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Working From Home? WFH Is More A Case Of Warring Family Hell
What are the perils of working from home? Many of us have dreamt of this moment. No commuting. You can work in your PJs. Watch daytime TV. Do a spot of gardening. Eat your lunch on the sofa. And still get all your work done. Yes… it should be heaven. Instead, your internet speed is … Continue reading Working From Home? WFH Is More A Case Of Warring Family Hell
5 Awkward Conversations You’ll Have at the Office Party
Awkward conversations at the office holiday party are inevitable. But at least now you have some tips on how to deal with them! Need some advice for the inevitable awkward conversations at the office party? Here are some top tips for you! Scenario 1: You’re stuck making small-talk with the boss and can’t think of … Continue reading 5 Awkward Conversations You’ll Have at the Office Party
5 Holiday Party No-No’s
Looking forward to the holiday party season? No? You’re not alone. But even if you don’t enjoy them, there are some things you just can’t do. Only 1 in 4 of us actually look forward to our workplace holiday party. It’s not just the cost or the dread of being stuck with the office bore … Continue reading 5 Holiday Party No-No’s
5 Ways to Stand out From The Crowd
New Year, New You. New Job? Don’t wait until 2020 to start your search or you might struggle to stand out from the crowd. More than half of us are planning to change jobs in 2020. So, don’t wait until January to start your job search – there will be far too much competition. Instead … Continue reading 5 Ways to Stand out From The Crowd
The 11 Reasons Your Career Might Fail
Are you going to succeed or fail? It’s not about how good you are at the job – it’s all down to personality. You probably think that you know yourself quite well. Perhaps you consider yourself to be intelligent, hard-working and, more importantly, ambitious. That means you are destined for the top, right? Not necessarily. … Continue reading The 11 Reasons Your Career Might Fail
Are You Working for a Narcissist?
Leadership styles are under the microscope – with Trump and Boris being analysed endlessly. However, the so-called “great man” style of leadership is not always an easy one to live (or work) with. Humans instinctively respond to confidence in a positive way. Experts who sound the most authoritative are generally listened to more and believed … Continue reading Are You Working for a Narcissist?
Confident or Arrogant? The Fine Line Between Success and Failure
Confident? Arrogant? What traits impress employers the most? And which ones could cost you a job? It would be good to know before you apply for that new role… It probably comes as no surprise that when hiring, firms are looking for people who are confident. In fact, this personality trait is a top priority … Continue reading Confident or Arrogant? The Fine Line Between Success and Failure
Fillers and Facelifts: How Far Do Men Go to Look Young at Work?
With more over-65s staying in the workplace, how can young people stay competitive in the recruitment game? Let’s dispel some myths. Its men – not women – who are most likely to experience age discrimination at work. And you don’t actually have to be that old to be a victim. Nearly four in ten say … Continue reading Fillers and Facelifts: How Far Do Men Go to Look Young at Work?
Don’t Move! Improve: How the Property Market Should Inspire your Career Choices
When you’re considering your career choices, take inspiration from the property market. There are more similarities than you think. As a nation we are pretty obsessed with house prices – what our property would fetch if we put it up for sale, what the neighbour’s/our boss’s/our ex’s home is worth, how much our ‘bricks and … Continue reading Don’t Move! Improve: How the Property Market Should Inspire your Career Choices
Would you Change Your Accent to Appear More Professional?
When you landed your first professional job, did you change the way you spoke? Perhaps you thought you’d sound more professional if you talked with a slightly more sophisticated accent or littered the conversation with a few long words – or maybe, you just wanted to fit in and speak like everyone else. Or did colleagues continually ask “What did you say?”, which … Continue reading Would you Change Your Accent to Appear More Professional?