As we head towards Spring and the new beginnings that this Season brings, it is clear that 2025 is going to bring us all challenges in the workplace. The Press is full of Doom-mongers writing stories which mark this year out for “financial meltdown”.
· Investors are said to be fleeing the UK
· There is talk of international trade wars
· A further Budget raid is on peoples’ lips
· Borrowing costs are set to increase
· Whitehall is talking of cost-cutting measures
· The Pound isn’t doing so well against the Dollar these days
· NI & Pension costs are set to rise for employers
· We are told the Government is having difficulties in balancing the books
· Public Sector wages are rising and taking the rate of inflation in the same direction
· Recruitment is apparently at its lowest level for many years
For those of us old enough to remember the dark and gloomy winter of 1976, which the 3 day week, miners’ strike, power cuts and so much more, the comparisons with that year are truly unwelcome!
However, whether we are employed or self-employed, there are a few things we can do the help ourselves stand out in a competitive job market. Whether we wish to seek new opportunities or capitalise on the ones already presented to us, change our job or merely strive to maintain the one we already have, we can be the masters of our own destiny should we choose!
Nothing is ever as grim as it seems! There is always light at the end of the tunnel!
For employers, the cost of recruiting can be prohibitive, and for potential new recruits it is vital to stand out from the crowd and be the very best version of a prospective new recruit you can be.
Training is key.
Take every opportunity to hone and improve your skills – you know it makes sense on every level and it will pay dividends in the end! Even in a field of skills shortage, like ours, when recruitment is on the back burner, it pays to upskill and be the best candidate on offer in any given employment scenario.
This is where Deaf Umbrella can help! Our CSW Course sets you apart from the crowd, gives you the skill set and indeed the mindset to succeed in a competitive market. In short, it could just give you the edge you need!
For further information on our training opportunities, please visit BSL and Deaf Awareness Online Courses | Deaf Umbrella Ltd @deafumbrella
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