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How to have a positive and productive day when working from home
How to have a positive and productive day when working from home
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are now the new normal across many industries, and it's likely that this new way of working will continue for the long-term. In fact full-time office based roles are becoming less and less attractive to can...
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PPC vs SEO: Which is Better?
PPC vs SEO: Which is Better?
Pay Per Click advertising (PPC) and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) have been pitched against each other since their inception in digital marketing.They both have their uses, and are brilliant tools in a content creator’s arsenal, but, ultimatel...
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Is TikTok the Best Social Platform for ROI?
Is TikTok the Best Social Platform for ROI?
TikTok is one of the biggest phenomenon's that social media has seen since Facebook first started taking off in 2012. Despite the previous popularity of a similar mobile application, Vine, Marketing Managers weren’t prepared for the video-content ...
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What Do Groups Like Lapsus$ Mean for The Future of Cybersecurity?
What Do Groups Like Lapsus$ Mean for The Future of Cybersecurity?
When we picture the faces behind cybercrime, we imagine individuals laundering money for their personal gain - whether it’s for pleasure or funds to feed their families. However, with the rise of attacks globally, one thing has become evident: ne...
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The 8 Differences Between Managing Projects On-Site vs Remotely
The 8 Differences Between Managing Projects On-Site vs Remotely
79% of the UK’s technology professionals want to work from home (Com Skills), and, whilst closing the office sounds like a cost-saving strategy for many companies in the industry, it isn’t always feasible.Why?A few tech positions, like robotics e...
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Product vs Project Management - What is the Difference?
Product vs Project Management - What is the Difference?
In the case of project vs product management, understanding the differences between positions can help recruiters find the right talent for a company. Understanding the difference, also gives candidates the chance to utilise their skills and qual...
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A Guide to Optimising Your Digital CV (Tips & Tricks)
A Guide to Optimising Your Digital CV (Tips & Tricks)
Due to large growth across the UK digital sector (which contributes £149 billion to our economy each year), job opportunities continue to rise - but the hardest part of the search will be choosing both where to apply, and how to apply. If you’re ...
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International Women's Day: An interview with Louise Bruchez from PassMeFast
International Women's Day: An interview with Louise Bruchez from PassMeFast
To celebrate International Women's Day, this week we are putting the spotlight on inspiring women in digital leadership roles. In this 4th instalment, our own inspiring leader, Forward Role’s first-ever female Associate Director Rachel Wheeler, c...
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International Women's Day: An interview with Vicky Dring from Studio Retail
International Women's Day: An interview with Vicky Dring from Studio Retail
To celebrate International Women's Day, this week we are putting the spotlight on inspiring women in digital leadership roles. In this 3rd instalment, our own inspiring leader, Forward Role’s first-ever female Associate Director Rachel Wheeler, c...
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International Women's Day: An interview with Kate Mitchell from Forest Holidays
International Women's Day: An interview with Kate Mitchell from Forest Holidays
To celebrate International Women's Day, this week we are putting the spotlight on inspiring women in digital leadership roles. In this 2nd instalment, our own inspiring leader, Forward Role’s first-ever female Associate Director Rachel Wheeler, c...
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International Women's Day: An interview with Rachael Tansey-Brown from Findel Education
International Women's Day: An interview with Rachael Tansey-Brown from Findel Education
To celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th March, this week we are putting the spotlight on inspiring women in digital leadership roles. In this first instalment, our own inspiring leader, Forward Role’s first-ever female Associate Direct...
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The Most In-Demand Digital & Marketing Jobs and Skills in 2022
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The Most In-Demand Digital & Marketing Jobs and Skills in 2022
COVID-19 hugely accelerated UK digital transformation efforts, enabling companies to respond to new trends in areas such as online shopping, video marketing, and web-based customer communications. In 2021, the majority of customer interactions to...
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What's Changing in 2022 For Paid Media Jobs?
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What's Changing in 2022 For Paid Media Jobs?
