Is there such a thing as a ‘secure job’ in the modern era? Asks Complete One

With news breaking last week that energy firm, Npower would be cutting 2400 jobs in the UK by 2018, Newcastle-based outsourced sales and marketing company, Complete One, have asked, is there such a thing as a ‘secure job’ in the modern era?

Speaking about the announcements of the cuts, Unison said that it would be a "devastating blow" to communities across the UK.  Npower currently employs 11,500 people in the UK, 6668 of which are employed on a full-time basis and the cuts will affect both their contracted staff and employees. While job losses at specific sites have yet to be confirmed they are expected to be spread across offices, including some in the Midlands and in the North of England which was of particular interest to Complete One as a company based in the North East.

There are now few people who will enter the job market and stay with the same firm until retirement.  Budget cuts, companies moving jobs abroad and the constant developments in technology now means that a long term position with the same firm is unlikely. Complete One are of the belief that secure jobs no longer exist.

Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes, was formerly a carpenter.  When the country suffered a massive financial decline in 2008 - going into a recession - the building trade was hit hard, leaving thousands jobless, including Glen Lowes.  It was then that Glen Lowes was forced to make a change, so he made the decision that he wanted to be the one in control of his future and not be reliant on anyone else.  Speaking about his role as a business owner, Glen Lowes said: “One of the things I love most about being my own boss is having total control over my future. How far I am able to take Complete One, and my earning potential is totally dependent on me, and that is something that having experienced, I would never want to give up.”

As customer acquisition specialists, Complete One is fortunate to be in a recession proof industry as they provide the one thing that companies continue to need, despite the economic climate, new customers.

Npower isn’t the first and it won’t be the last massive firm to make cuts to its workforce.  Even as the country is slowly making its way out of recession, firms still continue to make cuts and the so-called ‘secure jobs’ continue to go.

Complete One is a young, ambitious and dynamic outsourced sales and marketing company based in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.  At Complete One they specialise in customer acquisition through pop-up promotional events at venues throughout the UK.  In a world of ever advancing technologies, the firm offers clients interactive and personalised marketing solutions.  At Complete One they believe it is their direct and personalised approach that has been the catalyst for their success.  As supporters of entrepreneurship, Complete One promotes the idea of ‘being your own boss’.  The recent announcement from Npower is one of many in recent years.  Complete One believes that individuals should take back control and be their own boss.