends more than 11 hours a week working when they are away from the office, checking emails and making calls. And while almost half say…
