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The importance of keeping furloughed employees engaged
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 m...
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How To Handle Redundancy And What To Do Next
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 something...
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Agency Leaders Webinar - Big Business Behaviours For Growth Orientated Agencies
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! Dani discussed how to dev...
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How Coronavirus is changing the digital transformation landscape
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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Mental Health Awareness Week: 5 Ways To Look After Your Mental Wellbeing at Home
Mental Health Awareness Week: 5 Ways To Look After Your Mental Wellbeing at Home
“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. E...
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How to ensure working from home isn’t causing your team to feel overworked and overwhelmed
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 during the pandemic
5 ways to boost your job search productivity during the pandemic
The current pandemic has had a huge impact across all industries and many jobs have been affected. You may have found yourself in a position where you need to look for a new role. At Forward Role, we have found that despite the pandemic, lots of c...
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10 free Marketing & Digital training courses to keep you busy during furlough
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 bee...
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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 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 like mor...
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How to keep you and your team motivated during the coronavirus outbreak
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
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 time,...
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Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with a Social Media Strategist that started her new job remotely.
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 cur...
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Remote Recruitment Success Stories - An interview with Bethany Lang, Head of Operations at User Conversion.
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
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 proportion o...
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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 10...
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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. At...
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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
We are now weeks into the Coronavirus lockdown and many of us are working from home. Flexible working arrangements are now the new normal across many countries and industries, and it's likely that this new way of working will continue for many peo...
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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 r...
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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 begi...
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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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International Women’s Day: An interview with Kobi McCardle from Dr Fertility
International Women’s Day: An interview with Kobi McCardle from Dr Fertility
This Sunday (8th March) is International Women’s Day and to celebrate we’re talking to a number of our amazing female clients, about their successes and what they’ve learnt so far during their career. Next in our interview series, Forward Role’s H...
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International Women’s Day: An interview with Mel Walker from Bring Digital
International Women’s Day: An interview with Mel Walker from Bring Digital
All week we’ve been showcasing the achievements of some our amazing female clients, as part of our celebrations for International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March. Next up Forward Role’s Sophie chats to Digital Strategy Director Mel Walker, about t...
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International Women’s Day: An interview with Suzanne Angell from Kainos
International Women’s Day: An interview with Suzanne Angell from Kainos
As we approach International Women’s Day (Sunday 8th March) we’re talking to some of our amazing female clients about their successes. Next in our interview series, Forward Role’s Leilah has been chatting to Suzanne Angell about what it's like wor...
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International Women’s Day: An interview with Sara Simeone from Digital Oracles
International Women’s Day: An interview with Sara Simeone from Digital Oracles
In the run up to International Women’s Day we’re showcasing some of our amazing female clients and their achievements. Next up our Head of Marketing Emma Allison chatted to the co-founder of Digital Oracles; Sara Simeone. Hi Sara, it’s great to ch...
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International Women’s Day: An interview with Becky Lacock from On the Beach
International Women’s Day: An interview with Becky Lacock from On the Beach
This Sunday is International Women’s Day, a global day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women and promoting gender equality. The 2020 IWD theme is #EachforEqual which focuses on how ‘an equal world is an enabled world’ and highlights h...
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Advice for businesses on managing a coronavirus outbreak
Advice for businesses on managing a coronavirus outbreak
The Government’s Cobra committee are meeting later today to prepare for coronavirus spreading through Europe and we’re told that it could break out in the UK. If this does happen, how do you manage it as a business? At the time of writing this aro...
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Why Product Manager was voted one of the best jobs in the UK for 2020
Why Product Manager was voted one of the best jobs in the UK for 2020
Glassdoor recently published their report on the ‘25 Best Jobs in the UK for 2020’ and I was pleased to see that number 2 on the list was one of my most in demand roles; Product Manager. Reading this got me thinking… what is being a Product Manage...
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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 lik...
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Brian Johnson appointed new Forward Role Managing Director
Brian Johnson appointed new Forward Role Managing Director
To celebrate the successes of the last six months, we kicked off 2020 with a High Rollers trip to Krakow in Poland. It was an enormous pleasure during the trip to surprise Brian Johnson with a promotion to Managing Director. It was an emotional mo...
