Rising job opportunities in Northern and Scottish cities
An increasingly mobile workforce across the UK means there is more opportunity than ever for employers based outside of London. Recruiters need not limit their candidate search to their local area – they can expand their talent pool by speaking to those potential candidates who are open to relocating. Key to attracting top talent from across the UK is a.Read more
Rising job opportunities in Northern and Scottish cities
An increasingly mobile workforce across the UK means there is more opportunity than ever for employers based outside of London. Recruiters need not limit their candidate search to their local area – they can expand their talent pool by speaking to those potential candidates who are open to relocating. Key to attracting top talent from across the UK is a.Read more
The impact of negative working relationships and how to fix them
Recent research from Totaljobs has found that 6 in 10 UK workers have someone they consider to be a ‘work enemy’.
While ‘enemy’ may seem a strong word, the impact poor working relationships can have on a team, and department shouldn’t be underestimated. Our research revealed that over three-quarters of people who say that they have a poor.Read more
Totaljobs Insight Breakfast: The rise of the Northern Pound
Following the release of our research into The Northern Pound, which found that £1 is worth almost 20% more in the North compared to London, Totaljobs hosted the first in a series of roundtable events.
Taking place in Dakota Deluxe, Leeds on February 26th, Totaljobs’ Alison Edwards was joined by Professor of Economics at Lancaster University Geraint Johnes.Read more
£1 is worth almost 20% more in the North compared to London
There’s been a long-held assumption that those working in London get a “better deal” than those in the North. More job opportunities and higher pay are commonly associated with the capital. However, with large companies such as Channel 4 moving headquarters to the North, it’s clear the Northern Powerhouse is thriving.
Totaljobs delved further into the differences between Londoners and.Read more
RADs Winners 2019
The hotly anticipated RAD Awards 2019 took place last night at Grosvenor House, London. And what a night it was! The evening is a great chance to catch up with people from across the industry, as well as celebrate the successes of the past year. We’re thrilled to sponsor the event and hope everyone who attended enjoyed the merriment of.Read more
January jobs rush: almost 1.3 million applications as candidates make their next career move
January 2019 is speeding by and jobseekers have been busy. We typically see a spike in activity on Totaljobs.com and Jobsite.co.uk at the start of each new year, and 2019 is no exception. Once people return back to work after the holidays, career goals are on the minds of many, meaning people are ready to get stuck into the job.Read more
Kickstarting 2019 with a new Totaljobs brand campaign: Get everything you need from a job
1st January 2019 marks not only the start of the New Year, but the launch of our latest advertising campaign, along with a refreshed brand positioning.
The new multichannel campaign is our biggest to date, targeting 18-54-year-olds in the North of England between now and 31st March. It can be seen at home on TV and Video On Demand; out and.Read more
How to make your company transgender-inclusive
Joanne Lockwood is the founder and CEO of SEE Change Happen, which provides organisations and businesses with advice and services on equality, diversity and inclusion. It specialises in awareness and support in the workplace in relation to LGBT+, transgender, and gender non-conforming people.
In this article Joanne reflects on research by totaljobs on trans employee.Read more
‘Tis the season for temporary work
Despite ever-changing work practices and employment trends, some things stay constant. One such thing is seasonal working, and in the run up to Christmas, totaljobs and Jobsite have recorded 1.6 million applications from candidates looking for seasonal work. This marks an 11% increase year on year, rising from just over 1.4 million for the same period in 2017.
In a similar.Read more
What actions are employers taking to tackle the gender pay gap?
Saturday 10th November marks Equal Pay Day, according to the Fawcett Society – the day that women effectively stop earning relative to men due to the gender pay gap. This day varies slightly each year to reflect any changes in the gap.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this year the pay gap for full-time workers.Read more