Avoid Zero Hour Contracts and Make Yourself Indispensable
Latest figures have shown that unemployment in Northern Ireland has fallen yet again and by over 400,000 since 2012, which is good news for the local economy. However, in the same period underemployment has increased sharply.
The increase in the number of people taking on zero hour contracts, temporary and part time positions has led to many people in Northern Ireland feeling completely dissatisfied with the number of working hours available to them.
In a bid to rectify the situation, it is crucial that employees market themselves as a vital part of any workforce as a means to secure more permanent, full time posts in the future.
Here’s my advice on making yourself indispensable to employers:
- “Have I gone the extra mile today?” Do at least one thing each day that you haven’t (more…)