Handling Redundancy in London During COVID-19
There is no escaping the fact that we are now transitioning from the government-backed furlough scheme to the reality of redundancies throughout London and the wider UK: British Airways, the BBC, Marks and Spencer, Arup, OVO Energy, BP, Rolls Royce, HSBC, Accenture, The Restaurant Group, John Lewis, Boots and Burger…
View PostHandling the Headlines in London During COVID-19
At the moment, wherever you look, if you are still looking, the news has confirmed and indeed amplified our biggest fears. Here are a selection of employment related headlines concerning job losses written in May, June and July of this year: May: “6 million fear losing their job” June: “millions…
View PostJerry Maguire Had it Right – How to Make the Most Out of Your Recruitment Agency During COVID-19
Jerry Maguire Had it Right – How to Make the Most Out of Your Recruitment Agency During COVID-19 As we work through 2020, there will be many more candidates seeking work than there are available jobs in London. Here are our top tips for working with your Recruitment Agency during…
View PostHow to Prepare for Your Video Interview During COVID-19
How to Prepare for Your Video Interview There is good news to share. As we enter August, we are seeing an increasing number of vacancies in London, and with them an increasing number of job interviews – the majority of which are being conducted on-line. Here are our top tips…
View PostNavigating Unemployment to Gain Employment During COVID-19
If you are reading this and you are currently looking for work in London, this will be a daunting time. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in the UK has cushioned the immediate jobs shock that would have undoubtedly witnessed millions of jobs lost, however this government support comes to…
View PostHow to Cope with an Increased Workload in London Offices Due to COVID-19
Coronavirus has brought many challenges throughout the last 6 months and with many people furloughed or sadly being made redundant, those left behind to ‘hold fort’ in London offices have been sometimes struggling to keep up. Are you taking on new tasks outside your role, working longer hours or have…
View PostReminder – Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Reminder – Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in the UK which has witnessed millions of people being paid by the government, whilst not being allowed to work, comes to an end on October 31st 2020 – just 3 months from now. From…
View PostFinding Work During COVID-19 – Interviewing an Aussie in London
Finding work during COVID-19 – Interviewing an Aussie in London Most have a story of how COVID-19 has affected their life in one way or another with many being furloughed or left unemployed. You would have heard stories from your friends of very bad timing, maybe having to move back…
View PostUnlocking Lockdown in London – Easier Said Than Done!
Unlocking lockdown in London – easier said than done! It is becoming apparent that it is far easier to “lock down” than it is to “unlock”. The UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said earlier this week: “I want people to go back to work as carefully as possible – it’s…
View PostAffordable Tips for Setting up Remotely – For Your Urgent Start Role in London
Affordable tips setting up remotely – for your quick start temporary role in London When I first moved from Auckland to London in 2016, I had a suitcase, a backpack and only my iPhone tying me to the digital world. For most people travelling, a smartphone will be more than…
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