What to Expect When You Get Your First Wage Slip
Getting your first wage slip is really exciting, and your employer has a legal obligation to get this to you before you get paid. Your organisation may have an online resource to manage wage slips, or you may simply get a paper copy. A wage slip has lots of information on it which can be […]
What is a Pension?
Pensions are confusing for most people, which is why a lot of people never bother to look into it. Each organisaton will have its own pension scheme which you can opt into – as a young person, it is unlikely you will automatically be enrolled into this as you need to be either 22 years […]
What is a Trade Union?
A trade union is a group of employees who join together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. The typical activities of trade unions include providing assistance and services to their members, collectively bargaining for better pay and conditions for all workers, working to improve the quality of public services, political campaigning and industrial […]
What is HR?
Getting your first job is an exciting time but it can also be confusing. As an employee you have many responsibilities, but so does your employer. Your employer, no matter how big or small a company, will have to follow Human Resource guidelines, and may even have a Human Resources (HR) department to manage this […]
Coping With Change
Going through major changes such as leaving school or moving house can make it difficult to manage your mental wellbeing. This article outlines the stages of Reacting to Change and tips for making this process easier.
Mental Health & Making Friends
Meeting new people and making friends can be difficult at the best of times, but it’s important to consider the mental health of others and yourself when talking to new people.
University Household Essentials
Ikea’s uni essentials list is great for students moving into halls or flat sharing. It is helpful because you might not realise the things you need until you go into the kitchen drawer to get it and realise you don’t have it. You can get inventive and use a pair of tights instead of a […]
Student Rent Guarantor Scheme
Landlords typically do not like students as tenants. Blame the students before you that trashed carpets and broke toilets etc. So to cover the cost of having to decorate and fix things when they leave, they ask new tenants to pay deposits. You would think that is enough but, they also want you to provide […]
Fresh Student Living
Fresh Student Living creates thriving student communities where making new friends has never been easier. Their award-winning student accommodation delivers the freedom of a house share but with high quality finishes, comfy furniture and all-inclusive rent. If you need extra support, they have Accommodation Teams on hand to make sure everything runs smoothly and keep […]
Keeping on Top of Coursework and Meeting Deadlines
You will have to complete coursework and meet deadlines as part of your course. As you will likely have more than one class, these deadlines can pile up quickly, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here are some tips for keeping on top of coursework to help you get through your studies. Remember, you can […]