Recruitment Insights, Career Advice & Workplace Trends - July 2026

  • The Value of Apprenticeships to Employers

    Posted on Friday, July 31, 2026

    Many employers are facing a challenging talent landscape. Skills shortages remain a concern in many sectors; people costs are rising, and workforce demographics are shifting. Against this backdrop, apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly valuable strategic tool for businesses that want to secure their future talent pipeline. But they are being used less – with the number of under-19s ...

  • How to Write a CV Personal Statement That Doesn’t Sound Generic

    Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2026

    Your CV personal statement is often the first thing a hiring manager reads. In just a few lines, it needs to give them a reason to keep reading. The issue is that many personal statements sound exactly the same, packed with overused phrases that tell employers very little about the person behind the application. Personal statements need to be personal! Writing a personal statement that feels ...

  • How to Transition Back to Work After Big Life Changes

    Posted on Monday, July 27, 2026

    Returning to work after a significant life change can bring a mix of emotions. Whether you've been away due to maternity or paternity leave, an extended illness, bereavement, caring responsibilities or another major event, stepping back into the workplace can feel both exciting and overwhelming. There are plenty of ways to make the transition smoother. With the right approach and support, you can ...

  • The Impact of Taking Benefits Away

    Posted on Friday, July 24, 2026

    Employee benefits play an important role in attracting and retaining talent. Whether it's private healthcare, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing allowances or extra annual leave, benefits help shape how people feel about working for your organisation. However, while many businesses spend considerable time deciding which benefits to introduce, fewer think carefully about what happens if they ...

  • How to Handle Salary Questions in Interviews

    Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

    Talking about salary during an interview can feel uncomfortable. You want to make a good impression, but you also want to ensure you're being paid fairly for your skills and experience. Salary discussions are a normal part of the recruitment process, and with a little preparation, you can handle them confidently and professionally. Why Employers Ask About Salary Salary questions help employers ...

  • How to Become the Person Everyone Relies On (Without Being the Dogsbody!)

    Posted on Monday, July 20, 2026

    There’s a fine line between being known as the person who gets things done and becoming the person who gets asked to do everything. In office-based roles, reliability is a hugely valued skill, but it’s important to balance being helpful with protecting your time and responsibilities. If you can master that balance, you’ll become someone colleagues, managers, and clients genuinely value, which can ...

  • How to be an Effective Summer Temp

    Posted on Friday, July 17, 2026

    Summer is a busy time for temping. While plenty of permanent staff are taking annual leave over the school holidays, businesses still need the office to run smoothly. That’s where you come in. If you’re stepping into a temporary role to cover holidays, you might only be there for a few days or a few weeks. But that doesn’t mean your contribution is any less important. In fact, being an effective ...

  • Love Success recognised with two national recruitment awards

    Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2026

    Love Success named Best Nationwide PA & Business Support Recruitment Agency 2026 and winner of the Recruitment Client Service Excellence Award Love Success is proud to announce it has been recognised with two major accolades at the SME News Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026, winning: Best Nationwide PA & Business Support Recruitment Agency 2026 Recruitment Client Service Excellence Award 2026 ...

  • Email Etiquette in 2026

    Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026

    Email remains one of the most important forms of workplace communication, even as instant messaging, collaboration platforms, and AI tools become more common. Whether you're communicating with recruiters or a seasoned office professional just wanting to know more, knowing how to write professional emails can help you make a great impression. If you're exploring Personal Assistant jobs in London ...

  • Do Your People Feel the Need to Cover Themselves in Your Workplace?

    Posted on Monday, July 13, 2026

    Trust is often described as the foundation of a healthy workplace. Yet many organisations may be overestimating how much trust employees actually feel. Recent research from Investors in People found that 61% of employees regularly “cover themselves” at work , whether that means keeping emails, saving screenshots or creating paper trails to protect themselves. Even more concerning, 65% said they ...

  • Are You a Workday Overthinker?

    Posted on Friday, July 10, 2026

    Have you ever spent ten minutes rewriting an email, replayed a meeting conversation in your head, or worried about a decision long after everyone else has moved on? If so, you're not alone. Many people in office-based roles are natural overthinkers. While overthinking often gets a bad reputation, it can actually bring some valuable strengths to the workplace when managed effectively. The Positive ...

  • Putting Sporting Events on HR’s Radar

    Posted on Tuesday, July 7, 2026

    By early July, the country is usually deep into summer sporting fever. Whether it’s the World Cup, Wimbledon, the Olympics or the Euros, these events have a habit of spilling into the working day. People chat about results in the kitchen, request time off for key fixtures, and, in some workplaces, morale gets a very visible lift. For HR leaders and employers, that energy is worth paying attention ...

  • A Sense of Purpose is Vital for a Healthy Career

    Posted on Monday, July 6, 2026

    Work takes up a huge part of your life, so it’s no surprise that how you feel about it has a big impact on your overall wellbeing. Salary, flexibility and progression all matter, but there’s another factor that often gets overlooked: purpose. Feeling that your work means something can make a real difference to your motivation, confidence and long-term job satisfaction. And while some roles seem ...

  • Does it Matter if We Lose Younger Office Workers to Blue-Collar Career Paths?

    Posted on Friday, July 3, 2026

    Younger workers are increasingly entering trade and blue-collar industries , with hiring of people in the Gen Z cohort rising faster in these sectors than others. The appeal of immediate pay and what feels like future-proof work is tangible, especially with economic uncertainty and the growing influence of automation. For HR professionals and business leaders, the key question is this: does it ...

  • Sun’s Out, Focus Down? How to Keep Teams Engaged

    Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2026

    Summer can be a funny time in the workplace. On one hand, it brings holidays, longer days and a welcome mood boost. On the other, it can quietly chip away at focus, productivity and team energy. If you’re in HR or leading a team, you’ve probably seen it before: diaries full of annual leave, patchy attendance, stretched managers and employees whose concentration is somewhere between the ...

  • What to Do If Your Manager Doesn’t Support Your Development

    Posted on Wednesday, July 1, 2026

    If you feel like your career has stalled because your manager isn’t supporting your development, you’re not alone. Many people in office-based roles across London experience this at some point. It can be frustrating when you’re keen to grow, take on more responsibility, or learn new skills, but feel like you’re not getting the guidance or opportunities you need. What does lack of support look ...