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How to stay healthy on a budget

Keeping a healthy diet and staying active doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out our top tips on the best ways to stay fit and healthy on a budget.

4 May 2022

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Why physical activity in the workplace is so important

Julie Graham FIEP, CEO of Ingeus’ Employment Services, considers the impact exercise has on a person’s physical and mental wellbeing.

22 April 2022

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Micro-volunteering: minimum effort, maximum gain!

Volunteering is a fantastic way to help you feel good about yourself, give you some get up and go, and build your CV. Remember, anything you can do to...

13 April 2022

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Top tips on returning to work following a career break

Returning to work after a period off can be daunting. Research shows around 90,000 people in the UK take a career break every year for various reasons...

30 March 2022

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How to network successfully, remotely

Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, gives us her take on what works when you’re career switching or job hunting from home.

23 March 2022

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Work is good for your health, wealth and happiness

Ingeus Health Educator Ruth Martinez, nutritionist and former NHS healthy lifestyle specialist, leads our team of health professionals for Central Lon...

15 March 2022

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Helping young people thrive in their future career

Emma Watson, Service Manager for FutureYou, advises on the skills you need to flourish at work

9 March 2022

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Passing the baton of hope

The end of lockdown in 2021 heralded a new beginning for Clare Noble. Starting a course to become a peer mentor with Ingeus’s Justice division gave Cl...

28 February 2022

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How the career landscape is evolving

Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, looks at what we might expect in the recruitment sector in 2022.

21 February 2022

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How to retain staff in light of The Great Resignation

The UK is experiencing the highest resignation rate since 2009, prompted by a high number of vacancies and burnout caused by the pandemic - something ...

16 February 2022

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Ingeus leads training to help older jobseekers

It’s a sad fact that older jobseekers can feel at a disadvantage applying for roles because of their age

15 February 2022

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What lies beneath

A post-pandemic tsunami of jobseekers means the selection process – by human or digital hand – runs the risk of focusing on similar job titles and exp...

18 January 2022

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Dealing with the downside of menopause and diabetes

Although menopause is a natural process that all women go through, many find the experience stressful and challenging due to the wide-ranging symptoms...

7 January 2022

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Make 2022 the year for you

Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employability division, shares her top tips for a positive start to the year.

1 January 2022

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Roadmap to employment might include some detours

Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s employability division, looks back over a turbulent year and sees signs of hope for 2022.

14 December 2021

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Celebrating Ingeus’s disability confidence

Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’ Employment Services, celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Disability Confident scheme and Ingeus' achievements as a Di...

2 November 2021

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Collective effort and fresh thinking could help resolve the logistics crisis

Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’ Employment Services, considers the causes, effects and solutions to the current crisis engulfing the logistics sector... ...

21 October 2021

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Recognising signs of burnout in yourself and others

With remote working blurring the lines between work and home life and a global pandemic causing ongoing stress in many areas of people’s lives, it’s n...

21 October 2021

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Don't count yourself out: Apply with conviction

Just because you have experience of the justice system, whether that’s a previous conviction or you’re currently engaging with the probation service, ...

20 October 2021

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Top tips on how to achieve the best covering letter

Put yourself in your own shop window. You’ve heard it at least a dozen times. But it remains true nevertheless: you don’t get a second chance to make ...

11 August 2021

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How to stay positive when looking for work

Let’s face it: unemployment can be hard going. Even with Ingeus in your corner it can feel like the world’s longest boxing match in which you keep get...

16 July 2021

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Non-verbal communication: the secret language behind great interviews

Body language is vital, whether you’re face to face, or online. The moment your potential new boss sees you, they will be making an assessment about y...

7 July 2021

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Can I volunteer while receiving benefits?

If you are currently looking for work then volunteering is a good way not only to support the communities you care about and to fill some time product...

4 June 2021

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How to impress the boss

Ingeus has compiled a series of top interview tips from employers when considering a candidate’s key skills. Find out how to impress the boss.

3 June 2021

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Volunteering: good for you, good for communities and great for your CV

As part of your research to find a new job you’ve targeted businesses in terms of their products and services, the skills they need and the sort of pe...

3 June 2021

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Being your own boss: Is self-employment the right move for you?

Owning your own business can offer a lot of flexibility and control over your life, helping you to maintain a work-life balance. However, there are ma...

1 June 2021

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Creating a diverse workforce is good for society... and for business

Put a brainstorming group of like-minded employees together and the result is likely to be they all come up with similar ideas. That’s because their t...

1 June 2021

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Ingeus launches new Activity Hubs for offenders

On Monday 17th May, Ingeus opens the doors to its CFO Activity Hubs, a new programme from the HMPPS Co-financing Organisation and part funded by the E...

1 June 2021

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How to make a good first – and second – impression with employers

We’ve all heard it said, but nevertheless it’s true: you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.

30 April 2021

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A breath of fresh air: how to find countryside jobs

Like millions of others you may have found an escape from the stress and boredom of the pandemic lockdowns by heading outdoors. Whether it’s on a balc...

13 April 2021

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The five best questions to ask at your interview

Interviews aren’t just about answering questions correctly, it’s just as important that you ask the right kind of questions too. Asking your prospecti...

12 April 2021

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What are CV robots and how do you keep them happy?

Thanks to the ease of online applications, recruiters receive a flood of applications for each vacancy, but going through piles of CVs by hand is a co...

7 April 2021

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How the STAR technique can help you shine at interviews

Job interviews can be a challenging experience, whether it's your first time or you're on familiar ground. How can you ensure you create the best impr...

22 March 2021

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The top 10 interview questions and how to answer them

Let’s face it - interviews are scary. The best way to make them less daunting is to properly prepare.

9 March 2021

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Maintaining motivation to a healthier you

At the beginning of the year, many of us make New Year resolutions to become more healthy. Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme could help you ...

8 March 2021

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How to succeed at remote interviews

The pandemic has seen face-to-face interviews replaced with phone and video calls, which can present some unfamiliar challenges. Our top tips will hel...

28 January 2021

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Setting attainable exercise goals

Regular exercise can be life changing. The benefits are well known: physical exercise helps people to maintain a healthy weight, keep muscles trim and...

12 January 2021

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How to get the most from your work appraisal

Appraisals are part of working life so, if you’re serious about your job and want to make a go of it, then grab this opportunity.

9 January 2021

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Getting to grips with shift working

“I do my research and make sure that the Ingeus client I put forward has the appropriate skills and aptitude for the work on offer.” - Mark Kee

19 November 2020

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Ingeus worker finds job for client in less than 4 hours

“When I know that I have helped someone to find a job, I get goose bumps because they are so happy to be offered a chance to work again.”

4 November 2020

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Thousands of Ingeus participants are now benefitting from an innovative online resource, iWorks.

“...having an edge, an added advantage as you apply for roles, is so important. iWorks gives you that.”

6 October 2020

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What are the super six most transferable employment skills?

How are your super-six skills shaping up? These are the attributes that prospective employers always prize. Ingeus employment advisor Lloyd Kingston u...

28 September 2020

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Meet Katherine; Our dedicated campaigner for mental health provision

Meet mental health expert Katharine Heald. She is encouraging job seekers with the Work and Health Programme in the North West to take up a newly expa...

24 September 2020

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Employers - Don't Go it Alone

Ten reasons why having a helping hand can get you the best employees for your vacancies

11 September 2020

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Top ways that Ingeus helps employers

Don’t go it alone: Ten good reasons why you should self-refer to an employability programme if you're looking for work.

25 August 2020

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