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According to many experts, the construction industry is experiencing a problem with skilled workers — there aren’t enough of them. City & Guilds, a global leader in skills development, states that that 87% of employers in 2017 found it difficult to recruit the skilled workers that they needed. According to Construction News, official figures show that 12.6% of UK construction workers come from overseas, with 5.7% originating from the EU. This rises to a staggering 60% in London. Furthermore, 30% of British-born construction...

There is a wider spectrum of situations that lead to medical malpractice suits than most people realise. It’s not only breach of duty or negligence that can see a doctor being sued – failure to tell a patient of possible side effects related to a certain medication or leaving a swab inside a stomach on the operating theatre have both been the cause of malpractice claims in recent times. There are certain circumstances, however, that appear more than others on cases filed, these are listed below. Diagnosis Failure A...

Working as a nurse is highly rewarding, and not just emotionally. Nurses are in high demand right now, and for that reason, it’s a well-paying career with plenty of growth opportunities compared to other professions. But before you can get to the point where you’re making big money as a nurse, you’ll probably need to spend a lot. Attending nursing school alone is no cheap feat; tuition fees can range anywhere between $40k-$100k each year, not to mention the amount of money you’ll need to spend on uniforms, books, transportation...

While it’s tempting to redecorate your home with new furniture and décor as soon as trends change, you can transform the look of your home for spring by just making a few nuanced changes here and there. This new season the spring furniture trends are mostly about subtlety.    #1 Keep it Comfortable Start with some new furniture to celebrate the end of winter. Check out the most current styles from The Chesterfield Shop and take advantage of sales on some high-quality furniture. You will find sofas, sofa beds, sectionals,...

Over recent years, we seem to have become obsessed with setting ourselves goals and challenges. By this point, there are many well established monthly challenges that people across the country take part in. Dry January, Movember, and Veganuary have all proved huge successes. 2019 saw a record number of people partaking in Veganuary. A total of 250,000 participants got involved with the challenge. This trend has been growing exponentially over recent years and more and more people are being tempted by a plant-based lifestyle. Many...

Although more people than ever are launching a new business from home, not many of these entrepreneurs give serious thought to the importance of SEO. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that SEO and digital marketing are only reserved for those big-name brands that dominate a sector. However, no matter the size, scope, or sector of your home business, getting found online is always vital. SEO is now an essential business strategy for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a local business attracting local customers...

A bit of a higher risk, but a much better return. Penny stocks can be a really good option if you are considering getting into the stock market, and even if you’re already playing the game. The important thing is to do your research. Here is some info on what penny stocks are, and where to find the best penny stocks. What are Penny Stocks? Penny stocks are inexpensive stocks for start-up companies.  While they are called penny stocks, these stocks trade from $1 up to $5. Penny stocks can be a bigger risk because it’s...

Working is a big part of your life so it makes sense that you want to be doing a job you enjoy. The truth is that anyone can get a job, but not everyone is going to be successful in their career. Learn what you can be doing that will help you to thrive in your role and get recognized by others. Continuously set goals for yourself and what’s next so that you can keep progressing and gaining new skills over the years. Avoid worrying about what others think of you and stay focused on taking the appropriate actions that will help...

By now we’ve all accepted that social media as a part of our daily lives, in fact, it could be said that we rely on social media a lot more than we did even a couple of years ago to keep up with the latest happenings around the world and that of friends and family. But do you know how these platforms magically feed its users bite-sized chunks of information that is relevant to them?  Although it may seem uncanny to see an ad pop up for airline tickets after you’ve just searched Google for a trip, there is nothing coincidental about...