We have been asking YOU whether you are looking for a job this month.
Our results reveal the following.....
- 63% of people say "YES" they are looking for a job and do not already have one.
- 30% say "YES" as well that they have a job and they are also looking.
- 2% do not want a job!!
- 4% have a job and are not currently looking.
Positive news that the majority of people either are looking for a job or have a job with only 2% happy not to work.
January is a great time to go on the hunt with many more companies recruiting, advertising and looking for grow. Many want to start fresh and use January as a good time to make new, positive changes to their lives.
Is that you? Tell us your story.....
We are very pleased to collate our latest survey results looking into sexism in the workplace.
96% of respondents say they would respect a man and woman equally as their boss.
Over the years equality is becoming a more discussed topic especially within the workplace. The gap between men and women is reducing but is still prominent in many industries and locations. Will the strive for true equality ever really exist with the clear differences between men and women that will always prevail?
4% of people sadly said they would not respect a man and woman equally - if that was you - who would you respect less and what are your reasons? Please do share....
Does your workplace actively encourage the elimination of sexism? What steps are they taking? Would be great to hear and share ideas.....
We are looking into the value of work experience and the affects it has had or is thought to likely have on the potential of landing a new job.
Work experience can provide invaluable skills that can be highlighted on a job application. Recruiters respect work experience as it displays a desire to learn and develop one self and is always viewed favourably. We want to know your thoughts. Do you think it could help you land your dream job? Has it helped you in the past?
We are also looking at the differences between locations on work experience. Please answer our survey based on where you are currently living. Click on your location below....
UK
USA
Europe
Australia
Canada
Middle East
Asia
It is great to see that lemon water is making an appearance as one of the first things that people consume in the morning. We can imagine that 3 years ago, it was fairly non-existent!
Our latest research around what people have first thing in the morning, show some interesting (some great, some NOT SO great!) facts…..
Top of the pile, coffee or tea, is what the majority of people jump to drinking - a whopping 45% of people start their day off with some caffeine!
29% go for a good hearty breakfast. The option that is sure to kick start the day off well and get the brain ticking. We are happy to see that a decent proportion enjoy a good breaky every morning.
As already mentioned, lemon water was an option and 10% of people now begin their day by cleansing their systems. This is music to our ears 😊
Unfortunately, there are still some that choose NOT to have anything (6%) and others who grab that naughty takeaway (7%). Plus only 3% start their day with a smoothie – although this surprises us with the current trend in juicing and making smoothies - we thought this figure would be much higher. Maybe it is just too time intensive in the morning rush?
In conclusion, we believe that businesses should start to educate their employees about how to begin their day and highlight what options are best for their body and mind. It is in the interest of the company at the end of the day as it can ultimately dictate the employees performance. Who wants a tired, sluggish, grumpy employee in their office?
What are your thoughts?
We have almost completed the aftermath analysis of National Hug Your Boss Day - what brilliant and far-reaching involvement we had this year. We saw mentions including pictures and videos of hugging with bosses and colleagues spanning around the Globe, from Australia to The USA, from The Phillippines to Germany and many more. It really was fantastic to see some many people having fun with the day and hopefully thinking about the serious side of it too :)
You can now see some of the pictures we managed to capture up on the website here.
If we did not publish yours and you want to see it here, please do email us and we would be glad to include your picture.
So, until next year, do remember that your working relationships are hugely important to your everyday happiness at work so please do invest some time in developing them.
If you want to read any of our articles, head over to the website where we provide some ideas for motivating staff, building relationships and more.......
A great result found here that employees who join a company grow to LOVE their boss more than when they first joined the company. It shows that sometimes those arrogant, bossy, bullish, selfish, micro-manager type qualities that are first displayed, fade away and the real "nice" qualities start to glow. Maybe it is just time that is required to get to know their boss which allows their true personality to shine and allows employees to feel comfortable to work along side them.
