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75% of UK workers have an unhealthy relationship with work

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

75% of UK workers have an unhealthy relationship with work

There is no disputing that the post-pandemic popularity of remote working options has helped ease the work-life balance conundrum, but it has not solved it entirely. In fact, the vast majority (75%) of UK workers still have an unhealthy relationship with work and the issue is so persistent, 83% would be willing to take a pay cut to guarantee a hap...

06 October 2023 /people

UK Fintech stays a safe bet for tech workers

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

UK Fintech stays a safe bet for tech workers

Despite remaining the centre of European fintech investment and attracting more funding than any other country in the EMEA region, London has witnessed a 57% decline in fintech investment in the past year. According to data compiled by KPMG, investment dropped to £4.6 billion in the first half of 2023 compared to the £10.8 billion witnessed in 2022...

22 September 2023 /people

3 leading UK fintechs are hiring for remote roles

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

3 leading UK fintechs are hiring for remote roles

Remote working is the great debate that doesn’t look like it’s to be getting resolved anytime soon. Recent data compiled by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) found that 84% of workers plan on carrying out a mix of working at home and working in the office post-pandemic. Separate data from RingCentral established that 60% of UK workers would r...

25 August 2023 /people

Why are fewer women negotiating pay raises?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Why are fewer women negotiating pay raises?

From the number of men holding senior leadership positions to women avoiding certain male-dominated industries, gender inequality within the workplace is a multifaceted issue. One area where it remains particularly prevalent is pay negotiations––or lack thereof––if a recent study into the salary negotiation habits of workers in the UK and Ireland

11 August 2023 /people

Should tech move past toxic slogan culture?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Should tech move past toxic slogan culture?

While Mark Zuckerberg’s famous “move fast and break things” mantra may serve him well during his unconfirmed MMA cage fight with Elon Musk, is this way of thinking still facilitating growth and innovation? In the last 18 months, Zuckerberg’s Meta has made over 21,000 staff redundant and has implemented a “Year of Efficiency” to offset the huge los...

28 July 2023 /people

Why British workers are now more likely to work into their 70s

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Why British workers are now more likely to work into their 70s

What does King Charles have in common with nearly 300,000 British men who don’t have any royal credentials? They’re all working into their 70s. Once upon a time, a free bus pass signalled the start of retirement, but the days of hanging up your proverbial hat at 60 are becoming increasingly rare as the cost-of-living crisis is forcing more workers ...

09 June 2023 /people

5 of the highest earning roles in the UK tech sector

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

5 of the highest earning roles in the UK tech sector

While the UK has narrowly managed to avoid slipping into recession, the cost of living crisis has put salaries—and how they’re not stretching as far as they used to—sharply into focus. Although a six-figure salary might seem bankable on paper, £100,000 does not stretch as far as it used to. In London, it’s estimated that average monthly costs for a...

28 April 2023 /people

How can employers encourage employees to return to the office?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

How can employers encourage employees to return to the office?

What started as a temporary measure to deal with the outbreak of the coronavirus has evolved to a new way of working which has revolutionised the traditional 9-5 workday and become a permanent fixture. Yes, we are talking about remote working; the contentious issue that is dividing employers and employees across the nation. According to recent dat...

21 April 2023 /people

5 ways ChatGPT can boost your job search

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

5 ways ChatGPT can boost your job search

There is no ignoring the headlines surrounding mass layoffs across the tech sector. With so much fresh tech talent being released back into the hiring pool, the competition to bag a new role is greater than ever before. Yet there is hope—a recent survey found that 79% of those laid off from a tech company job got a new job within three months, and...

17 March 2023 /people

How can remote workers get their time back?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

How can remote workers get their time back?

Three years since the start of the pandemic, it is safe to deduce that remote work has become the new normal. From saving time on commuting to increased wellbeing, remote work has afforded workers the flexibility and freedom to prioritise work-life balance while also getting the job done. The data backs this up: 62% of workers feel more productive ...

10 March 2023 /people

Can AI deliver the future of wellness at work?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Can AI deliver the future of wellness at work?

Could robots replace the human race? Could machines stage a mass revolt and take over the planet? Thankfully, both scenarios seem far-fetched, but with advances in machine learning and the advent of ChatGPT transforming and simplifying the tasks performed by people, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be viewed with suspicion and trepidation...

03 February 2023 /people

Will your employer step up with a pay raise this year?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Will your employer step up with a pay raise this year?

Whether you are buying food or filling your car with fuel, your salary is not stretching as far as it used to. The Office of National Statistics has been conducting extensive research into the area and found that the lowest-priced everyday grocery items have gone up 17% during 2022, and a lack of disposable income has led to a 3% decrease in debit...

20 January 2023 /people

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