Studies have found that 46 percent of workers feel they are underpaid, and that 55 percent of women and 40 percent of men have never negotiated their basic salary. If you believe you deserve a pay rise or an increased salary offer, do not be afraid to raise the issue. Read more…
Despite maintaining a relatively low profile since its market crash in 2017, cryptocurrency has shot back into the mainstream in recent weeks with its poster-boy currency, Bitcoin, reaching a new high of $58,000 and a one trillion-dollar market cap. Often referred to as ‘digital gold’, Bitcoin has seen a 72% Read more…
It is hard to imagine a year that changed the world as much as 2020. Leaders of the professional services industry are forecasting disruption – but how will this take form? What are the new challenges and opportunities? As we start to navigate the year ahead, we’ve taken a look Read more…
Once you’ve secured your top accountancy qualifications, the world is your oyster, and for many in the space, this is an opportunity to branch out and try something new. Some make the decision to try out a new company, or if feeling brave, maybe even a new country, but one Read more…
Over the last few weeks we’ve unintentionally undergone the world’s largest remote working experiment, and for many, it’s been their first rodeo. But has this temporary setup got legs for a more permanent gig, and are we likely to see a shift in workplace setups as the economy looks to Read more…
Although much of the hiring space seems to have been put on hold over the past couple of months, we continue to see a strong appetite from employees looking to progress in their careers. Experienced hire sign-ups to the Final Stage network have surged over the month of May and Read more…
Over the past month it has become evident that an increasing numbers of employers have implemented a hiring freeze, leaving many graduates in limbo between finishing exams and starting their journey into the world of work. The general consensus from companies is that they anticipate such measures to be in Read more…
So you’ve just completed your recruitment process, found a strong cohort, hit your diversity targets, and the team are starting to wind down for a well-earned break. But not so fast… due to family reasons, a change in circumstances, or an unexpected relocation to Lapland, some of those candidates who Read more…
After initially launching Final Stage to support those in the early careers space, we’re excited to announce that we have now opened up the network to experienced hire talent. There has always been a great demand from both employers and individuals for us to move into the experienced hire arena Read more…
A couple of weeks ago we held our first full online showcase week and it’s safe to safe that it went down well! The week was designed to replicate a careers fair and gave employers in the professional services space the opportunity to engage with members of the network, answer Read more…