Many companies are feeling the pressure of 2025 not quite going as planned. It was hoped it would be a better year. The economic outlook in January was moderately optimistic. But there has been a fair amount of disruption and that has left individuals and […]
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Most people are uncomfortable talking about themselves. There’s that fine line between sounding boastful and confident. The challenge is that if you don’t come across with a level of confidence, interviewers may doubt your abilities. In today’s article we share some insights, based on our […]
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In a recent speech delivered in Oxfordshire, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced extensive investment for UK infrastructure. There weren’t many surprises. Except perhaps the revived support for the proposed third runway at London Heathrow Airport. Like other major infrastructure projects, it has been in the works […]
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There’s a reason people often stay in jobs they no longer find fulfilling – job hunting can be stressful and overly time consuming. As a senior professional, you probably already have enough on your plate balancing work and home responsibilities, so finding the time to […]
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As part of a job description, companies usually have a list of requirements that job applicants need to meet. These are generated after looking at a role and what makes people successful in them. Does this mean that you should align all of your skills […]
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Applying for a new job? Asking for a raise? Closing a contract for a major framework? Submitting a bid for a tender? All of these tasks involve elements of negotiation, and yet these aren’t skills that most people consciously develop. They just become part of […]
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A recent report estimated that more than a quarter of a million workers will be needed in construction between now and 2028. As a result, government has singled out construction as one of the sectors to benefit from skills development. It’s an ambitious plan with […]
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As much as employees go through the process of searching for a new job, interviewing and considering offers, when it comes to resigning, there’s still a level of anxiety. For some reason in that moment when you have to confront your manager and hand over […]
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Currently industry journals are dominated by headlines citing a continued downturn in construction output. This isn’t really news. Given current economic trends and a multitude of challenges it would have been more surprising if construction had managed to remain buoyant. While the bigger industry picture […]
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The phrase “We can’t afford that!” is used far too frequently when it comes to hiring. And with it comes the expectation that the candidate will give in and accept a lower offer. It’s a job after all. But let’s not forget that it’s a […]
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