New Year, New Career
Why January is the most popular time to search for a new career
The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities and a sense of renewal; many of us have had time over the festive period to reflect on careers and goals, making January the month when job seekers are most active. Research shows that 75% of employees actively explore new opportunities during the month of January*, with activity on company profiles on Glassdoor skyrocketing by an average of 55% during this period.
January is also a popular time for those who are looking for a new career altogether with 40% of workers planning new career paths during this month**.
Here at ELM Group, this time of year is always full of opportunities for those looking for a new challenge, but this year, we’re growing more quickly than ever after a substantial business acquisition in 2024 which doubled our portfolio of owned and managed properties. We’ve exceeded our previous growth projections and have moved into new offices far earlier than expected to facilitate this momentous growth and create an inviting new space for the new team members we’ve welcomed.
And our growth plans don’t stop there! We currently have a range of vacancies on our website for those looking for a career in on-site property management or within our head office. Whether you’re experienced in the property, financial or operations field, or you’re looking for a completely new career altogether, we may be the ideal fit for you.
ELM Group takes great pride in providing career paths and training opportunities for employees to thrive within the business. We’ve also worked hard to nurture a working environment with a people-focussed approach; we treat people as individuals and value their unique strengths, encourage positive relationships within our teams and we promote an open-door policy. But don’t just take our word for it; here’s what our employees have to say following our recent feedback survey:
91% of our employees agreed that ELM Group promotes employee wellness.
99% of our workforce understand how their role fits into the overall aim of the business.
92% felt they had positive relationships within their teams with over 87% stating that they enjoy coming into work every day.
82% agreed that their suggestions and ideas are listened to and considered.
We’re also thrilled to be able to offer a refreshed benefits package promoting wellbeing for our team with incentives like a day off for birthdays, two extra days of annual leave after 5 years’ service, an NHS cashback scheme, free professional pensions and mortgage advice, and a brilliant new platform employees can use to enjoy a range of retail discounts.
If you’re interested in pursuing a new career with us or would like to see our current vacancies, as well as details on the competitive benefits we offer, please visit https://www.elmgroup.org.uk/career-opportunities
* https://www.v7recruitment.com/heres-why-january-is-one-of-the-best-months-for-job-hunting/
** https://www.thehrdirector.com/business-news/hr_in_business/40-workers-plan-career-change-january/