Our latest findings found the following stats:
- 41% loved their boss more
- 29% liked them more
- 23% felt the same at the beginning of their employment to today
- 4% dislike them more
- 4% hate them more
At least we only have a small number of people that grow to dislike or hate their boss more than when they first started but we wonder what exactly they dislike/hate. Any responders out there that can let us know?
With National Hug Your Boss Day being celebrated next month, we are now gathering data around relationships at work so we can share new statistics and facts.
We are currently asking our users, if they think their relationships with their colleagues could be improved. Do you think they could? Even just a little? Or are they either fine as they are or do you think they are so bad you do not even want to bother to try to improve them?
Whatever situation you find yourself in, let us know and help us build a picture of the current state of relationships at work today.
You can find the survey on our homepage of the website or you can CLICK HERE through to the page. Thank you in advance. We appreciate your input :)
Mental health has become a much talked about subject across the World right now so we have been investigating this delicate field within the workplace and if people felt that mental health had possibly been triggered by certain working situations. With many people working long hours, feeling stressed and struggling to maintain a healthy work life balance it would seem like there could be a link between the two.
The survey asked if people or their friends/colleagues/people they knew had suffered with mental health issues triggered by work related issues. Reassuringly, 70% said no but there were still 30% saying yes, showing us that some working environments may not be right for many. Although the response clearly shows more people stating no, which is great, there is still a large proportion (the 30%) that are suffering, most probably in silence, because of something related to work which could be avoided or addressed. On top of this, we must also account for those who do suffer with mental health issues but do not realise that it is their workplace or job causing it. An interesting statistic according to MIND, the mental health charity found that one in six people suffer from mental health in the workplace.
So, what can we as workers do to try to manage mental health or reduce the potential of it hitting us altogether? Here are some things to think about....
- Take regular breaks and go for a walk to get fresh air
- Create fun social situations with the people you work with, like lunches, drinks, bowling etc
- Listen to music to help you to unwind, de-stress
- Eat healthily and avoid excess alcohol
- Manage the work life balance by avoiding doing too many hours
- Build a to-do list that you can use to make sure you do not become overwhelmed and over-loaded
- Do not leave any problems or uncertainties to brew and always address them with your bosses or colleagues
The MIND website, has some great ideas that we would recommend reading if this is something affecting you. Click here to have a look.
A new role was posted for Zizzi's restaurants yesterday who are looking for a "Regional HR Manager" to cover the South West of the UK.
This role is an opportunity for an HR professional with a real interest in talent development and a strong ER background. The role involves working closely with restaurant teams and Operations Managers to ensure we the company has the right people in the right places getting the best opportunities to develop their career within Zizzi. Building those working relationships will be key in the success of this role, helping to build and maintain successful teams of customer focused individuals.
The role is a field based one and as one of three Regional HR Managers reporting into the Senior HR Manager, this role is key in delivering a consistent standard of support to the Zizzi's people up and down the country.
This is a great opportunity so do not waste any time in applying.
Click through to view the full job description and apply online.
We have had an exciting opportunity registered onto our site this week looking for highly motivated individuals for the Dispatcher role within the Force Contact Department. The successful candidates will enjoy a fast paced and exciting role in a supportive environment that is proud to deliver an excellent service to colleagues and the public using the Force Airwave and telephony systems.
The role involves making resourcing decisions, appropriate to incidents and ensuring the Force meets its graded response times. As a direct link to front line officers, applicants will maintain contact, ensure officer safety and address any immediate issues. As part of the role, applicants will also support colleagues in a side step function within the Service Desk area of the control room. This part of the role involves ongoing support to officers at an incident, liaising with members of the public over the phone and completing IT related intelligence enquiries.
A successful candidate will be one who can demonstrate: a strong ability to manage demand; a decisive problem solving and excellent communication skills. Ideally you should have experience of dealing with the public in a customer services capacity, have experience and confidence in using a variety of IT systems and have proven communication skills.
For a more detailed description, you can click through to our website and apply online. Good luck. Do not forget to let anyone who may be interested in this role know.