by Sukanya Patel | Mar 22, 2022 | Sustainability
The UNs 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity – a bold plan to shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path, including creating conditions for sustainable, inclusive and sustained economic growth,...
by Sukanya Patel | Mar 9, 2022 | Employability
Like many directors of small businesses, we were reluctant to take on student placements or interns (even when fully funded externally) because, let’s face it, the most valuable commodity people have is time. The first question business owners usually ask is about...
by Sukanya Patel | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
A new year traditionally encourages us all to take up habits that are good for us in some way. So, it’s no surprise that Data Privacy Week (24-28 January) pops up early in the year. The week is all about empowering individuals and businesses to respect privacy,...
by Sukanya Patel | Jan 24, 2022 | Employability
So, you want to open up your own niche business? “You’ll never find any customers,” Your family remark. “You’ll be a small fish in a big pond!” Your friends declare. Armed with the stress that any soon-to-be entrepreneur faces, you start to wonder whether they’re...
by Sukanya Patel | Jan 10, 2022 | Employability
Navigating LinkedIn as a young person entering the job market can seem daunting. This guide will offer advice on utilising the platform to present your most employable self to prospective networks and employers. A Perfect Profile In a recent interview with...
by Sukanya Patel | Dec 13, 2021 | Sustainability
Living sustainably as a student can seem challenging; often non environmentally friendly options are cheaper and easier to find. However, young people are increasingly active and interested in shopping sustainably and one of their biggest concerns entering the job...
by Sukanya Patel | Nov 29, 2021 | Employability
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed working practices over the last year and a half. But now, as infection rates continue to fall and restrictions are gradually eased, what will recruitment in a post-COVID world look like for Birmingham-based businesses?...
by Sukanya Patel | Nov 15, 2021 | Development
We know that autumn is often a stressful time of the year as summer is finishing and many people are either returning to a long stint of work before Christmas or to education. Especially in a post-Covid world, people are likely to have a number of worries around this...
by Sukanya Patel | Nov 1, 2021 | Employability, Sustainability
A recent study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) attributed long working hours to heart disease, strokes and even death. So, it is now more important than ever to slow down and cultivate a more sustainable work-life balance. But, what exactly does a sustainable...
by Sukanya Patel | Oct 4, 2021 | Employability
‘at the most important crossroads of life, there’s no signposts’ HEMINGWAY Leaving university life behind after a whirlwind four years of constant studying, friendship, and partying can hit hard. Moving back home and unpacking boxes of amazing memories – for me...