When a customer with money burning in their pocket hops onto Google, every business wants to secure the top spot in the search results. There are a few ways they can go about this:Google AdsSEO and Site OptimisationBrand AwarenessBut only one of ...
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Why SaaS Should Be On Your 2022 Growth Agenda
Why SaaS Should Be On Your 2022 Growth Agenda
Whether you are selling software as a service, or a business trying to optimize your processes for 2022: the advancements in the SaaS market should be on your radar. Why? The answer is rather simple. Technology experts around the world are antici...
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The Impact of our Market-Leading Green Talent Solution in 2021
The Impact of our Market-Leading Green Talent Solution in 2021
Around three years ago, as a business and a board of directors, we started to ask ourselves the question; can we find a more sustainable way of offering a recruitment service?As parents with young children, we all felt a collective frustration abo...
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What Does 2022 Have In Store For Tech Professionals?
What Does 2022 Have In Store For Tech Professionals?
Imagine this: One cramped desk. A dingy, dusty, under-the-floor office. A series of decades-old computers to look after.For years, this was the reality of many tech professionals. Job opportunities were drastically limited to in-house IT support ...
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2022 Social Media Trends & What They Mean For the Future of Marketing Jobs
2022 Social Media Trends & What They Mean For the Future of Marketing Jobs
Social media: two words that have become synonymous with every Digital Marketer’s day-to-day life. As individual responsibilities for business owner’s pile up, more and more companies are contracting full-time, part-time, and even freelance social...
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Recruitment Trends 2021: Marketing, Digital and Technology
Recruitment Trends 2021: Marketing, Digital and Technology
In early 2021, 5 million jobs were being secured by the UK government’s furlough scheme - and as September 30th rolled around, thousands of workers waited with bated breath to see what would happen. Originally, experts expressed huge concerns abo...
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How Industry Changes Could Transform Long-Term Tech Careers
How Industry Changes Could Transform Long-Term Tech Careers
We all know that feeling of settling into another familiar day at work. A repetitive one, even. Perhaps clear, detailed work expectations form a sense of comfort and security within you. Knowing what’s expected of you day-by-day can make for a con...
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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Trends 2021
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Trends 2021
With Christmas back on the agenda this year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are set to be the biggest we have ever witnessed! UK consumers are forecast to spend £9.42billion over the weekend, 5.74 of which will be spent online. From eye catching c...
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New Technology Changes & What You Need To Know
New Technology Changes & What You Need To Know
The SaaS industry is thriving right now, with revenue in the UK estimated to reach £7.2 billion in 2021 and grow to £10.9 billion by 2025. Millions of organisations have been upgrading their technology access, motivated by the need to streamline b...
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Forecasting The Future of Technology Teams
Forecasting The Future of Technology Teams
Priorities for teamwork have changed over the course of the pandemic, with communication channels and support networks opening up vital conversations between different departments. As understanding and empathy grew across many industries, leaders...
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Didn't get the job? How to handle rejection.
Didn't get the job? How to handle rejection.
Didn’t get the job? You aced the interview, dressed smartly, spoke confidently and knowledgeably about the role, company, and your own experience but you still did not get the job. Getting rejected from a job role can really knock your confidence ...
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What Does “Continuous Improvement” Mean for Progressive Careers in Tech?
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What Does “Continuous Improvement” Mean for Progressive Careers in Tech?
We’ve all seen it: the great rise and fall of technology trends. Take music, for example. Whilst we look back fondly at iPods and MP3 Players, we can’t be disgruntled by the new alternatives: Spotify and Apple Music apps on our phones. No l...
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Cyber Security CV Tips
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Cyber Security CV Tips
As a recruiter in Cyber Security, I have many horror stories to tell, people who were ignored for a job or who were overlooked despite having all the qualifications on paper. People who at that very least should have been given a shot at an inter...
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The Battle For Top Cyber Talent
The Battle For Top Cyber Talent
I think everyone will agree it’s been an unprecedented couple of years emotionally, socially and professionally and as we continue to navigate out of the pandemic, we see that the employment landscape is almost unrecognisable from that of just tw...
