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Where could your skills take you? It's no secret that many industries across the UK are facing talent shortages as a…
By Michael Page
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What skills do you need as a modern-day marketer?
What skills do you need as a modern-day marketer?
In today’s competitive recruitment market, it’s important to showcase both hard and soft skills on your CV to help you…
By Michael Page
5 min read
How to change careers during a pandemic
How to change careers during a pandemic
You may find yourself looking for a new opportunity or change of pace this year, so if finding a new job is on your…
By Michael Page
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Growing your Career

The best online courses for upskilling
The best online courses for upskilling
In the modern workplace, it is important to keep learning, developing and growing your skillset, due to new technology,…
By Michael Page
6 min read
Top skills for 2021
Top skills for 2021
500 Senior leaders told us which skills they think are the most important for the challenges ahead. Here are the 21…
By Michael Page
7 min read
Mentoring in a crisis: Why it is key and how to make it work
Mentoring in a crisis: Why it is key and how to make it work
In the wake of the initial impact of Covid-19, people right across the globe have been forced to adapt to a period of…
By Michael Page
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Candidate attraction

Everything you need to know about company benefits post-lockdown
Everything you need to know about company benefits post-lockdown
The pandemic has changed the way many businesses across the UK function. Employers and employees have had to adapt…
By Michael Page
4 min read
The changing attitudes toward what employees want
The changing attitudes toward what employees want
In the wake of Covid-19 we’ve seen a huge shift in the way candidates want to work, with top talent asking for more…
By Michael Page
4 min read
Employment experts advise: Don’t abandon your purpose in a crisis
Employment experts advise: Don’t abandon your purpose in a crisis
In these unprecedented times, we have seen organisations go to extraordinary lengths to survive. Covid-19 has…
By Michael Page
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Diversity and Inclusion

Top tips for managing your mental health while working from home
Top tips for managing your mental health while working from home
In this article, we discuss key considerations for managing your mental health whilst working from home, drawing upon…
By Michael Page
3 min read
Why removing menopause stigma is essential for all UK employers
Why removing menopause stigma is essential for all UK employers
Some 80% of women experience one or more symptoms of menopause, but just 12% of employers have a policy in place. This…
By Michael Page
2 min read
Balancing an inclusive culture across virtual and physical workspaces
Balancing an inclusive culture across virtual and physical workspaces
In a blended team, how can businesses ensure that they remain inclusive to both those at home and those in the office?
By Michael Page
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Salary advice

Average UK salary by region
Michael Page average placed UK salary by region
Across the UK, salaries can vary significantly between roles, organisations, industry sectors and regions. Among…
By Michael Page
3 min read
Negotiating your salary
Negotiating your salary
You’ve aced the application process and interview; now it’s time to negotiate your salary. Negotiating is a tricky…
By Michael Page
2 min read
Sales salaries in the UK
Sales salaries in the UK: what can you expect?
Fast moving and dynamic, sales careers are available within most industry sectors and can be very rewarding in terms of…
By Michael Page
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