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Starting a new job and how to succeed
almost 5 years ago by Sasha Rieks, High WycombeWhen you’re starting a new job it’s easy for those first day jitters to get the better of you. Your thoughts on your first day at work might be trying to remember names of your colleagues, taking in lots of new information, or working out where the post room might be. The start of your new job is the best time to take in as much information as possible. In many cases when yo...
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Learning on the job - four key steps you can take today
almost 5 years ago by Glyn Pardoe, NewcastleAre you looking for a new job, or recently been successful in securing a new one? Maybe you're in a role where you need to up-skill yourself to be able to do your job well? If the answer is yes, you will be considering how to make sure you can take on all the learning information you need, but at the same time perform to your maximum during the period of change. Learning on ...
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Become a better employee in 7 easy steps
almost 5 years ago by Jamie Cowman, BradfordYou may have set yourself a tonne of goals since the beginning of the year; to exercise more, eat healthier or to learn something new. But how many of you have set goals to improve your way of working and become a great employee in the process?Investing time into your career development is a great way to become an invaluable employee in a competitive market. Not just to impr...
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Skills - Employers securing their future as well as yours
almost 5 years ago by Olive Chatta, PeterboroughThe future of your career is in your hands, but it's also in the hands of dynamic employers facing future trends and evolving with the times. For Learning at Work Week, expanding your knowledge and skillset could be the key factor in progressing your career. The world we live in is experiencing constant technological breakthroughs, each one happening even faster than the las...
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The life of a secretary, from 1946 to today
almost 5 years ago by Leigh Davis, CardiffIn the 1940’s, when Brook Street founder Margery Hurst set up Brook Street Bureau of Mayfair, secretaries were the focus of her business. Margery sourced temporary workers to fulfil the duties of a secretary to businesses across London, and did so with great efficiency and commitment. But of course, the role of the secretary goes way back, further than 1946 when Brook Street...
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How to Budget for Recruitment of New Staff
almost 5 years ago by Susanna Phillips, WatfordRecruitment of new staff can feel like a thankless task, one which many try to avoid. But with some pre-planning, and if you can look at a general budget it can make your recruitment process easier. Here are some tips on how you can start the budgeting process for new staff to join your team, and how Brook Street can help you.1. Check the requirements of all your departments...