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What Does “Continuous Improvement” Look Like For Cyber Professionals in the UK Tech Industry?
What Does “Continuous Improvement” Look Like For Cyber Professionals in the UK Tech Industry?
Fifty years ago, a world where the majority of business transactions take place online would have been unimaginable. Now, the internet is part of every core function, from marketing and sales to digital file transfers and internal communications ...
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How to Make Your Design Job Application Stand Out
How to Make Your Design Job Application Stand Out
Recruiters are often faced with ambitious, eager-to-learn design grads asking the same sort of questions: ‘what roles do you have at my level?’ or ‘who’s currently hiring?’ The truth is that even though the job market is booming at the moment, jo...
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How to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Workforces
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How to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Workforces
You may have seen the statsThey’ve become increasingly public since the 2017 legislation that announced companies must produce reports on pay gaps in the workplace. There’s a harrowing 4% difference across the same job roles, with one huge factor ...
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The Growth of the UK Tech Sector (& What It Means For Our Skill Market and Job Competition)
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The Growth of the UK Tech Sector (& What It Means For Our Skill Market and Job Competition)
Whilst there’s no doubt the pandemic has been a setback for millions of businesses and industries across the planet, there is one reason to celebrate: the UK tech sector saw astronomical growth. According to Tech Nation’s Detailed Industry Report...
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Forward Role's Market-Leading Parental Package
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Forward Role's Market-Leading Parental Package
Here at Forward Role we have a true commitment to our Rollers, we offer many employment perks but more importantly we have a truly supportive and nurturing environment. We welcome suggestions and are more than happy to incorporate viable proposal...
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Twitter's New Interface - A Lesson to Be Learned
Twitter's New Interface - A Lesson to Be Learned
Twitter is having to do a major U-turn and revisit UI changes after a major backlash from users. Whilst original complaints stemmed from “accidental unfollows” as Twitter changed the colour of their follow button, more recent proclamations accuse...
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How To Write A Successful Tech CV
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How To Write A Successful Tech CV
As a recruiter in Technology, I have many horror stories to tell, people who were ignored for a job or who were overlooked despite having all the qualifications on paper. People who at that very least should have been given a shot at an intervie...
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Technology: Driving Change Across Every Industry
Technology: Driving Change Across Every Industry
We’re living in the digital era - a time of fast and far-reaching technological innovations that influence and affect our personal and work lives on a daily basis. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, and as the technolog...
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Don't Get Caught Out By Technical Debt!
Don't Get Caught Out By Technical Debt!
What is technical debt?Technical debt is the cost incurred when developers cut corners in order to prioritise the speedy delivery of a piece of functionality or a project over good quality code. Teams may reason that ‘Speed is the priority now, w...
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Why It's Important To Have Mental Health First Aiders In Your Business
Why It's Important To Have Mental Health First Aiders In Your Business
I know you’re probably thinking “not another mental health blog!”… but you’re reading this, so you must be some-what intrigued! I attended a Mental Health First Aid course recently with St John’s Ambulance, I’m not usually one for training courses...
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Five Essentials for your Content Marketing Strategy in 2021
Five Essentials for your Content Marketing Strategy in 2021
77% of companies say they have a content marketing strategy. (SEMrush, 2019)A content marketing strategy or content strategy refers to the planning, creation, delivery and overall management of all forms of content, including written content, imag...
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B2B – What’s in it for me?
B2B – What’s in it for me?
There’s no getting away from it, Business to Business or B2B Marketing doesn’t have the most glamourous reputation and a lot of Marketers steer clear for that reason. A bit like working in recruitment, no-one ever dreamt of being a B2B Marketer wh...
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How To Tackle New Job Nerves
How To Tackle New Job Nerves
As someone who recently left their industry to try something completely new, I am very familiar with new job nerves. Whether you’re a recent graduate dipping their toes into their first grad job, or someone like me who wanted to try something new...
