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Women in Leadership at Brook Street
14 days ago by Lorena VeneticoTo mark International Women's Day we speak to Permanent Team Leader, Jamie Cowman about her experience at Brook Street. Brook Street came to be because of the commitment and ambition of one woman. Margery Hurst, a single mother in the 1940’s set out to deliver a quality recruitment service and talented temps to businesses across London. Over 70 years on, Margery still remain...
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Your part to play in workplace wellbeing
about 2 months ago by Lorena VeneticoIt’s inevitable that there’ll be times when it feels like work is beginning to creep further and further into your personal life and not keeping within the confines of 9-5. This can lead to you feeling stressed, unhappy and unproductive at work. It’s important to tell your manager as soon as you feel that your mental and physical health is being affected due to work but ther...
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Made a mistake at work? Here's what to do next.
4 months ago by Lorena VeneticoWe all know the feeling when we’ve realised we’ve made a mistake at work. The panic, the questioning of how it happened and the debate of whether you can get away with it or start a new role without anyone realising what happened. But what is the best way to deal and move on from making a mistake at work? Our recovery guide tells you how. The Brook Street recovery plan Accep...
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Everything you need to know about working in a call centre
5 months ago by Lorena VeneticoAre you the one people flock to when they have a problem because they know you can solve it? Do you keep your cool under pressure and enjoy helping others? Want flexibility from a role? If the answer is yes to all then you should consider working in a call centre. You’ve got the character for succeeding in the industry but what else do you need to know about this line of wor...
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Not in the job you love? 5 ways to get that feel good factor anyway.
6 months ago by Lorena VeneticoIt’s near enough impossible to be happy with your job all the time. There will be days, weeks and sometimes months where you’re not enjoying the role you’re doing. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. And though you might not have plans to move out of your role any time soon, there are ways of getting that feel good factor at work and turning it into something you enjo...
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What to do when you’re in a career funk
7 months ago by Lorena VeneticoWe’ve all been there, in work and no matter what you try your concentration, energy and productivity has plummeted to unseen levels. Mentally it feels like there’s a ‘stop’ sign in your brain that is preventing you from functioning. When this occurs you need to work out why it’s happened, is it lack of sleep, difficulty of a task or workload? But finding out why you’re in a ...
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How to learn soft skills
8 months ago by Zoe SteelIf you’re thinking of looking for a new job then adding some valuable skills to your CV is a sure-fire way to make you stand out.It doesn't have to cost you any money and you can do it from the comfort of your own home! Make this your month of learning new skills and you'll come out the other end with a great CV and a fantastic set of skills to make any employer take a secon...
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Developing your digital skills
about 1 year ago by Zoe SteelFrom automation to web development and programming, the demand for digital skills is here to stay. Even if it’s just competence in Excel or being able to run a mail merge on Word, having a good hold on your digital skills and capabilities can really put you one step ahead of the competition. This is all well and good if you’re a bit of a tech-head and love learning to use ne...
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What skills will you need in 2019?
about 1 year ago by Zoe SteelMoving roles to take on a more fulfilling job or changing your career completely often tops the New Year’s resolutions checklist, and becomes a real focus at the beginning of the year. Your resolutions by now may have taken a bit of a back seat, but that shouldn't stop you from making that all important move in your career if that's one of the goals you set yourself this yea...
