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A new career signed, sealed and delivered
Royal Mail is revamping the UK’s traditional red post boxes so they can accommodate parcels. Up to 30 of the new boxes, which are cube-shaped, have already been trialled in and around Leicester and Northampton. The aim is to help small businesses and online marketplace sellers to post small, prepaid parcels rather than having to […]
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The Black Friday career boost
As we enter the final countdown to Black Friday, sales on November 23 are expected to reach £1.54 billion in the UK. The e-commerce trade body IMRG estimates British shoppers will spend 13% more than last year. Aside from traditional high street shopping, it also predicts an online spend of more than £8 billion from […]
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How to handle social media
Let’s face it: not everything in life goes right all of the time. Slip-ups happen and, while good companies do everything they can to make sure mistakes are infrequent, they also have plans in place to put things back in order if their products or services aren’t up to scratch. These days customers are likely […]
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If you dont ask you dont get
On [site_name] you can find vacancies with many companies that recognise workplace culture is important and believe investing in the health and well-being of staff is money well spent. So, you know that bit when you reach the end of an interview and the panel asks if you have any more questions? Here are a […]
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Make yourself at home
Working from home has its ups and downs. It’s one thing avoiding the morning commute but what about missing the office chat? As more companies look to home working – in the past decade it’s increased by nearly a quarter of a million – not having to put in a 9-5 in a dedicated office […]
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The truth is your friend
Using a touch of artistic license on your CV might seem a good idea at the time. One minute you’re ordering dos cervezas on your summer holiday, next thing you know you’re boasting about your fluency in Spanish to prospective employers. Ay caramba! The fact is exaggerating your skills is a risky game to play, […]
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How to weather the storm
It’s an ill wind that blows no good and while we can prepare for and contend with the worst nature can muster, what can companies do when their business is battered by a bad spell? Well, you might find these top tips handy. Stick to the strategy The importance of having a fully formed […]
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Dont wander lonely in the cloud
Ever felt you’ve spent so much time plugged into the matrix that human contact seems a distant memory? From social media to games to spreadsheets and programming, life behind the virtual curtain can feel isolating at times – especially if you spend most of your working day on a computer. Research suggests the loneliest workers […]
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Work issues: lets talk about it
Knowing where you stand in the workplace is essential. And that’s why we bring you our top tips for workplace happiness: Check out the contract A legally binding contract, agreed by both employee and employer, offers peace of mind and protection should grievances arise. It’s also worth reading the fine print, as there are often […]
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In the Spotlight: Manufacturing
A report has revealed 83% of UK manufacturers are preparing for a hard Brexit and seeking new links with countries outside of the EU. The study – co-authored by Dr Hongwei Zhang and Professor Sameh Saad from Sheffield Hallam University and Jon Moody of SSG Insight – is based on research carried out among leading […]