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The Battle For Talent
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The Battle For Talent
I think everyone will agree it’s been an unprecedented year emotionally, socially and professionally and as we (hopefully) begin to navigate our way out of the seemingly interminable social restrictions, we see that the employment landscape is alm...
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IT Graduates: What are recruiters looking for? A how-to guide to scoring your first job in the tech industry
IT Graduates: What are recruiters looking for? A how-to guide to scoring your first job in the tech industry
Trying to find work can be brutal for fresh-faced graduates. 31% of degree holders end up in a job they are overqualified for - often because they’ve had no luck despite hundreds of applications for their dream job. It’s time to change that statis...
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The top 10 most highly sought after digital marketing roles
The top 10 most highly sought after digital marketing roles
The world of digital marketing is constantly evolving. As companies adapt to changing customer habits and strive to stay ahead of the competition, new roles emerge year after year. As a result of this fluidity, some digital marketing professionals...
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Top 10 Tips for Hiring Managers to Attract the Best Talent Right Now
Top 10 Tips for Hiring Managers to Attract the Best Talent Right Now
With last year firmly behind us now, the economic landscape looks to be in a state of recovery and with the incredible rate of the vaccine roll out, the outlook is feeling positive. The recruitment market is generally a good barometer for how the ...
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Moving to a new company made me fall in love with my job again – could it do the same for you?
Moving to a new company made me fall in love with my job again – could it do the same for you?
Let’s throw it back to April 2020. Zoom quizzes with family and friends were just becoming a thing, lots of guys were shaving their heads, and furlough was being rolled out across the country. By month’s end, all three of these things had beco...
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Preparing for the ERP Project Backlog
Preparing for the ERP Project Backlog
It’s been an interesting year to say the least, but here are my thoughts on what’s happened and how you can prepare yourself to take advantage of the ERP Project Backlog. A year ago, there was a lot of uncertainty in the market and at the time ...
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Is recruitment simply recruitment, or does the market you represent matter?
Is recruitment simply recruitment, or does the market you represent matter?
My journey at Forward Role began six months ago, it was scary, it was a new job at a new company, in a whole new sector…Change? I was petrified of change, if I am honest, I really had found a comfort zone in my previous role, I liked it, I was go...
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Brian Johnson - Live The Life You Preach
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Brian Johnson - Live The Life You Preach
A week off camping with family and visiting friends in North Wales. This isn’t a Facebook update but a blindingly obvious reminder as to the importance of taking a break.We talk about mental health and wellbeing being critical in the current envir...
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The benefits of graduating into the flexible working world
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The benefits of graduating into the flexible working world
Graduating in the midst of one of the most uncertain times in recent history is pretty daunting, but there are currently lots of opportunities out there for graduates, and the way that life has changed due to the pandemic, has meant that a shift ...
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5 Tips To Improve Your Relationship With Your Job
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5 Tips To Improve Your Relationship With Your Job
How did you feel about your job when you got up this morning? Ready for the week ahead or that wave of dread? Low moments in our jobs and careers are often associated with the business relationships we encounter on a daily basis - customers, coll...
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Alistair Collier- Why I'm a Change Terrorist
Alistair Collier- Why I'm a Change Terrorist
My name is Alistair Collier and I’m a change terrorist.Moving from a large corporate business to a smaller business was always going to offer a number of challenges. I was ready to push myself and bring ideas that would drive growth and quickly ...
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5 skills you need to have on your CV as a PPC Manager
5 skills you need to have on your CV as a PPC Manager
So you want to be a PPC Manager? I’m taking a look at what that looks like in today’s digital marketing industry.I’ll walk you through some of the key skills you need to become a successful PPC Manager. If you’re already working in PPC you’ll like...
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Mental Health Awareness Week: 5 Ways To Look After Your Mental Wellbeing
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Mental Health Awareness Week: 5 Ways To Look After Your Mental Wellbeing
“There is no health without mental health.” – Dr. David Satcher This week it’s Mental Health Awareness Week. ‘Mental health’, is a term often confused with ‘mental illness’, but simply put it’s our emotional, psychological and social well-being. ...
