Demystifying the Triple Lock

by Suze Cook | Aug 8, 2025 | Business, Uncategorised

The UK’s triple lock pension system often makes headlines, but what exactly is it? Introduced in 2010, the triple lock is a government commitment ensuring the state pension increases annually by the highest of three measures: Average earnings growth Inflation,...

Know Your Value

by Suze Cook | Aug 5, 2025 | Know your value, Self knowledge

One of our core principles at elphin is understanding your value. Without a strong sense of your own worth, it’s hard to expect others—whether they’re employers, investors, or clients—to truly appreciate what you can offer. At elphin, we talk a lot about the ancient...

Are you on the shelf?

by Suze Cook | Jul 25, 2025 | Lifelong learning, Networking

It’s a feeling familiar to many experienced professionals who may feel overlooked or undervalued in what seems to be a youth-focused job market. But if you’re one of those experienced individuals feeling stuck, it’s time to dust yourself off and realise that your age...

The Five ‘No’s’ on a CV

by Suze Cook | Jul 11, 2025 | CV, Job hunting

This is a short and sweet blog post, but it is amazing how many CVs make the simplest of mistakes. It is worth highlighting the five ‘no’s’ and ‘yes’s’ to the perfect CV. No: Don’t make any spelling mistakes anywhere, even...

Mindfulness Running

by Suze Cook | Jun 27, 2025 | Exercise, Health, Wellbeing

At elphin, we’ve previously discussed how incorporating mindfulness into exercise can amplify the mental health benefits, such as reducing anxiety and stress. We’re also strong advocates for having a running buddy. If you can find someone who matches your pace, it’s...