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This is how many jobs you need to have before you find ‘the one’
This is how many jobs you need to have before you find ‘the one’
Worried you don’t love your job? A study by Indeed found that it takes the average person eight jobs, before they find the one that gives them ultimate job satisfaction. The survey, which was completed by 1,500 employees, showed that on average jo...
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Employee benefits: fact or fiction?
Employee benefits: fact or fiction?
The corporate world is changing. Gone are the days where employees would be happy with a round of applause as thanks for all their hard work. In recent years a rise of importance has been placed on what benefits an employer can offer to their work...
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Manchester Mind chosen as Forward Role’s Charity of the Year
Manchester Mind chosen as Forward Role’s Charity of the Year
Being able to give back to our community and support local charities is important to us here at Forward Role. Just before Christmas we asked the whole company who they wanted to champion over the next twelve months and we’re thrilled to announce t...
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Banish Those Blue Monday Blues
Banish Those Blue Monday Blues
What's your favourite day of the week? I can bet it's not a Monday. We all know the feeling: you've had an amazing weekend and then those niggling feelings start to creep into the back of your mind, late on Sunday afternoon. We’ve all been there a...
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How to write a CV that will get noticed
How to write a CV that will get noticed
Inspired by a fresh new year to make your mark on, it’s no surprise that January and February are two of the most popular months to hunt for a new role. Having a CV that not only beautifully showcases your great experience, but also shows off what...
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How to get a job in UX (with no experience)
How to get a job in UX (with no experience)
User experience (UX) has grown significantly over the past 10 years, as people engross themselves with more and more immersive, experiential technologies. For businesses across a whole range of sectors, the race is on to seek innovative UX talent,...
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How to ask for a pay rise, a step-by-step guide to negotiating your salary
How to ask for a pay rise, a step-by-step guide to negotiating your salary
You’ve probably hit at least one, if not a few, career milestones so far. Perhaps you’ve just got your first job interview lined up, or earned that promotion you’ve been chasing, or maybe you’re leaving your role for a new challenge. But there’s o...
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How to avoid an unlucky interview incident
How to avoid an unlucky interview incident
We all know that nervous feeling before an interview. You’ve done your research, you’ve completed the presentation and you’ve rehearsed how to tackle the tough questions. You are ready…or so you thought! Interviews can be daunting enough but what ...
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Recruitment in 2020, what can we expect?
Recruitment in 2020, what can we expect?
2019 has been an exciting and busy time for the UK recruitment market, which has contributing £35 billion to the UK economy. Our employment rate has been increasing since 2012 and is at 76% overall for 2019 - 80.3% for men and 71.8% for women. Une...
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The best and worst Christmas adverts of 2019
The best and worst Christmas adverts of 2019
It’s only 34 days until Christmas (not like we're counting) and the festive season is finally upon us! We’ve hit that time of year again where our screens are graced with an array of Christmas adverts to get us in the spirit. This year has seen a ...
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Secret Planter - 5 reasons why your office should get involved!
Secret Planter - 5 reasons why your office should get involved!
This November get your office involved in SECRET PLANTER! Here at Forward Role HQ the office is adorned with lovely green plants in all shapes and sizes and we LOVE it! So just before the festive season gets into full swing, here’s how you can tak...
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Which universities produce the most CEOs
Which universities produce the most CEOs
Every year, millions of students, parents and academics gather wide-eyed to peruse the latest university league table. But what would the results look like if it was based on the number of graduates who went on to run a company? As experts in find...
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IR35 – Where’s the fire?
IR35 – Where’s the fire?
When IR35 came into the public sector in 2017, many people within vertical markets had a pretty relaxed attitude towards the shift. “What impact?” was a general consensus, “we’ll just switch our supply to the private sector”? The result of this we...
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Are these the 10 most common change mistakes?
Are these the 10 most common change mistakes?
To really effect change and make a difference you have to get directly involved and truly believe in the change agenda. People talk about change and that change is good, but according to a report commissioned by Everest, Moving from Digital Readin...
