In many workplaces today, employees aren’t just paid for their skills or output, they’re also expected to manage their emotions. Smile through frustration, stay calm with clients, absorb tension from colleagues, and remain endlessly “positive.”
Workplaces love the idea of authenticity these days. You see it in job adverts, onboarding materials, and company value statements. Bring your whole self to work, they say. It sounds liberating, almost therapeutic, especially after years of corporate stiffness.
Few headlines spark as much public outrage as those announcing mass layoffs alongside record-breaking executive bonuses. It’s a storyline we’ve seen repeatedly, from global corporations to household UK brands: workers are told costs must be cut, yet senior leaders walk away with seven-figure rewards. Critics call it hypocrisy.
Anonymous reporting systems have become a staple of modern workplaces. They’re framed as tools for integrity, offering employees a safe way to report bullying, discrimination, harassment, or ethical breaches without fear of retaliation. In theory, they create a fairer, safer organisation.
AI is now woven into the hiring process, from automated CV screening to behaviour-predicting assessments. Companies embrace these tools as a way to save time, sift through huge applicant pools, and reduce human bias. On the surface, it sounds like progress.
The digital, ecommerce, and marketing sectors are bursting with opportunity, but also with noise. For professionals, that can make the next step feel uncertain. Do you chase a role with a bigger title? Pivot into a new specialism? Or stay put and focus on deepening your skills? Without a roadmap, it’s easy to drift—or worse, stall.
Uncertainty has become a defining feature of the jobs market. For digital professionals—whether you’re in ecommerce, marketing, or a hybrid role—the sheer volume of opportunities and competition can feel overwhelming.
Breaking into marketing or digital roles has never been more competitive. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, just out of university, or navigating a career pivot, clarity, structure, and confidence are essential.
Opportunities come in many forms—a new role, a secondment, a project outside your comfort zone. But turning those moments into meaningful outcomes is where the challenge lies. Too often, professionals mistake the opportunity itself as the achievement, when in reality it’s only the beginning.
Job hunting is rarely straightforward. Even in markets filled with opportunities, many professionals find themselves sending out dozens of applications without results. Often, the issue isn’t a lack of talent or ambition—it’s small but critical mistakes that weaken the process. Here are five of the most common pitfalls we see, and how to avoid them.
Careers in digital, ecommerce, and marketing rarely stand still. New tools, new platforms, and shifting consumer behaviours demand constant adjustment. What worked two years ago can quickly feel outdated, and those who resist change risk being left behind.
Quick wins are tempting. A polished CV update, a sudden burst of networking, or a last-minute scramble before an interview—these can sometimes deliver results. But when it comes to long-term professional growth, quick fixes rarely stand the test of time. What truly makes a difference is consistency.
It wasn’t long ago that jumping between jobs every year or two was a surefire way to raise eyebrows. Hiring managers looked at those CVs and saw commitment issues, lack of loyalty, or worse—instability. The term “job hopper” carried the same weight as a red flag.
You’ve got the experience. You’ve delivered results. Your LinkedIn is polished, and you’ve even spent hours fiddling with your CV format to make it look the part. But the interviews? They’re not coming in.
When it comes to attracting and keeping top talent, the question many employers are still wrestling with is this: should you offer more perks, or just pay people more?
