Former editor and people leader who writes on careers, hiring, and the changing UK job market. James Thompson has supported candidates across sectors, with a focus on clear language and fair process.
Pensions and benefits: what ...
Career adviceMar 5, 2025
Auto-enrolment, employer contributions, and match rules affect take-home and later-life ou...
ByEDL Team
Reference requests: who to a...
Workplace & wellbeingMar 5, 2025
Strong references come from people who can speak to your delivery and your behaviour, not ...
ByEDL Team
CVs: how to show impact, not...
Career adviceMar 5, 2025
A strong CV highlights outcomes, constraints, and collaboration. A short, credible metric ...
ByEDL Team
Hybrid work: what to ask in ...
Workplace & wellbeingMar 5, 2025
The best questions are specific: which days are anchor days, how are meetings scheduled, a...
ByEDL Team
Understanding right-to-work ...
Policy & lawMar 5, 2025
Employers must take reasonable steps to verify you can do the work you are being hired to ...
ByEDL Team
Side projects and your CV: w...
Equity & inclusionMar 5, 2025
A side project is useful when you can show users, production constraints, or maintenance o...
