Fifth of over-45s ‘expect to cut careers short to care for relatives’
One in five employees over the age of 45 anticipates eventually having to leave their job in order to care for an adult family member, a survey has revealed. Some
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‘Always on’ work culture taking its toll on mental health and personal life
An “always on” work culture driven by emails and out-of-hours calls is taking its toll on people’s mental health and their ability to juggle their personal life, according to research.
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One in five social care workers afraid to discuss their mental health with employer
A new study released by job board CV-Library, ahead of World Mental Health Day, reveals that 21.5% of social care professionals are too afraid to tell their employer that they’re
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Summertime blues – seasonal change affecting one in three social care professionals
With summer drawing to a near close, a new survey from CV-Library reveals that social care professionals are feeling the effects of the upcoming seasonal change, with one in three
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Applications for social care jobs drop, despite increase in opportunities and salaries
The amount of jobs on offer in the social care sector jumped by 4.8% last month, as employers pushed to hire the best candidates. That’s according to the latest job
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Work-life balance prized ahead of career opportunities and perks for job hunters
Work-life balance is one of the most important aspects of a job for candidates, ahead of career opportunities and perks, a study has suggested. Jobs site Glassdoor said a survey
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Night shift workers not at greater breast cancer risk, ten-year study suggests
Night shifts do not increase the risk of breast cancer, a ten-year study of more than 100,000 UK women suggests. The research, published in the British Journal of Cancer, found
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Most workers won’t discuss mental health issues with managers, study suggests
Employers are being urged to do more to tackle mental health issues at work after studies warned of lost productivity and a reluctance to discuss problems. Reports were published to
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Men more likely to ask for pay rise – and get a bigger increase, study finds
Men are less hesitant than women to ask their employer for a pay rise – and are more likely to receive a bigger wage increase, a new study suggests. Research
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Despite uncertainty increase in social care salaries prompts rise in job applications
Despite uncertainty in the weeks leading up to a supposed Brexit, new data from CV-Library reveals that employers in the social care industry have continued to remain confident. In fact,
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