We are very quickly approaching the first anniversary of the first lockdown back in March 2020. For many, this also means a year away from the office, a year without seeing any colleagues and a year of working from home. I am sure I am not alone in the fact that I was highly optimistic/naive Read more about A year away from the office[…]
We speak to those going through redundancy on a daily basis, a process that is often compared to a type of bereavement. With feelings of loss, anger, sadness, confusion, and panic to name but a few. Whether expected or sudden, redundancy can cause huge uncertainty, stress and anxiety, and can make existing mental health problems Read more about The importance of looking after your mental health[…]
While the furlough scheme has managed to protect over 11million jobs since the pandemic began, with 4.7 million workers on the scheme during January 2021 (1), it hasn’t been able to protect every job and many organisations have had to make the difficult decision to make redundancies. While there might be a reluctance to invest Read more about Why it’s important to offer outplacement in a time of turmoil[…]
If you are one of the growing number of people that have been made redundant due to the ongoing pandemic, you’d be forgiven for wondering whether it’s even possible to find a new job at the current time. However, while certain sectors are undeniably struggling, not all are, and there are opportunities out there. Looking Read more about How to job hunt in a time of turmoil[…]
With Christmas just around the corner, many people would consider it best to pause their job hunt and focus on turkey and trimmings. But don’t write off December too quickly, there are many reasons why it’s still worthwhile continuing your search for a new role. 1. There are still jobs out there – just because Read more about Why you should continue your job search in December[…]
This year we are celebrating our 25th anniversary. It only feels like yesterday that Chiumento was ‘born’ but when I reflect on those 25 years it highlights that although some aspects of outplacement have changed out of all recognition, the reason why we do it and what sits at the core, remains unchanged. Fact 1: Read more about The unchanging core…[…]
After what may feel like months and months on the job hunt, receiving the news that a company wants to have you in for an interview can be both exciting and terrifying. It was tough enough to remain hopeful during the job search, but now the anxiety sets in. While you are thrilled at the Read more about Preparing for your next interview with confidence[…]
The amount of time we spend looking at a screen is ever increasing, the impact of this on our professional and personal lives is often up for debate. We spoke to, Nisha Gera from wellbeing specialists Joyful Living for some advice on how to have a digital detox. Guest blog: Nisha Gera from Joyful Living From smart phones and tablets Read more about Is it time for a digital detox?[…]