It’s that time of year again when having salary conversations can feel awkward, but they are an inevitable part of working life. Whether you’re starting a new role or discussing a pay review, there comes a point where you need to decide if you are comfortable with what is on…
There was a time, not so long ago, when being brilliant with numbers was all you needed. Back in 1980, if you were strong on the technical side but not exactly a people person, the job market rewarded you handsomely. You could sit quietly at your desk, crunch data, and…
In the highly technical worlds of Actuarial, Investment, and Risk, your mathematical prowess is a given. However, in a sector where every candidate boasts impressive credentials, standing out requires more than just a flawless transcript or an FIA. This is where a specialist recruitment partner becomes your greatest asset. ‘You would say that!’…
Like clockwork, the new year begins and most of us find ourselves scribbling down a list of goals for the year ahead. Lose weight. Read more books. Learn a language. Run a marathon. And sure enough, by February we’re feeling like we’ve already failed….. This ritual is so ingrained that it almost…
Traditionally the second week back at work in January is the most miserable week of the year and everything is a bit of a struggle – but genuine fulfilment is about doing things that make us happy and the secret to happiness is a lot more simple. So forget the…
It’s December, and somewhere right now a woman is writing her mother-in-law’s Christmas card. She’s also buying gifts for her husband’s siblings, wrapping presents for people she sees once a year, and mentally running through a checklist that grows longer by the day. Her partner, meanwhile, is blissfully unaware of…
