Insights and Career Advice

'Busy season' is a dreaded occurrence for even the most seasoned auditors. Thankfully, it doesn’t last forever and now that it’s done and dusted for the year, you may find yourself coming up (or even gasping) for air. If the thought of going through another busy season fills you with dread or you’re simply wanting to test the waters for something new, you are in luck. The jo...

JCW celebrated its 12th birthday at Madison’s rooftop bar in London last Friday. The team were treated to champagne and drinks to celebrate twelve years of success. The rain held out over London and the sun even managed to make a quick appearance for us on the night. Madison offers some of the best views of St Pauls Cathedral and the city, and drinking champagne on the roof ...

Great Place to Work Certification leverages 30 years of research to quantify the current state of your workplace culture and show you how it compares to the best in the world. Great Place to Work JCW is proud to announce that it is Best Place to Work certified! Every year, Great Place to Work trawl the U.S employer landscape putting companies across the country through their...

It’s that time of year when bonuses are about to be paid and the job market is hot. Unfortunately, these two events coincide every year and many people often find themselves delaying a job search or turning down new job opportunities altogether through guilt or fear of missing out on their bonuses entirely. Around 75% of the financial services sector complete their annual bu...

“I handed my notice in yesterday and my employer counter offered with a 10% increase in my salary and one day working from home a month. I’m tempted to stay because it’s less risky than changing jobs and uprooting my career.” You are right. It is the more comfortable choice and the less risky option in theory. However, the recruitment and staffing industry estimates that 80%...

A team of 15 troopers from the JCW Group climbed 42 floors and 932 steps for Shelter’s Tower 42 challenge last week. Situated near the Gherkin and at 600 feet above pavement level, Tower 42 adds to London’s famous skyline. Image credit: Ison Travel It takes just over 10 minutes on average to climb the 932 steps to the top. If you’re a commuter in London that’s nearly 5 x the...

All senior members of the JCW Group were whisked off to Morzine, France, for an unforgettable Ski Trip last week. View of the Alps from the plane All senior consultants and members of staff from the JCW Group were treated to three nights in a beautiful chalet right in the heart of the world famous Morzine ski resort in France. The guys were flown in from Los Angeles, New Yor...

The JCW FIFA 19 Champions League competition literally kicked off at JCW headquarters, and what a nail-biting evening it was. Ten teams of two battled it out in the much-anticipated tournament and all were in it to win it and scoop that coveted champions league trophy. It was £10 to enter, and all proceeds went to charity. There was complimentary beer and pizza in what looke...

JCW enjoyed its Annual Black-Tie Event at The Ned in London last Friday. The Ned, a five-star hotel and members' club – provided a great setting for JCW’s January Gala. Table 4 enjoying their first course The company were treated to a three-course meal and enjoyed an awards ceremony presented by our MD’s John Newton and Et Halstead, where employees were recognised onstage fo...

A bunch of the guys were treated to a mini break to Barcelona last week, and Barcelona in December seemed to really work! The Spanish weather offered some warm respite from the December chill currently sweeping over Britain. The team enjoyed taking in the sights of this culturally rich city. That building pictured in the background below is the world famous La Sagrada Famili...