Generation Z in the Workplace: Top 4 Things You Need to Know
Born roughly between 1995 and 2010, Generation Z is proving to be fundamentally different to its predecessors – the Millennials – in more ways than one.
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CK Group Receives AgileOne’s Gold Award
We are proud to announce that on 19 September, 2019, the company received AgileOne’s Gold Award for supplier excellence. The award was presented to Liam O’Connell during an award ceremony that took place during the AgileOne Supplier Excellence Awards held in London, England.
Changes to IR35 legislation and its impact on employers
In October 2018 the government confirmed that it will be extending the off-payroll rules to the private sector. As of 6 April 2020, clients in the private sector will be responsible for assessing the IR35 Status of their contractors. For those deemed to be working inside IR35, the client will need to ensure they deduct […]
How stress affects the brain and your capacity to function at your best
Stress is an animal instinct that comes into play when your brain reacts to being threatened. This can be a physical threat, for example pain, or an emotional threat such as psychosocial stress. Stress can be healthy and energizing, but too much stress can lead to some serious, longer-term issues. But how can you tell […]
7 Alternative Career Paths for Scientists
What happens when you have worked so hard to get a science degree and even a Ph.D., only to realise that maybe you don’t want to follow the expected research trajectory, and instead you want to try something new? We've compiled a list of seven popular alternative career paths for scientists looking for a change.
CK Group Receives Top Global Supplier Award
Last night CK Group were honoured to be recognised for the fifth time (and for the second year in a row) as a top global supplier at the Kelly OCG Awards.
Why the popularity of contracting is rising
There has been a rise in demand for contractors. According to a study by the Freelance Union, by 2020 half of the workforce will be made up of contractors – increasing from 35% of the workforce in 2014.
The benefits of working and living in The Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland is often overlooked as a potential location to seek employment, especially for those seeking employment within the UK. Here are just 10 of the many reasons to relocate Ireland and boost your career.
6 popular recruitment trends to look out for in 2019
In the current challenging candidate driven market, recruiting the best candidates is harder than ever. Whereas previously companies had to make no effort to recruit the best talent, in 2019 it’s a very different game. To give you a head start here are the top recruitment trends to look out for this year, and some advice on how we can help you implement them.
How to start a career in chemistry – New Scientist
As part of our careers advice series with New Scientist Jobs, Victoria Walker who is a specialist in recruitment in the chemical industry has created her top tips to starting a career in chemistry and to where this could potentially take you. Take a look here:
The Pros and Cons of a 4-day Work Week
In September the TUC announced they proposed to reduce the working week to four days, without pay cut, as the five day week is no longer necessary.
CK Group Honoured as Top Supplier by Kelly OCG® for Superior Workforce Solutions
CK Group was recently recognised by KellyOCG®, the outsourcing and consulting group of Kelly Services®, with a Supplier Excellence Award at an event in London, United Kingdom.
