Flexible Working and Working From Home

Flexible Working and Working From Home

Flexible working and working from home is a growing trend with more employers offering employees greater flexibility in how they work. Working from home or remote working, is gaining in popularity as workers try and cut down on travel time and reduce their carbon footprint. In addition to home or remote working, flexible working can include […]

Self-employment: Is it the Right Choice for You?

Self-employment: Is it the right choice for you?

Not sure if self-employment is the right choice for you? Many of us consider self-employment during our working lives. But how do you know if self-employment is the right choice for you? People consider self-employment for a variety of reasons. For some it may be the promise of freedom, the potential to earn more money […]

Will Robots Take Our Jobs?

Will Robots Take Our Jobs?

Are robots set to take YOUR job? There’s been a lot in the press lately about how computerisation and robots are negatively impacting our careers, taking over jobs once mastered by humans. How big is the threat and what steps can you take to ensure you keep your job? While it’s difficult to predict with absolute certainty which jobs […]

The Rise of the Freelance Worker

The Rise of the Freelance Worker

Freelance and remote working is on the rise The number of people working freelance in the UK is growing rapidly. According to a report by the IPSE (The Association for Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed), the number of freelancers in the UK rose by 43% between 2008 and 2016. There are now at least 2 […]