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How to navigate a salary negotiation?
Whether it’s with a new employer or your manager, salary negotiations can always be daunting. We have put together a list of things you...
Nov 27, 20242 min read


How can a recruitment agency optimise your job search?
Working within the white-collar industry may mean you have a set of niche and industry specific skills, so when it comes to making a...
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Valuable LinkedIn resources for construction professionals
LinkedIn is a valuable platform for construction professionals to network, learn, and grow in their careers. Carry on reading to find out...
Oct 29, 20241 min read


How to build workplace resilience
Business resilience is essential to continued success. In this blog, we explore what it means to build workplace resilience. 1. Develop a...
Oct 1, 20241 min read


How to manage client expectations
Managing client expectations is key to maintaining a strong working relationship between both parties, as well as building a dazzling...
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Becoming a quantity surveyor: everything you need to know
Thinking of becoming a quantity surveyor? Carry on reading to find out what skills are required, what a typical day looks like - and most...
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Preventing employee burnout in the white collar workplace
With deadlines to meet, people to impress and expectations to exceed, white collar work can certainly be high-pressure in its nature....
Jul 24, 20243 min read


What does a counteroffer mean for your professional development?
So, you’ve decided to go through the stressful process of looking for a new job, improved your CV, brushed up on your interview skills,...
May 21, 20242 min read


Making the interview process more accessible for people with ADHD
When interviewing for a new role, it is paramount that you make reasonable adjustments based on the individual needs of each candidate....
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Navigating your next resignation
Is it time to close the chapter on your current job? Nervous to deliver the news? In this blog, we share three simple steps to help you...
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Tips for getting back into your 9 to 5 routine
Struggling to get back into your 9 to 5 work routine? In this blog, we share some important tips and reminders on how to get back into...
Jan 11, 20242 min read


“Take Action Make Impact” this National Inclusion Week
National Inclusion Week is an annual event dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. To mark the occasion, this...
Sep 28, 20232 min read


Training and events you don’t want to miss this month!
Did you know that you have access to various built environment online and in-person events? From professional to personal development,...
Sep 4, 20231 min read


3 AI hacks to boost your career growth
We’ve seen how artificial intelligence is revolutionising the construction sector, but how can it help boost your career growth? Carry on...
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Let's collaborate: exploring the possibilities with Pillar this National Opportunity Day!
Today at Pillar, we’re using National Opportunity Day as an opportunity to discuss career aspirations! Carry on reading to find out more...
Aug 9, 20231 min read


Can we use old nappies to build houses?
Old nappies could be soon be used to build houses. Yes, you read that correctly… In a recent study found that old shredded nappies would...
Jun 1, 20232 min read


Birmingham's green transformation: everything you need to know
Birmingham City Council have shared plans to double the city’s green space as part of its 20-year transformation strategy. Under the...
May 18, 20231 min read


Promoting problem-solving at work
As a business, it is natural to encounter problems as you grow and develop - especially in the world of construction. However, it’s how...
May 2, 20232 min read


What kind of roles do we recruit for?
Wondering what sort of roles within the built environment we recruit for? Our recruiters have put together a quick summary so you can get...
Jan 23, 20232 min read


3 New Year's resolutions for your construction company
Happy New Year! Now that the festive season has drawn to a close, it's a good time to start thinking about the improvements your company...
Jan 4, 20232 min read

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