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2020 has made most of us think about our healthcare providers differently. For 10 consecutive weeks, we Brits stood on our doorsteps to applaud those doctors, nurses, carers and all other ‘frontline’ key workers. Without the heroic efforts of our NHS, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic would have been immeasurably worse.

Prior to 2020, it seemed the biggest threat to jobs came from artificial intelligence. Indeed, it was rare for a week to pass without a headline claiming that automation would replace XX million jobs, as study after study seemed to come up with a different total number.

It does seem to be the way, that it is easier to find a new job when you’re still working. There’s some research to support that feeling, with a study showing that job hunters who are employed tend to receive half of the offers on the table, versus those unemployed who get just 16 per cent.

The past year has given us a lot to think about, leading to many people deciding to switch jobs. Though new opportunities aren’t as plentiful as they were at this time last year, they are certainly out there, especially for those with in-demand skills, such as tech workers. However, as competition for talent remains fierce, the likelihood that your organisation may present you with a counteroffer will increase. And, considering the current uncertainty and volatility of the economy, many will be tempted to accept that offer.