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Paid Media and Digital Advertising Salary Snapshot
Paid Media and Digital Advertising Salary Snapshot
As part of our Salary Snapshot Series, we’ve been sharing with you the average salaries for a wide range of roles across marketing, digital and technology. Last week Forward Role was thrilled to sponsor the Paid Media and Digital Advertising Leade...
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What goes bump in the office? 5 biggest fears about our careers
What goes bump in the office? 5 biggest fears about our careers
With Halloween approaching we wanted to know what scares you most about your career? Are you terrified by team meetings or is it the thought of getting something wrong that sends shivers down your spine. If these sound familiar, don’t worry, you’r...
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3 ways that companies can support the mental wellbeing of employees
3 ways that companies can support the mental wellbeing of employees
Work can be stressful, more so for people suffering with mental health issues. In order to have a happy and productive workforce, it is vital that employers prioritise the wellbeing of their employees by raising awareness and promoting positive me...
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Small vs big business: where should you start your career?
Small vs big business: where should you start your career?
Starting your career can be one of the most exciting times of your life. Many graduates have their hearts set on making their name in a global company, with Google, Facebook and Apple all ranking in the top companies that young professionals want ...
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Gregg Wallace and SAP - are they the saviors of the supply chain?
Gregg Wallace and SAP - are they the saviors of the supply chain?
It’s not novel to say that the UK has been hit by adverse weather conditions over the past few years. According to ‘The Climate Coalition’, it has been suggested that the UK’s farmers will be hit with some difficult harvests in the years to come. ...
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5 ways to boost productivity during your job search
5 ways to boost productivity during your job search
Looking for a new job isn't an easy task and it's always harder to focus during the summer. Spending your evenings and weekends searching for a new job is much less appealing when the sun is shining. But if you're desperate to move on from your cu...
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Forward Role host Manchester CRM event
Forward Role host Manchester CRM event
Last week Forward Role hosted a CRM event - ‘How AI is changing the face of CRM’. The reason for the event was that it was becoming more apparent to me how little networking and event opportunities were available in the CRM space, across the North...
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Salary Snapshot of the Technology Industry in the North of England
Salary Snapshot of the Technology Industry in the North of England
Our Salary Snapshot Series has already looked into marketing and digital roles at an executive-level as well as business-to-business (B2B) marketing roles, giving insight into average salaries across these markets. Next up is the technology sector...
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Record VC investment in UK tech; one of three key shifts for 2019
Record VC investment in UK tech; one of three key shifts for 2019
As a closet techie I am delighted to see the UK tech industry supercharging our economy. VC investment during the first half of 2019 hit a record $5B and despite serious global players we continue to rank third in the world, after the US and China...
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Brexit and the contractor market - a solution to all this madness?
Brexit and the contractor market - a solution to all this madness?
When I tasked myself with writing more content this year I made one promise, not to write a blog on Brexit! I hated the divisiveness, the uncertainty, the backlash and my aim was always to put out helpful and interesting information that people co...
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Forward Role host Manchester PHP event
Forward Role host Manchester PHP event
Last week Forward Role hosted a PHP event; featuring three spectacular speakers who discussed all things PHP and dug deeper into the world of Laravel and Docker. It was a great opportunity for likeminded developers to take on board new ways of usi...
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Forward Role sponsor data meetup Numberwang
Forward Role sponsor data meetup Numberwang
Last night Forward Role proudly sponsored Numberwang, a data lover's meetup held in Manchester City Centre. Numberwang gives anyone the chance to share their stories of data, discuss challenges they have faced, present their creative visualisation...
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What’s holding you back?
What’s holding you back?
A recent study of 2,000 marketing professionals has found that 95% of those polled by a UK job board were actively considering a change in role - but that a number of things were holding them back from job hunting. These include: A lack of confide...
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The benefits of Bring Your Dog To Work Day
The benefits of Bring Your Dog To Work Day
Today is Bring Your Dog To Work Day, which means our four-legged best friends can join us in the workplace and make the office a better place for the day. But what is Bring Your Day To Work Day? Established in the UK in 2014, this is an annual nat...
