Blogs from across the Oscar Group

Since the Industrial Revolution, there has been one thing that has barely changed for the majority of workers – the routine of 09:00 to 17:00, five days a week. The UK’s Trade Union Council (TUC) has called for a four-day maximum working week as part of its report into how changes to the current and future work place can best benefit workers. The four day week has been trial...

A 'gig economy' is a job market based on short-term contracts. Companies hire workers to complete individual projects (or, 'gigs'), which can be a one-off or repeat arrangement. The upsurge in these temporary and contractor working habits is a movement that has evolved the modern employment scene and the entire concept of a workplace. An ever-growing contingent workforce has...

Last week we had our summer barbeque held at the King Street Townhouse Hotel. We all had an amazing evening which only got better as the night went on, especially when our charity auction began. Items Auctioned off included; 3 days working at home, 3 days extra holiday, duvet days. week of working 10 - 4, 2 weeks flexi-time, Forever Manchester goody bag and a free lunch at B...

If you are searching for your next job opportunity, LinkedIn can be a fantastic tool not only for you to find a job matching your criteria but also for recruitment professionals to find you! Oscar’s team often use LinkedIn to search for potential candidates who possess the skill set, qualifications, and experience they require to fill a job role. So how can you help us to fi...

Blockchain: What you need to know It’s what everyone seems to be talking about; it has a huge influence in today's society. Its level of growth in all our minds is astounding and it's been propelled into our thoughts with the rise of cryptocurrencies. Here is a straightforward nonetheless effective guide to what a blockchain is and why it's progressing to be vital for years ...

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It's that time of year again! Unmissable deals, fantastic bargains and the crush of people - it must be Black Friday! But is the desperate stampeding through shopping malls soon to be a thing of the past? Year on year, consumers have started to adopt a more relaxed and far less crowded approach to the Black Friday deals on offer, and with the ensuing Cyber Monday gathering p...

Thanks to the internet, more and more people are choosing to work either partly or entirely remotely. While working remotely can be very convenient and stress-free, it brings a fresh set of challenges that must be overcome. With this in mind, here are Oscar's Top 10 Tips for achieving remote working success! 1. Think about your Workspace Make sure that you set up an area tha...

AI is often a controversial and sometimes frightening topic, but it can't be denied that AI will have an enormous impact on the world's economy, society, and the way we do business. AI is expected to provide a $15.7 trillion boost to GDP worldwide by 2030. This would be the equivalent of adding 13 new Australias to the global economy. According to a study by PWC, China will ...

Manchester is set to trial a new AI traffic light system, which will provide quick data analysis, to improve traffic flow around the city. The traffic lights, created by academics at the University of Huddersfield, are set to also reduce air pollution. Innovate UK has funded a large proportion of the project, investing over £850,000 in the software developed predominantly by...