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Are you in a career funk? Here's what to do
about 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoIt's not uncommon to have phases at work where you find yout tasks difficult to complete or you even dread the thought of going to work at all. But when it starts to go on for prolonged periods, it's time to listen to your body both physically and mentally to work out what it's telling you. Is it a lack of sleep? Maybe it's the dark mornings or something in your personal lif...
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Reviewing the ups and downs of the labour market over the past year
about 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoAs an employer, it's important to know the context in which you are recruiting. This blogexamines a few of the trends we've noticed recently that it would be useful for you to be aware of. Overall, there are lots of jobs available, but fewer people to fill them. Some industries are finding it harder to recruit, due to this year's increase in vacancies and reduction in unempl...
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Are digital skills important for you and your workforce?
about 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoWhen it comes to social care english, maths and employability skills all form the core skills needed for any role within the sector. However one area, largely overlooked but is just as important is digital skills. And though digital technologies are most commonly used in business administration and communications it is also significantly impacting the delivery of care and s...
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Top five skills every social worker needs
about 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoWorking in social care can be demanding and requires a multiple of different skills to be able to manage the day-to day. In such a varied profession, what are the top qualities every social worker needs to do their job? Here are just five of the top skills we think are crucial to a social worker. Critical thinking Being able to analyse cases through not just the social...
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How does the future look for social care?
about 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoYou've no doubt heard of the baby boomers – they are the people born during a big peak in birth rate between the mid-1940s after the second world war, until the early 1960s. They are now aged in their 50s to 70s, and nearing the end of their working life or retired. Some of them are already moving into nursing homes or needing care in their own home. This demographic bulge m...
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Motivating your team in 2019
about 5 years ago by Lorena VeneticoAccording to a report from Jobbio, only 23% of Brits are happy in their current role. That means a whopping 77% of your team are sitting at work experiencing some level of unhappiness. We spend most of our waking hours at work and commuting, so it’s vital that our workspace is a place that brings us happiness and satisfaction. Loving what do you is a vital component of su...