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7 Reasons Why You Should Consider NOT Accepting A Counter Offer
7 Reasons Why You Should Consider NOT Accepting A Counter Offer
Your boss may not be Don Corleone but the counter offer is one offer you probably should refuse!Why?As a recruiter you may consider I have a vested interest in candidates not accepting counter offers. After all I’m trying to ensure people move jo...
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The Future is Green – Forward Role’s Green Talent Solution
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The Future is Green – Forward Role’s Green Talent Solution
We recently announced the launch of our exciting green talent solution, delivered in partnership with environmental start-up Greenify. This pioneering collaboration enables our clients to ‘greenify a hire’ by offsetting their new employees’ indivi...
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Stress Awareness Month - How to look after your stress levels when working from home
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Stress Awareness Month - How to look after your stress levels when working from home
It’s Stress Awareness Month...and let’s face it these past 12 months have been very challenging for all of us mentally.When working from home, it’s really important to stay motivated and keep working hard, but the most important thing is to make s...
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Should I Become a Contractor? - The Pros & Cons and How To Get Started!
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Should I Become a Contractor? - The Pros & Cons and How To Get Started!
The pandemic has made a lot of people question whether or not to “go contracting”. The question often arises due to three main reasons: The lack of permanent opportunities, redundancy or job loss due to cost-cutting and the desire to “throw caut...
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - An interview with Hilary Large
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - An interview with Hilary Large
To celebrate International Women’s Day, every day this week we’ve shared an interview with an inspirational woman in a marketing & digital leadership role.In this final instalment, Rachel Wheeler chatted with highly regarded Marketing Direct...
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - An interview with Deborah Darlington
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - An interview with Deborah Darlington
To celebrate International Women's Day, everyday this week, we have been sharing a quick interview with an inspiring woman in leadership.In this instalment, Rachel Wheeler chatted with marketing leader Deborah Darlington, Director of Brand &...
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Marketing & Digital Leaders- An Interview with Vicky Betts
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Marketing & Digital Leaders- An Interview with Vicky Betts
To celebrate International Women’s Day, this week our Marketing & Digital Leaders series will focus on ‘Women in Leadership’ and every day we are sharing an interview with an inspiring woman in a leadership role! In this third instalment, Rac...
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - An interview with Amy Lawson
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - An interview with Amy Lawson
It’s International Women’s Day and this week in our Marketing & Digital Leaders series, we are celebrating women in leadership! In today's blog, Rachel Wheeler chatted with Founder and Director of ReDefine Marketing, Amy Lawson. Amy discusses...
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Marketing & Digital Leaders- An Interview with Kobi McCardle
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Marketing & Digital Leaders- An Interview with Kobi McCardle
In honour of International Women's Day this week, our Marketing & Digital Leaders Series will feature inspiring Women in LeadershipIn today’s interview, Rachel Wheeler chatted to Kobi McCardle, Co-Founder of Dr Fertility, about her career, he...
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - An interview with Ant Duffin
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - An interview with Ant Duffin
In our first instalment, Rachel Wheeler chatted with Ant Duffin, a highly experienced digital leader that has worked with global brands PZ Cussons and Reckitt Benckiser, to discuss his biggest professional achievements and lessons, 2021 digital t...
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The Hybrid Workforce - Life after Covid
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The Hybrid Workforce - Life after Covid
Last week, Boris unveiled his ‘roadmap’ strategy out of lockdown restrictions, and although it depends on many factors being met, we can tentatively start to look ahead with optimism and hope. I think it’s realistic to assume that working life ...
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IR35 - What you need to do
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IR35 - What you need to do
The biggest fear around IR35 (OPW) remains ‘what if’ and the resulting fines and penalties from ‘getting it wrong’.If you take time to understand the legislation and the impact on you and your business then the decision of a contractor’s status b...
