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Remote Work is Here to Stay. Is Your Business Remote-Ready?
8 days ago by Daniel StackMuch has been said about the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on today’s workplace. Not long ago, being trusted and provided with the equipment necessary to work at home was viewed as a fringe benefit by many companies. Now, remote working has become the new normal. This new reality is reshaping how organisations think about optimising their workforces. Now that it has b...
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Getting yourself out of a lockdown rut
23 days ago by Daniel StackThere’s no doubt that numerous lockdowns have been taking their toll on people. Life seems so predictable that it’s become stale. But one of our many talents as humans is that despite what’s thrown at us, we draw on our resilience and we keep going. As the best antidote to feeling stuck is taking action, we’re sharing tips you can put into practice to help you get out of a l...
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Starting a new job
about 3 years agoWaiting to start a new job is daunting, the ‘newbie nerves’ may start to kick in and we don’t blame you. Just remember the hard interview process is over and you can look forward to kick-starting your new role! We put together a short video to remind you how you can fit into your new workplace and become an essential part of the team in no time. Make your first day at your n...
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Handling your appraisal
about 3 years agoThere’s no better opportunity to big yourself up and to show your line manager how you’re performing at work than in an appraisal. It’s also a chance for you to talk about your future ambitions and how you can achieve them with some well thought out objectives put in place. Here’s how you can get the most out of your appraisal: Time to evaluate - Get out your job description...
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Handing in your notice
about 3 years agoIf you’re looking to resign but not sure on the protocol then look no further. Leaving your job doesn’t have to be stressful or even awkward, if it’s done in the right way. Here are some top tips on how to hand in your notice without becoming public enemy number one. Before you take the plunge... Take a step back and think ‘am I ready to leave?’ Have you had a formal offer f...
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Learning work ethic from record breakers
about 3 years agoIf you’re too young to remember the TV show record breakers and sing along with the classic theme tune, then you’ll know the giant annual book of Guinnes World record breakers – and all its weird and wonderful achievements. Whether it’s the most tattooed man in the world, the fastest sprint or the record for eating the most After Eight mints in a minute with no hands, breaki...
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Your guide to navigating the office Secret Santa
about 3 years agoYour Christmas playlist is locked and loaded, you've got a bottle of mulled wine on the go and you're full of as much yuletide spirit as you can handle. Your calendar is full of drinks and parties and the festive spirit is in full swing until someone in the office mentions Secret Santa. It always seems like a great idea until you pull a name out of a hat and are stuck thinki...
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Stay motivated during winter months
over 3 years agoHolidays are coming! It's not long until the Christmas break. You've stocked up your mince pies, had your Christmas jumper on 24/7 and made yor way through at least one tin of Quality Streets. But is your work taking a back seat? Are you avoiding deadlines or taking as much care as you should with your work? The winter months can be tricky. The days get shorter and colder, a...
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The 11 worst things to say on your first day
over 3 years agoWe wouldn't blame you for being nervous before you start a new job. You're not sure where the land lies yet, you don't know which mug is off limits in the kitchen and you've got no one to sit with at lunch. There is good news though, there are plenty of things that you can do to get off on the right foot. You can find out how to make your first day a success in our video, bu...
