Is the cost of University to students still worth it?
For decades, university in the UK has been positioned as the safest route to stable employment and higher lifetime earnings. Yet for many recent graduates, that promise feels increasingly hollow. With rising tuition fees, a tougher graduate job market, and employers scaling back entry-level hiring, the above question is being asked more openly than ever. […]
What do 2026 priorities look like for businesses?
As businesses move into 2026, one thing is clear: stability is no longer the baseline. Instead, leaders are planning against a backdrop of economic cooling, political influence, rapid technological change and shifting workforce expectations. The result is a complex, sometimes contradictory set of priorities – but with one unifying goal: productivity. A Cooling Labour Market […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas …. or is it?
Christmas is a time of year for us to cherish the time we spend with family and friends. The reality is the journey can be overwhelming and expensive but is it worthwhile in the end? For some the jury is out on that one… Joy Social connection: More time with friends, family, and colleagues through […]
Skills Over Degrees: Rethinking Recruitment for a Changing Workforce
The Shifting Landscape of Hiring Recruitment is evolving. Employers are increasingly moving away from a strict focus on academic qualifications, placing far greater emphasis on demonstrable skills, adaptability and real-world performance. Where once a degree served as a universal shorthand for intelligence and diligence, it is now becoming clear that credentials alone are insufficient for […]