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Why does the tech industry have a gender problem?
Why does the tech industry have a gender problem?
The UK’s technology sector is growing substantially - it currently employs 1.1 million people and was worth £184 billion to the UK in 2018. However, despite its forward-looking attitude and contemporary image, the technology sector is dealing with...
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How to get the best out of your recruitment agency
How to get the best out of your recruitment agency
Finding the right person for your marketing team can be a full-time job so when you have endless campaign deadlines and a “to-do” list as long as your arm, having the support of a specialist recruitment agency can be a huge help. That said, engagi...
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10 top tips for preparing and delivering interview presentations
10 top tips for preparing and delivering interview presentations
Almost all marketing candidates are asked to put together a piece of work for the second stage of an interview process. It gives the employer a chance to see how candidates put content together, what their thought process is and how they deliver i...
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5 small things you can do to improve wellness in your workplace
5 small things you can do to improve wellness in your workplace
“There is no health without mental health.” – Dr. David Satcher ‘Mental health’, a term often confused with ‘mental illness’, but simply put it’s our emotional, psychological and social well-being. Everybody has mental health, but one in four of u...
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5 steps to improve your mental wellbeing in the workplace
5 steps to improve your mental wellbeing in the workplace
Work is stressful, and when already faced with pressure to succeed, some may feel that speaking out about their mental health will make them seem weak or unable to handle their workload. According to research by Accenture, 9 in 10 UK workers have ...
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My marathon journey and why I ran for Mind
My marathon journey and why I ran for Mind
Last Monday, at 10.00am, I was thinking about every possible outcome of my first marathon, including collapsing in a heap and seeing the light... Then the starting gun went, and my legs were forced to start moving and put the past 16 weeks of trai...
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What does flexibility in the workplace actually mean?
What does flexibility in the workplace actually mean?
With so many people now having the option of ‘flexible working’ or seeking this altered working pattern when searching for a new job, I thought I would explore this modern arrangement in more detail. According to GOV.UK, flexible working is “a way...
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Forward Role to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Forward Role to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
13 Forward Rollers, 24.5 miles, 12 hours and a £1,000 fundraising target! The mud, aches, bruises, more mud and electric shocks from last year’s Tough Mudder were soon forgotten when it came to discussing what Forward Role would take on for this y...
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The 9 most infuriating email habits in every office
The 9 most infuriating email habits in every office
Do you love your inbox? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably a definitive ‘no’. That’s because, for most of us, our inbox is a forsaken place where we collect the detritus of our working lives and get the latest updates from that one...
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How to ace an interview presentation
How to ace an interview presentation
What’s more nerve-wracking than an interview? An interview that includes a presentation! In today’s competitive job market, more and more companies are using presentations as a way of pushing candidates to display their communication and organisat...
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The best Game of Thrones season 8 collaborations
The best Game of Thrones season 8 collaborations
Mondays just got better!! We’ve been waiting what feels like years but the final season of Game of Thrones is here at last and needless to say we are very excited at Forward Role. Many of us in the office will be part of the millions of fans runni...
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The three A’s to get you over a job role rejection
The three A’s to get you over a job role rejection
“We're very sorry but on this occasion, we will be unable to progress your application any further.” When this happens, it’s hard to hide the feelings of frustration and you may think that all of the hours of research and preparation have been was...
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3 tips for turning colleagues into work mates
3 tips for turning colleagues into work mates
When you get home and reflect on your day at work, do you fondly recall the report you filed or the phone call you made to IT? No! Although these things happened, you remember that joke that Steve told you, the cake that Sarah brought in or that J...
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How positive procrastination can skyrocket your productivity
How positive procrastination can skyrocket your productivity
Technology has empowered us to get a lot more done, especially over the last decade or so. Businesses are seamlessly integrated with lightning-fast internet, on-the-go apps and Cloud-based software. As a result, it feels like we can do anything. B...
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12 hot apps to help any freelancer
12 hot apps to help any freelancer
I love working with freelancers and often envy the flexible lives they create for themselves, however, after 7+ years of working with the best marketing freelancers in the market, I know it is anything but plain sailing! You are your best friend a...
