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Have you ever wondered how to get high visibility on Google for FREE, especially if your brand is not particularly innovative? 

If you know something about positioning, it's not a secret to you that in order for your business to gain visibility, it must respond to queries, i.e. the needs of users searching the search engine. But let's face it - this is only a small step towards success because summer dresses, car tires, computer repair services and financial advice are plentiful. 

Read our article and find out how by developing your thread on gowork.uk you can increase the visibility of your brand

https://gowork.uk/blog/get-to-know-gowork-uk/6-propel-to-the-top-of-google-engine-rankings-with-gowork

Reviews are important from the employer's point of view - that's a well-known fact. Most of our users are employees of companies and they are also the ones who leave most of the feedback. But that's not an easy task. Fear of problems at work, conflicts in the team or confrontations with the boss and being fired are just some of the factors that stress employees. Should we think of online reviews as employee courage?

Creating a good job market is one of our goals. That is why we have ensured anonymity in response to our users' needs. You do not have to register or log in with us. On GoWork you can share your experiences and reviews about companies without any fear. Worker safety is just as important online as it is in the workplace, and anonymous reviews help with that. 

We want you all to feel safe here changing together working conditions for better <3

How impactful are reviews?

Criticism does not have to be frightening. Feedback, both good and negative, is what drives development and enables people and organisations to become better.

Reacting to reviews has benefits beyond impressing prospective candidates. It can also have an effect on your company's bottom line and decide its long-term success.

See how responding to reviews and ratings impacts employers:

Source: https://www.marketingcharts.com https://www.brightlocal.com/ https://www.reviewtrackers.com/ https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/index.htmG

Are employers learning to appreciate candid feedback?

Most companies recognise that the trend towards openness is not just irreversible; it also provides them with information that could be critical.

What does workplace transparency entail?

Because employee review sites can provide such thorough information to job applicants, interviews are becoming more of a "two-way street." Yvonne Smyth, Hays' director of HR and legal recruitment practises in the UK and Ireland, agrees.

"Professionals have become much more likely to challenge prospective employers on why they should join their organisation, what’s in it for them and how they’ll be able to further their career," she said for Glassdoor.

Existing employees' relationships with their supervisors are likewise being influenced by such sites. The most major reform involves pay confidentiality. According to Glassdoor data, 85% of UK firms do not reveal their internal salary ranges.

How to get a Skilled Worker visa?

A Skilled Worker visa allows you to stay in the UK and work an eligible job with an approved employer. It has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa.

The specific eligibility for getting the visa depends on your job. Knowledge of English and confirmed job offer are mandatory. It’s possible to apply to extend the visa as many times as you like if you meet the eligibility requirements.

How to apply? It depends on whether you’re outside the UK or not, as well as whether you’re extending or switching your visa. You can check all the details here - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Be sure to carefully choose your employer if you’re thinking of applying for a Skilled worker visa! The employer is the most important part of it so you want it to be the best possible pick. Gowork.uk is here to help you. On our website, you can see what other people think of the employers and you’re also able to rate them yourself! Be sure to check it out before making an important decision like applying for a Skilled worker visa!

Why are negative reviews valuable?

People and especially employers, tend to underestimate the value that bad reviews bring them.

But how can a bad review be beneficial for you? Mostly because it gives you the opportunity to make people interested in you. Many people don’t actually think about the good reviews at first when checking something out because being good is expected, it’s the bad reviews that are more interesting. A bad review that is properly handled and responded to, can give you much more value than you think!

According to Power Reviews, an interesting discovery has been made, showing that a slightly lower ranking than the perfect 5-star performs better in terms of encouraging people to take interest in it. The peak interest oscillates between 4.2 to 4.5 rating. Above 4.5 rating the interest actually drops. Is it because the responses to negative reviews show that companies care about their public image? Or maybe because 5-star ratings make a “too good to be true” impression and a little lower ratings are more believable?

Whatever the case, it’s clear that negative reviews can be as much valuable as good reviews if handled properly. So be sure to make the best use of them!

Where to look for online reviews?

According to Brightlocal, the Local Consumer Review Survey examined how customers utilize online reviews to inform themselves about the businesses in their local area. It is stated that more people than ever before are reading online reviews. When looking for nearby businesses, 77% of people read reviews either "always" or "frequently" in 2021 which is 17% more than in 2020.

Which sites do users evaluate businesses on? According to the survey, the top three websites used to search for online reviews are Google, Yelp, and Facebook. But it should be mentioned that the vast majority of these reviews are from a consumer perspective. But there are also websites that provide a forum-based place for a specific group of people for instance - potential employees. GoWork.uk is a primary example of such a website, it allows its users to write reviews, rate, and even ask about their employers. We can all agree that most people looking for a job are interested in their potential employers, GoWork is a perfect place to look for information about them!

According to new government plans (gov.uk) to make flexible working the default, millions of employees will be allowed to request it from the first day of their job.

A variety of new initiatives will give workers more freedom over when, where, and how they work, which will make them more satisfied and effective. Flexible scheduling has been shown to help workers maintain a healthy work-life balance, supporting those who have obligations or responsibilities like looking after children or vulnerable individuals.

There is a compelling business argument for flexible working arrangements in addition to the obvious advantages for employees. Flexible working fosters a more diverse workplace and workforce by reducing some of the unseen barriers to employment, which, according to studies, increases financial benefits.

How about you? Are you satisfied with flexibility at your job? Please share your opinion on your working conditions and help build a better workspace nationwide!

Job interview in virtual reality?

As futuristic as it sounds - it’s not so far away as you may think.

A group of students from Sandwell College in West Bromwich used worldwide available VR technology to perform mock interviews and see how it would play out.

The software used by these students is mainly focused on the aforementioned mock interviews but the idea has been put in motion so we probably won’t have to wait much longer for some employers willing to try out real job interviews in virtual reality!

It may not be the most convenient method of hiring candidates but imagine how fun would it be! And we all need some more fun at work, don’t we?

What jobs in the UK are most popular? What jobs are people most interested in?

Check out the 6 most in-demand jobs in the UK according to Glassdoor!

How much does a manager earn on average in the UK?

Do you think that you may not be properly compensated by your employer? Or maybe, you're thinking about a promotion?

Manager's position is one of the most important (if not THE most important) in the entire company - but does that mean they earn adequately to their responsibilities?

See how much a manager in the UK earns on average according to Average salary checker by Reed.

There are many important things that you should know about the employer that you're interested in. Fortunately, our website is here for you to help you with that!

See what you should focus on when checking out an employer.

What advantages of remote work are most appreciated?

Do you think that better time management due to lack of need of transportation is the best thing about working remotely? Or maybe it is the convenience of working from your room?