Advice and Opinion - October 2025
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Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2025 by Ian Thomas — No comments
There’s a quiet shift happening in the job market. Employers are rethinking what they value most, and it’s no longer only about qualifications or job titles. In 2026, opportunity will favour people who can show what they can actually do. Skills — not labels — are becoming the new currency of work. That’s good news, because skills can be learned, refreshed, and expanded at any point in your ...
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Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
Across every industry, the future of work is being rewritten — shaped by technology, sustainability, and a growing expectation that inclusion is not a slogan but a standard. The modern workplace is evolving faster than ever before, and yet, at its core, the next decade of employment will depend on something profoundly human: connection, understanding, and adaptability. By 2030, the most ...
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Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2025 by Kirsty Jones — No comments
Few things feel as daunting as starting again. Whether it’s a change of industry, role, or direction altogether, a career shift can stir excitement and fear in equal measure. Yet, more people are doing it than ever before. What used to be seen as a risky move has become a sign of adaptability — an ability to evolve with the world of work rather than be left behind by it. The old model of one ...
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Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2025 by Kim Cockayne — No comments
There are few things more unsettling than watching a career you’ve built suddenly shift beneath you. A redundancy letter, a missed promotion, or a period of burnout can all shake the sense of certainty that work so often gives us. When that happens, it’s not just a professional setback — it’s a deeply personal one. Losing confidence after a career knock is entirely human. It challenges your sense ...
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Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2025 by Priya Sharma — No comments
There’s a moment that many professionals recognise — sitting in a meeting, scrolling through company profiles, or watching a leadership announcement and realising there’s no one who looks like you. It’s not just about race, gender, or age. It’s about identity, belonging, and the quiet weight of being different in a space where familiarity often equals comfort. For those from underrepresented ...
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Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2025 by Kim Cockayne — No comments
The way we work has changed forever. The office, once the stage for professional visibility, has been replaced by screens, video calls, and a steady stream of digital messages. For many, this shift has brought freedom and flexibility. But it has also created a new challenge — how do you get noticed in a world where everyone’s working remotely? In traditional offices, presence spoke volumes. You ...
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Posted on Friday, October 17, 2025 by Kim Cockayne — No comments
The world of work has always evolved, but in recent years that evolution has felt more like acceleration. Entire industries have shifted shape, job titles have appeared that didn’t exist a decade ago, and the expectations placed on professionals have changed just as quickly. In the middle of all this movement, one question quietly sits in the back of many minds: how do you keep your career moving ...
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Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2025 by Kim Cockayne — No comments
Making a good impression has always mattered in the workplace, but the rules have changed. In an era of remote meetings, hybrid teams, and constant connectivity, the first impression you make often isn’t face to face — it’s through an email, a message, or a camera lens. The challenge is no longer about shaking hands or remembering names. It’s about how you communicate, how you show up digitally, ...
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Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2025 by Kim Cockayne — No comments
Speaking up at work can feel easier said than done. For many professionals, especially those in new environments or underrepresented spaces, finding the confidence to share an idea or opinion can be daunting. You might worry about how your thoughts will be received, or whether they’ll carry the same weight as someone else’s. Yet the ability to speak up — to contribute ideas, ask questions, and ...
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Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2025 by Kim Cockayne — No comments
Few moments in a career carry as much anticipation as the first day in a new job. It’s the start of something fresh — a chance to grow, to prove yourself, and to redefine how others see you. But behind the excitement often sits a quieter feeling: uncertainty. Even the most experienced professionals can feel nervous stepping into a new environment. New roles come with unfamiliar systems, people, ...