Digital Republic
2020 was the year where businesses had to adopt new digital technologies and new working practices. Business and consumer behaviour is changing rapidly, and digitalisation will continue at pace. Technology kept us going last year, but what of 2021? Focusing on our core markets, we’ve gathered together some of our favourite digital trends for 2021:
Even in normal times, January is already a tough time of year for many, as cold weather bites and the days are short. But after an incredibly difficult 2020 and amid a third national lockdown, this month feels tougher than ever. Today is also the third Monday in January, dubbed “Blue Monday” – supposedly the most depressing
2020, a year that many would prefer to forget. A year that saw technology businesses face unprecedented challenges, revenues threatened and significant impacts on company growth and hiring strategies. It was also the year that saw the UK strike a deal with the European Union, end the 11-month transition period and exit the EU single
Summary. Ever been rejected for a job, even before an interview? You’re not alone. To get over your job search woes and get noticed by recruiters, follow these tips. Don’t fixate on just one job opening. Instead, understand that job searching is a numbers game. Not all job descriptions are an accurate representation of the
In a more normal year, common career goals might include landing a new job, getting a promotion or learning new skills. But depending on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted your life, not to mention your job, the plans you set for yourself at the beginning of 2020 may not have played out like expected.
Worried about your job search during these socially distant holidays? It may be your lucky season. If you’re looking for a job and watching the coming COVID-19 holiday season loom, don’t despair: It could be your lucky break. “My advice around the holiday season is to keep the search active,” says Sharon Patterson, chief human
How has life changed for digital agencies, and how are they adapting to the new normal? A survey finds out. By now, you certainly don’t need to be reminded of how the coronavirus pandemic is changing the world. The effects are everywhere, in the way we work, play and rest. Naturally, digital agencies are among
While Brexit preparations might still seem a distant set of priorities for some organisations, in July the government issued more detailed guidance on how the new points-based immigration framework would operate from the start of 2021. Claire Nilson and Hodon Anastasi outline the main points. On Monday 13 July, the government released further details on the
Four years of Brexit uncertainty and counting. Add the severe impacts of a global pandemic and many employers of people in the UK are unprepared for the new immigration system starting on 1 January 2021. According to a survey by campaign group the 3 million, only 14% of companies said they were clear on the
2020 was the year that HR was required to react to the unexpected, but it’s now time to plan for the known challenges in the coming year. We look at what HR can do to prepare for 2021. 1. Be ready for the new immigration system The end of the Brexit transition period means that
