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Navigating Career Breaks: A Guide to Explaining Employment Gaps

Friday, January 26th, 2024

Having a gap in your employment history is more common than you might think, and there are many legitimate reasons why these gaps occur. When you’re back on the job hunt, prospective employers will be curious about these periods. Here’s how to address the most common reasons for career breaks confidently and positively.   Getting [Read more…]

Job Satisfaction in the Modern Workplace: Strategies for 2024

Friday, January 26th, 2024

Are you happy in your job?   The concept of job satisfaction has taken on new dimensions in today’s workplace. As we navigate a landscape reshaped by global changes and the rise of remote working, it is useful to reconsider what job satisfaction means in the modern era.   The definition of job satisfaction typically [Read more…]

Unlocking Daily Productivity: Transform Your Routine with Simple Habits

Friday, January 26th, 2024

Are you ready to revolutionise your daily grind and transform your routine into a powerhouse of productivity? Sometimes, the key to checking off all the items on your to-do list lies in the subtle art of habit transformation. It’s about turning the tide on the procrastination and chaos that can often take over our workdays, [Read more…]

Demystifying AI: A Beginner’s Glossary (Part one)

Friday, January 26th, 2024

In an age where technology evolves at breakneck speed, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, leading the charge. It’s a term that fills pages of science fiction and splashes across news headlines, but what does it all really mean? Let’s unlock the vocabulary of AI, focusing on some of the most pivotal terms that [Read more…]

How Work Experience Programmes Can Grow Your Business and Develop Future Talent

Friday, January 26th, 2024

The advantages of work experience for students are widely recognised. It gives them a valuable peek into the professional world, the opportunity to investigate a particular industry and role, and the ability to build confidence and enhance their future career prospects. However, have you considered the substantial benefits that hosting a work experience programme can [Read more…]

Market Research on a Budget: Practical Tips for Start-ups

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

Understanding your market is crucial for business success, especially for new ventures. Market research helps you grasp what your potential customers desire and how to outshine your competitors. The good news for small businesses is that effective market research doesn’t have to break the bank. Before you start, make sure your business idea is on [Read more…]

Navigating New Waters: Tips for Starting a New Job

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

If you’re starting a new job and worried you’ll be all at sea, you’re not alone. More than one in three employeessay that they didn’t have any kind of onboarding process to introduce them to their role and help them settle in quickly. What employees want, according to a survey by HR tech firm Talmundo, [Read more…]

Had some negative feedback? Here’s how to respond…

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

It’s that moment we all hate. Whether you get the call to step into the boss’s office or receive a complaint from a client or customer, it’s painful to hear someone say they thought you did a bad job. But it’s also valuable information. Knowing where you need to improve your performance is vital to [Read more…]

Making Learning Stick: Five Insights from Psychology

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

If there ever was a time when you could leave learning behind when you walked through the school gates for the last time, it’s long gone. These days most of us find that we’re asked to regularly update our skills and go on training courses. And we’re bombarded by information in every aspect of our [Read more…]

Making Your Mark in Meetings: A Guide for All Personalities

Thursday, December 21st, 2023

When it comes to meetings, whether online or face-to-face, some of us need advice on how to speak more often – and some of us need advice on when to tone it down a bit. The best meetings have plenty of concise, pithy observations, with everyone contributing and everyone listening. If you have too many [Read more…]

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