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Give your logistics career a health check
You may have watched the vintage comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Well, add in boats, barges, HGVs, vans, mopeds, motorbikes, forklifts, even drones . . . and we’ve only just begun to explore the big, wide world of logistics. The art of transporting goods is a global enterprise, involving not only every kind of transport […]
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Lessons from Trump Impeachment: Keep Your Business Ethical and Profitable
No matter your international political persuasion or personal beliefs, President Trump’s impeachment has shown that awareness of ethical practice still plays an important role in American governance. While Capitol Hill braces itself for the forthcoming stramash among Democrats and Republicans, [site_name] has been looking at the role of ethics in business. In particular, we asked […]
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Break free from the 9 to 5
It’s been 40 years since Dolly Parton’s huge hit bemoaning the strife of the 9 to 5 was released, yet it’s still the shift pattern that most of us are stuck with. At some point in our working lives, many of us will feel the need to escape from the gruelling grind of the traditional […]
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Meet the Mentor: David Smart
The mentor not only improves companies’ success rates; they can create business superstars. But don’t just take our word for it. “To be given the opportunity to help shape new artists’ careers and mentor them to see their dreams come to fruition is a task I welcome with open arms,” says pop mega-star Christina Aguilera. […]
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Top 10 Vegan Lunches to Get You Through Veganuary
The Veganuary campaign has been about since 2014, but in recent years its popularity has massively surged and more and more people are getting in on the action. Some people who join in are concerned about the environment, some are looking to get healthier and some people might even be committing to a full-on lifestyle […]
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How to plan your recruitment for 2020
The start of a new year is always a great time to hit the refresh button, both personally and professionally. For businesses, January might seem staler than a leftover mince pie but the relative peace and quiet can provide a golden opportunity to plan recruitment for the year ahead. If you’re an HR or recruitment […]
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Focus: Paying attention pays dividends
Attention! Sorry, we didn’t mean to startle you, but we would like to ask an important question. Did you know right now an astonishing 70% of a company’s total employees could be spending much of their time at work shopping online? The latest employee survey carried out Hibob also saw one in three employees admit […]
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How to Revamp Your Career in 2020
2020 is getting into full swing, which means most people will be stocking up on the tools they need to fulfil their New Year’s Resolutions. That might mean signing up for a shiny new gym membership or a Veganuary shopping list – just don’t forget to plan out how to achieve the changes you want […]
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Career Spotlight: The Warehouse Manager
Hard hat and hi-viz vest? Check. Clipboard, tablet and mobile phone? Check. A skill set that’s key to a multi-billion pound market? Check. It’s true. The role of Warehouse Manager is an important link in the UK’s logistics industry, which has an estimated £942.5 billion turnover and £124 billion Gross Value Add (aGVA) contribution to […]
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Get clued-up in accountancy
Fancy yourself as a Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marple super sleuth? Part detective, part number cruncher, the role of Forensic Accountant is highly specialised. It demands finely tuned analytical skills to investigate who might have to be put on the naughty step because of financial discrepancies, fraud, misconduct, disputes or inaccuracies in business and personal […]