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B2B Marketing Salary Snapshot
B2B Marketing Salary Snapshot
Following on from our executive level salary insights research, we have continued to analyse our historic placement data from 2018 to highlight some of the biggest changes to the Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing sector in the North of England....
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International Women’s Day 2019: 5 women who inspire me
International Women’s Day 2019: 5 women who inspire me
A woman is like a tea bag - you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.- Eleanor Roosevelt As today is International Women’s Day, what a great reason to write about some of the women that inspire me. From the modern day to histor...
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Women in the workplace: A look at female employment in the UK
Women in the workplace: A look at female employment in the UK
Female employment in the UK has risen through the decades. The most recent statistics show that as a proportion of the population, 76.3% of women aged 16-64 are in employment, compared to 52.7% of women back in 1971. Photo credit: Office for Natio...
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Marketer or Marketeer: What’s the Answer?
Marketer or Marketeer: What’s the Answer?
The English language. Full of rules, traditions, anomalies and a healthy dose of complexity. A debate that’s been rearing its head at Forward Role HQ for a while now is the correct way to describe a marketing professional: Are they a Marketer or a...
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The 5 best Valentine’s Day marketing campaigns of 2019
The 5 best Valentine’s Day marketing campaigns of 2019
Valentine’s Day. A whole 24 hours dedicated to telling the one you love how much you appreciate them, or if you’re a marketer, the perfect promotional tool! Every year tons of brands jump on the Valentine’s Day hype to sell their latest products a...
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What's been happening in the world week #5
What's been happening in the world week #5
Love is the air! As I’m sure you all know it’s Valentine’s Day this week. For you that don’t, here’s your reminder now go get a card before Thursday! One company who couldn’t wait to tell us how much they loved us was British Airways. Last week BA...
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What's been happening in the world week #4
What's been happening in the world week #4
Happy Monday everyone, I hope you have had a great weekend! This week I’m mixing things up a little by recapping what went on last week. The biggest talking point, BY FAR, was the snow! Brrrrrr, what a week for weather! Both here in the UK and the...
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What's been happening in the world week #3
What's been happening in the world week #3
I hope you have all had a cracking week!? Whilst we’re on the subject… remember the egg that beat Kylie Jenner to become the most liked Instagram photo? Well it looks like it’s hatching! There are many theories about what’s inside - Donald Trump, ...
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New Year, New CV Nightmares…
New Year, New CV Nightmares…
For lots of us, the New Year is a time to start afresh. Whether that means cutting the carbs to achieve a new physique or banning the booze in pursuit of a new liver, it seems as though the month of January is one for reflection and change. It com...
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10 eCommerce trends to watch out for in 2019
10 eCommerce trends to watch out for in 2019
If 2018 taught us anything, beside the fact that England can win a penalty shootout, it is the brutal reality that retailers that do not embrace digital, are sadly at risk of closing their doors for good. We are a nation of online shoppers with 51...
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What's been happening in the world this week #2
What's been happening in the world this week #2
We’re only 13 working days into 2019 and yet it feels like Christmas was months ago. At Forward Role, 2019 has got off to a big start and shows no sign of stopping! On Monday, we welcomed a new member of staff joining the Forward Role fold. Richar...
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Richard Jones joins Forward Role as Executive Search Director
Richard Jones joins Forward Role as Executive Search Director
This week we're welcoming our newest Forward Roller, Richard Jones, who has joined our growing team as Executive Search Director. With over 20 years’ of Executive Search experience internationally, as a strategy and transformation recruiter and a ...
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Marketing, Digital and Ecommerce Executive Salary Snapshot
Marketing, Digital and Ecommerce Executive Salary Snapshot
To kick start our Salary Snapshot Series, we have been analysing Marketing, Digital and Ecommerce Executive Salaries in the North of England. FR-North-England-Executive-Marketing-Salary-Snapshot-2018.png Size: 439 KB 2018 has seen another year of ...
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What's been happening in the world this week #1
What's been happening in the world this week #1
The first full week of 2019 is done! For many of us, Christmas now feels like a distant memory and it’s hard to believe it’s all over. I’ve actually found getting back into the swing of things much easier than I thought, there’s been a great buzz ...
