There was a time when the word ghosting was reserved for dating apps and messy break-ups. These days, though, it’s crept into the world of hiring — and not in a charming way.
In offices up and down the UK, a familiar debate bubbles quietly between HR, line managers, and the people doing the work: should promotions be based on how long someone’s been around—or how well they’re actually doing the job?
There comes a moment in every organisation when a key role opens up. Maybe someone’s been promoted, maybe someone’s moved on, or maybe it’s just time to scale. Regardless of the reason, the big question lands on the table: Do we promote from within, or bring in fresh talent from outside?
Let’s face it—by the time someone hands in their notice, most companies have already mentally moved on. The exit interview? Often treated as a tick-box exercise, half-heartedly conducted on their last day, sometimes skipped altogether.
There was a time when staying late at the office was worn like a badge of honour. The last one to leave, the first one to log in, the person “always on” — these were the markers of dedication and ambition. But in 2025, the conversation is shifting. More and more, what once looked like commitment now risks being seen as a symptom of poor boundaries, inefficient planning, or even a toxic workplace culture.
There was a time when the phrase “logging off” actually meant something. Now, with the hum of Slack notifications and the relentless ping of email alerts, it feels like we’ve traded the 9-to-5 for a 24/7.
For decades, workplace learning has followed a familiar script: gather everyone in a room (or a virtual one), hand out the slides, and hope the training sticks. But lately, a new contender has entered the ring: microlearning, a bite-sized, flexible approach to professional development that’s rapidly redefining how we think about training.
There’s a long-standing fascination in business with the so-called “alpha” employee, the high-achiever who dominates meetings, drives results, and commands attention.
Remote work has changed the way we think about jobs, freedom, and geography. Over the past few years, governments around the world have rushed to introduce digital nomad visas — schemes that invite professionals to live abroad while working for overseas employers.
A probation period isn’t just a formality or a trial run—it’s the foundation of a working relationship. For both employers and new hires, those first few months can reveal a lot: fit, capability, expectations, and culture alignment. Yet, many businesses still treat probation like a checkbox rather than a strategic stage of onboarding.
Most professionals only think about their personal brand when they’re actively searching for a new role. The CV gets dusted off, LinkedIn gets a refresh, and activity spikes—for a while. But once a role is secured, that energy fades. The result? A brand that looks inconsistent, reactive, and short-lived.
Monday morning. You’ve just sat down with your coffee, laptop open, emails loading—and you’re already dreading next week’s mandatory office day. You don’t mind the work, and you quite like the team, but does the work really need to be done from a specific postcode?
Ambition drives progress, but in the fast-paced world of digital, ecommerce, and marketing, it can also be a double-edged sword. The pressure to deliver results, stay ahead of trends, and prove your worth often pushes professionals into unsustainable routines. Many climb quickly, only to find themselves exhausted—or questioning whether the climb was worth it.
The UK jobs market feels tougher than it has in years. Applications are up, competition is fierce, and employers are becoming far more selective about who they bring on board.
It’s no secret that personality tests have become something of a staple in modern hiring processes. From Myers-Briggs to DiSC, these tools are used across industries with the promise of revealing a candidate’s inner workings – what drives them, how they collaborate, and whether they’ll “fit” into a team. But here’s the thing: we're putting a bit too much stock in them.
