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Apprenticeship vs University
No one can foretell the future, unfortunately, which makes choosing a career path particularly difficult. Many in the UK have always thought university was the way forward, but as the market changes, apprenticeships have come to the forefront in recent years. But the question remains: which is the better option to set yourself up for […]
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Avoid too many meetings
There’s a Channel Tunnel-sized yawn opening up behind your right hand. Your legs have gone numb. You’re having strange thoughts about the possibility of setting off the fire alarm. It can mean only one thing. You’re caught in the middle of another meeting. Perhaps the fifth this week. And it shows no sign of ever […]
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Discover the amazing power of a to do list
Figuring out what we need to do – before we need to do it – is important in our working lives. In many roles, being prepared and organised are must-have qualities. Afraid you won’t land a top role on [site_name] because you forget to do stuff? Don’t worry: the answer is to make a To-Do list. […]
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Missing millions and poor passwords
Picture the scene. Ring, ring! “Hello, IT here, how can I help?” “Well, here’s the thing: there’s an account with millions of pounds in it and the only person with access just died.” Hmm, it sounds far-fetched…but it’s claimed Gerald Cotten, owner of Quadriga CX, Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has passed away suddenly at the […]
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Build confidence, build your career
Despite hurtling through the 21st Century at warp-speed with progress being made in every possible way, it’s still rare to spot a female bricklayer. Similarly, some women react with shock when it turns out their midwife is six-foot tall, bearded Brian. Construction is a prime example of an industry that struggles with gender inclusivity. Estimates […]
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Lets make it personal
New research claims the National Health Service could save around £8 billion over the next ten years, if one third of people aged over 55 took regular exercise. With this in mind, older adults are now being encouraged to retrain as sports coaches and personal trainers. The not-for-profit fitness group ukactive hopes their initiative could […]
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Balance for bosses
You may be a manager who always puts employees first, looking after their health and wellbeing as well as nurturing their professional growth. But how well do you treat yourself? Even the boss needs to establish a boundary between their professional and personal life in order to get that perfect work-life balance. If you don’t, […]
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From volunteer to top career
We all make bold resolutions at New Year – some sustainable, others not. But perhaps this year, instead of focussing on personal goals, we should shift our focus outwards and do more good deeds? There are plenty of volunteering roles to suit everyone and some can even help establish an incredible new career in the […]
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Put the IT in Calamity
Last year was a rollercoaster in terms of weather, wildfires, extreme temperatures, flooding, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes… While we can’t stop Mother Nature throwing tantrums, new advances in technology mean we’re better equipped to predict extreme weather and natural disasters – and, crucially, more adept at dealing with the aftermath. Let’s take a look at what’s […]
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Get sharing with your staff
Mark Twain said: “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence and then success is sure!” However, the majority of company executives get where they are by becoming knowledgeable in their sector and leaders in their industry. So what about the confidence bit? Well, consider the words of football’s finest, Pele. “A great […]