Why Balance at Work Shapes How We Feel About Our Jobs
By Maria Alejandra Mussfeldt Rizzo (24-25) Work–life balance has become one of the biggest challenges facing employees today (Brough et al., 2022; Kalliath & Brough, 2008). It is common for employees to go home after a long day only to find out that work has followed them back through emails, unrealistic deadlines, and the constant…
Keep readingPerfect or Paralysed? Perfectionism and Career Anxiety in Student Narratives
A study on how perfectionism affects career decision-making and anxiety in students By: Lior Tweg (24-25) Deciding on which career path to go down is a challenge faced by many students, but for perfectionists, it can be even more emotionally exhausting and high-pressure. Many different factors will influence a student’s choice-both individual and circumstantial (Savickas,…
Keep readingWhy aren’t your graduates staying?
By Benjamin Finbow (24-25) Reports suggests that nearly a quarter of all UK employees will have left their roles voluntarily by the end of 2025. This reads more than just a statistic, this is a costly drain of resources and finances, let alone the affect that this has on a teams morale, for graduates who…
Keep readingHow Does Gen Z Conceptualize Career Success? Three Things that Actually Count
By Paige Williams (24-25) The existing body of literature focusing on career success is often based on older generations whose careers more typically follow clear, linear steps up the career ladder. Generation Z (‘Gen Z’, 1997-2012), however, is joining the workforce during a time marked by shifting norms, technological advancements, and a general sense of…
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