by Worksmiths | Sep 1, 2023 | 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 Worksmiths | Aug 15, 2023 | Candidates
‘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...
by Worksmiths | 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 Worksmiths | Jan 10, 2022 | Candidates
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 Worksmiths | Nov 29, 2021 | Candidates
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 Worksmiths | 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 Worksmiths | Nov 1, 2021 | Candidates, 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 Worksmiths | Oct 4, 2021 | Sustainability
As part of our Sustainable Business series, we were fortunate enough to spend some time with Daniel Chivers to talk about his start-up, Commute. Commute is a car-sharing app with an inspiring vision that promises to help make an impact towards the West Midland’s...
by Worksmiths | Sep 27, 2021 | Candidates
Covid-19 has had a major impact on the acceptance of working from home. The pandemic gave people no choice but to work from home and employers were shown that the majority of the time the quality of work was maintained. The opportunity to work from home has been...
by Worksmiths | Sep 23, 2021 | Candidates, Development
We spoke to two women in STEM careers about their experience in the sector and what it was like returning from a career break. They spoke about what support they received from their employers and what they would like to see in future for people returning from a career...