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Worried about changing jobs during the pandemic? Don't be!
Worried about changing jobs during the pandemic? Don't be!
This is a topic that I am coming across a lot lately, especially when speaking with developers. There is an understandable feeling of fear around moving to a new role in the current situation.Personally, I have been on the other side of the fence,...
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How to Have a Positive Blue Monday
How to Have a Positive Blue Monday
The third Monday of January is known as ‘Blue Monday’, and with the very strange year we've just had , it’s fair to say that this year could be one of the ‘bluest’ yet... but it doesn't have to be!It’s important to try and stay motivated and kee...
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - Stacey Judson
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Marketing & Digital Leaders - Stacey Judson
In the first of our latest blog series - Marketing & Digital Leaders, Rachel Wheeler chatted with Stacey Judson from Elegant Resorts and If Only, to discuss some of the challenges she’s faced in her career and the advice she would give to wom...
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How to start a new job & become part of the team...from home
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How to start a new job & become part of the team...from home
Congrats to you if you are in the fortunate position of being offered and starting a new role during this strange time! We do a lot of build up to interviews; we prep, plan, revise... but what happens once you start the role? How do you prepare yo...
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WFH - 8 Months Sitting In My Kitchen
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WFH - 8 Months Sitting In My Kitchen
Love it or hate it, working from home isn’t disappearing anytime soon. After all it's ‘unprecedented’ times! Here’s a few things that I’ve learnt over the last 8 months of sitting in my kitchen…1. No matter how much time you have, you’ll still be ...
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Ideas For Your 2020 Work Christmas Party
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Ideas For Your 2020 Work Christmas Party
Now is the time we should all be getting excited about our Office Christmas Parties; getting all dressed up, letting our hair down with colleagues and celebrating success stories somewhere glamourous and fun. But with the festive season affected b...
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Online Retail Pet Peeves
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Online Retail Pet Peeves
We all knew that online shopping would become more and more prevalent but this year, it has been an absolute saviour. From our grocery shops, to DIY supplies, to entertainment for the kids and the rest of the family, online shopping has been ess...
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How to manage stress and tips to help you get through the second lockdown
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How to manage stress and tips to help you get through the second lockdown
Today is National Stress Awareness day… good timing with the UK going in a second National Lockdown tomorrow. What even is ‘Stress’? Stress is the body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. Experiencing stress over a long period of t...
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5 key things to research before your job interview
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5 key things to research before your job interview
As I’m sure you’re aware, the job market is very competitive at the moment; with lots of people having been made redundant, furloughed or just facing an insecure future in their current roles and we’ve seen a dramatic rise in applications this y...
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The Fake Commute - Get back into gear!
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The Fake Commute - Get back into gear!
Let’s be honest, put your hand up if you felt that not having to commute during Covid was one of the few positives of lockdown? Me! What’s not to love?! A little extra time in bed, no rush to the bus stop, avoid bad weather, no one sitti...
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World Mental Health Day 2020: FR Office Manager Danielle opens up about her own mental health experiences
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World Mental Health Day 2020: FR Office Manager Danielle opens up about her own mental health experiences
I feel like now more than ever Mental Health Awareness is something that needs to be discussed, with World Mental Health Day approaching on the 10th October, I thought this would be a great opportunity to share my personal experience and views (...
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Remote Recruitment - Evaluate Your EVP!
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Remote Recruitment - Evaluate Your EVP!
The business world has fundamentally changed, these unprecedented times mean that organisations need to adapt their recruitment processes in order to keep pace with the ever-evolving situation around us.However your business has been impacted by C...
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3 key benefits happiness at work will boost your career
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3 key benefits happiness at work will boost your career
With the chaos that of 2020, and the rollercoaster that we’ve all been on during the pandemic, it’s important to ensure that your work life is having a positive impact on your happiness. Happiness at work not only refers to your wellness...