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Are New Year’s Resolutions Just A Fad?
Are New Year’s Resolutions Just A Fad?
New Year’s Resolutions – just a fad? Here’s my take on it…. Most people think that making a new year’s resolution is about making one radical change that will immediately enhance their lives... but surely there is a better way to make a positive c...
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The pros and cons of being a flexible-working parent
The pros and cons of being a flexible-working parent
People always say that the hardest job in the world is being a parent... and whilst I can fully confirm that’s true, I would say that the added chaos and emotional turmoil caused by being a working parent is on another level. It’s all a complex ba...
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Forward Role shortlisted for Forever Manchester Award
Forward Role shortlisted for Forever Manchester Award
We are delighted at Forward Role to be nominated for the Forever Manchester ‘Employee Engagement Award’, which will be presented at the charity's Birthday Party on 8th February 2019. Forever Manchester raise money to help fund and support communit...
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In the Spotlight… Paddy Wells
In the Spotlight… Paddy Wells
Here at Forward Role we pride ourselves on what makes us different from other recruitment agencies - our people. Across our teams we have a wide mix of personalities and talents, but what is it that makes a Forward Roller special? One by one we’re...
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Charlotte Callaghan’s CV Nightmares
Charlotte Callaghan’s CV Nightmares
I’m sure most of us often find that our LinkedIn feed has been inundated with tips on how to write a great CV, understand the job description, get the basics right, use an appropriate font, etc. etc. etc. But what exactly are the most offensive, a...
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Bursting at the seams!
Bursting at the seams!
Yesterday, I sat in yet another Manchester traffic jam. I crawled 200 yards in half an hour to get onto the M602 at Regent Road, after paying £7.50 for the privilege of leaving my car in an unattended and untarmacked piece of wasteland, 10-minutes...
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How Black Friday and Cyber Monday have changed the way we shop
How Black Friday and Cyber Monday have changed the way we shop
Black Friday, originally an American tradition, has taken the UK by storm in recent years. The sales phenomenon falls the day after Thanksgiving and is regarded as the first day of the Christmas shopping season. Now no longer a 24-hour event, Blac...
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Forward Role Win Four National Recruitment Awards
Forward Role Win Four National Recruitment Awards
After finding out back in August that we'd been shortlisted, a team of Forward Rollers attended the Marketing and Digital Recruitment Awards 2018/2019. The MDRA’s are renowned within the recruitment industry for highlighting excellence within the ...
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Five top tips for interview success
Five top tips for interview success
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. Your palms are sweaty; you are fidgeting around, feeling slightly jittery at what is to come… But do not fea...
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The biggest trends in the world of UX
The biggest trends in the world of UX
UX has been a buzzword within businesses for a while now, but as a UX Designer, you need to be able to cut through the gimmicks and understand what are the latest things happening in the world of User Experience. If you’re trying to break into Use...
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How to overcome the most common fears about starting a new job
How to overcome the most common fears about starting a new job
This Wednesday is Halloween! For many people, it’s a day that conjures up images of scary costumes, Jack-o'-lanterns and trick or treating. But for someone who’s just landed a new job, Halloween could be a scary time for other reasons; saying the ...
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How to build an effective Product team
How to build an effective Product team
Over the last 12 months, I have partnered with a number of businesses across the North helping them to build their Product teams. Whilst consulting and finding out the needs of my clients, which have varied from SME’s to FTSE 250, I found that the...
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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 7 Graduate Mistakes When Applying For A Job
Top 7 Graduate Mistakes When Applying For A Job
It’s that time of the year – Uni is over and thousands of grads are glued to job boards, Twitter and Linkedin to find their first role. Getting that first commercial full time job can be quite daunting, so to help all new graduates we’ve listed 7 ...
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"Before working with Dan I'd always had bad experiences with recruiters; working with Dan erased those memories. Dan is very professional, understanding and hard working but above all else he cares about his clients and wants to find them the perfect role.
I would highly recommend Dan to anyone looking to find a new role."John Butterworth
