- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Tuesday 17th May 2022
Wage Growth Is Down But Job Opportunities Are Up
According to a BBC article titled Wages Fall Sharply But Unemployment Rate Drops, wage growth is lower than inflation and unemployment rates are at their lowest in 50 years. Based on figures from the Office For National Statistics (ONS), earnings dropped by 1.2% when adjusted for inflation, creating...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Monday 16th May 2022
Work From Home Salaries Exceed In-Person Pay
Our latest research indicates that work from home salaries are higher than in-person pay compared to a sector’s average. The data, collated and analysed by checkasalary.co.uk, compares salaries from a sample size of 1.97 million jobs over the last 12 months. Key statistics and findings: ...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Wednesday 28th April 2021
What is the Average Salary in the UK?
You may well find yourself wondering whether you are being well paid for what you do. Perhaps you are interested to find out where your salary sits, when compared with the average salary in the UK. Maybe you just want to know what is a good salary in the UK. Using a salary checking...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Monday 30th November 2020
Minimum Wage Increase April 2021
The UK Government has announced that the National Living Wage (the minimum wage for over 23s) is to increase by 2.18% in April 2021. This means that a 23-year-old working 40 hours a week will have a salary of approximately £18,532.8 a year, or £8.91 an hour. ...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Wednesday 27th March 2019
How to ask for a pay rise
If you were to make a list of the most awkward conversations to have, asking for a pay rise would probably be pretty high!...
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- Posted Saturday 17th November 2018
Top Tips When Starting A New Job
Meet your new Manager before you start your first day It can be very beneficial to meet your new Manager before starting your new position. Sometimes weeks, and possibly months, have passed between your last interview and your starting date. By meeting your manager, you can learn about the company...
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- Posted Monday 29th October 2018
How To Manage A Complex Project At Work
Sometimes a project can be pretty overwhelming. You might be feeling anxious about a complex matter at work, but that's ok. There comes a problematic period in every working person's life, but you've got to act smart and make strategies on how you will overcome the difficulties and win! Li...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Friday 26th October 2018
Signs You Need A Holiday!
Are you tired of working hard and think that you've been living a hectic life recently? Well perhaps it's time for you to take a holiday, which will liven up things a bit. Taking a holiday will allow you to regain some perspective on life and will broaden your mind towards achieving a good work-life...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Saturday 13th October 2018
A Guide to Living and Working in Bradford
Looking for jobs in the Bradford area? Not sure about it? Well, you don't have to panic, as we have collected the top jobs in Bradford. As Bradford is a growing industrial city, there is always a requirement to fill. So, it's evident that a considerable number of vacancies will be there. Here is ...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Friday 12th October 2018
Jobs That Would Suit Me
Have you just completed your degree and are feeling stressed about not having a career path? Rest assured, you are not the only one to feel like this; lots of people out there feel confused about their next move. And trust me, its ok to not have a plan, not everyone does. Just give it some time and ...
- By Check-a-Salary
- Posted Thursday 11th October 2018
Best Salary Websites to Check Before Your Next Pay Review
Salary negotiation is a significant deal; go in too low and your employer will happily accept, go in too high and your chances of success are reduced. Being able to approach your current or future employer with a salary range based on the current market, will significantly increase your chances of s...