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How to handle redundancy on your CV
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How to handle redundancy on your CV
An unfortunate consequence of the continuing pandemic and the economic chaos it has created, is that many companies have had to make their staff redundant. The latest figures released by the ONS, show that the UK unemployment rate for May to July...
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Top tips on returning to work after maternity leave
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Top tips on returning to work after maternity leave
Returning to work after maternity leave can be daunting. Numerous thoughts go through the brain ‘Can I still do my job?’ ‘Will I be any good?’ ‘Can I leave my child?’ ‘How do I balance work and my family?’. Every working mum will be in the same...
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5 tips to help reduce your video interview nerves
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5 tips to help reduce your video interview nerves
It’s your interview day. You have passed the application stage of the process and now is your chance to impress the employer face to face via video interview. We all know that interviews are a necessary evil that cause us to feel a mixture o...
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The 'New Normal' For Forward Role
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The 'New Normal' For Forward Role
So, after 4+ Months of the whole team working from home and only seeing each other via video calls, the time has come for the Forward Role team to start slowly returning to our lovely Manchester HQ! For those of you that have already ventured o...
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The Role of PR in B2B Marketing - B2B Marketing Leaders Webinar with Rob Skinner & Claire Lamb
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The Role of PR in B2B Marketing - B2B Marketing Leaders Webinar with Rob Skinner & Claire Lamb
On Thursday, we held our B2B Marketing Leaders Webinar - The Role of PR in B2B Marketing, hosted brilliantly by Rob Skinner and Claire Lamb from Skout PR. This was the second run of this session following the success of the first Webinar on the ...
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The importance of keeping furloughed employees engaged
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The importance of keeping furloughed employees engaged
More than nine million workers are thought to be furloughed in the UK under the Government’s Job Retention Scheme, many of who have been on leave since the scheme started back in March. For those business owners and hiring managers who have team...
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How To Handle Redundancy And What To Do Next
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How To Handle Redundancy And What To Do Next
How to handle redundancy and what to do next Being made redundant is never easy, but unfortunately it does happen. For many people, redundancy is a daunting prospect that brings with it financial concerns and confidence knocks, but it is someth...
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Agency Leaders Webinar - Big Business Behaviours For Growth Orientated Agencies
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Agency Leaders Webinar - Big Business Behaviours For Growth Orientated Agencies
Last week we held our Agency Leaders Webinar - 'Big Business Behaviours For Growth-Orientated Agencies & Clients' Big Thanks to Dani Briers for hosting such a brilliant and insightful event and to everyone that joined us! ...
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How Coronavirus is changing the digital transformation landscape
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How Coronavirus is changing the digital transformation landscape
The Covid-19 pandemic has altered the speed and scope of digital transformation, and the tech sector has been rewarded with significant growth and influence. As we tentatively move into a new phase, can the innovative and agile nature of digital t...
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How to ensure working from home isn’t causing your team to feel overworked and overwhelmed
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How to ensure working from home isn’t causing your team to feel overworked and overwhelmed
According to new research, more than half (54%) of HR Managers believe that the extended period of working from home has resulted in an increase of mental health issues such as anxiety, burnout, and isolation, amongst their employees.The findings ...
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5 ways to boost your job search productivity
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5 ways to boost your job search productivity
It can be hard to stay motivated and focused when job hunting, so here are our 5 practical tips that can help boost productivity during your job search. 1. Set yourself goalsThe key to being productive is to set realistic goals of what you want t...
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10 free Marketing & Digital training courses to keep you busy during furlough
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10 free Marketing & Digital training courses to keep you busy during furlough
Last month, the Chancellor extended the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to the end of June, giving those put on furlough another month of receiving 80% of their wages, up to a maximum of £2,500. Although great news, for many of those who have b...
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Forward Role teams up with dozens of creative, marketing & digital agencies across the North West to raise money for the NHS
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Forward Role teams up with dozens of creative, marketing & digital agencies across the North West to raise money for the NHS
Forward Role is delighted to be helping to coordinate dozens of creative, marketing and digital agencies across the North West who have teamed up to raise thousands of pounds for the NHS - by running a marathon between each business. We’d ...
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How to keep you and your team motivated during the coronavirus outbreak
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How to keep you and your team motivated during the coronavirus outbreak
It’s safe to say that the last few of weeks have been tough. Getting to grips with new technology, implementing new ways of working and overcoming new challenges, there’s been a lot of change. But one thing that’s stayed the same, and in fact is n...
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Advice for parents working from home with kids
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Advice for parents working from home with kids
Many of us are now a few weeks into working remotely and starting to adapt to this new routine. However, one challenge we face is trying to work from home with children. Kids need extra attention during this crisis as it’s such an unsettling tim...
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Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with a Social Media Strategist that started her new job remotely.
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Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with a Social Media Strategist that started her new job remotely.
In our blog series - Remote Recruitment Success Stories, we are talking to a variety of people working in marketing, digital and tech, that have experienced both sides of remote hiring and onboarding...to show that it is still possible in this c...
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Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with Bethany Lang, Head of Operations at User Conversion.
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Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with Bethany Lang, Head of Operations at User Conversion.
In this third instalment of our ‘Recruitment Recruitment Success Stories’ mini-series, Faye Dixon interviews Bethany Lang- Head of Operations at User Conversion. Beth talks about adapting to remote working, bringing on a new employee and her advic...
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Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with a Head of Marketing on hiring and on-boarding remotely
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Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with a Head of Marketing on hiring and on-boarding remotely
“We’ve put the role on hold”, “we’re in a recruitment freeze”, “I’m really sorry, however during these unclear times, we are unable to bring them on board”. These past two weeks have undoubtedly been the most uncertain time for a huge p...
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Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with a remotely hired Content Marketing Manager
Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with a remotely hired Content Marketing Manager
These past two weeks have undoubtedly been the most uncertain time for a huge proportion of us out there. However, for me, and a handful of others, we have had a positive week! Recruiting remotely and on boarding a new employee to a business is ...
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Video interview advice
Video interview advice
Businesses all over the world are making adjustments to the way they work, in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak. With many people now based from home to avoid unnecessary interaction, video interviews are more popular than they’ve ever been. ...
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The benefits of having remote workers during the Coronavirus outbreak
The benefits of having remote workers during the Coronavirus outbreak
With the rising cases of Coronavirus in the UK, businesses are following government guidelines and implementing strategies to prevent the virus spreading in the workplace. One of the preventative measures being taken is to have employees working...
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3 steps to a successful marketing job interview
3 steps to a successful marketing job interview
So, you’ve decided it’s time for a new challenge. You’ve dusted down your CV and, armed with excellent advice on how to structure it best, have sent this off to several great looking roles and landed a handful of interviews. Now the real work ...
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International Women’s Day: An interview with Chérie Bellingham from Return
International Women’s Day: An interview with Chérie Bellingham from Return
This Sunday is International Women’s Day, a global day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women and promoting gender equality. To commemorate, we’re chatting to a number of our amazing female clients, across the different industries we o...
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I would highly recommend recruiting with Rachel Wheeler at Forward Role. A brilliant recruitment partner, with a great track record in helping source the very best talent. Rachel brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to her role, she really takes the time to understand both the candidates and businesses that she works with and this really shows in the relationships she builds and cultivates.
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I would highly recommend recruiting with Ric Marshall at Forward Role. He made my recent call for 3 new staff a very easy process. His understanding of my requirements was spot on and all the ones he referred got taken onboard. The quality of the candidates are also very good.
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Manager - Change
PGL Group
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Forward Role are a brilliant recruitment partner, with a great track record in helping us source the very best talent to bring into our business. Becky brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to her role, always taking the time to really understand what sort of candidate we’re looking for so the quality of applicants tends to be very high. There is also a genuine desire to make sure the placement is exactly the right move for both the business and the candidate, which makes her such a trusted ‘go-to’ recruitment partner.
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Managing Partner
PHD Media
