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How to survive the office Christmas party
Got the office Christmas party coming up? Before you down tools and head off for some well-deserved fizz, read our top 5 tips for surviving the night with your dignity intact. 1) Don’t get drunk and tell colleagues what you really think of them Trust us, this won’t end well. You don’t need to […]
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How to be number one
When it comes to any job there’s a number that everyone aspires to become: one. The numero uno position comes under many titles – from manager to director to simply the big boss – but essentially the role is the same. If your career reaches this heady height you’ll normally be a senior executive preparing […]
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Be who you want to be
It can be tough for women, with many sectors still digging their heels in against gender equality. But things are getting better and it doesn’t matter who or what or why you are – it matters only how you inhabit the job and lead your team. But don’t just take our word for it… […]
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5 ways to motivate your team
Any manager struggles occasionally to keep their team focused and excited about the projects they’re working on. That’s why it’s important to think outside the box and come up with new ways to motivate employees. It’s all very well giving an inspirational pep talk in the canteen but sometimes workers need to be able to […]
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Top tips for starting out
Working somewhere new can be a daunting experience. You can find out how many holidays you’re entitled to and even where the paper clips are stored from your Manager, but there are some things you have to figure out for yourself . . . with a little help from your friends at [site_name] of course. […]
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Why it pays to go the extra mile
What do you look for in an employer? Good company ethics? Free gym membership? Casual Fridays with cocktails? Whatever you expect, fair and just staff conditions are a must. This means a solid contract, a fair wage and reasonable holiday and time-off entitlements as a minimum standard. At the beginning of October, global heavyweight Amazon […]
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Look good and stay safe surfing
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of many professionals more than making a blunder online. Whether it’s a personal email mistakenly sent ‘reply all’, accidentally opening a dodgy website on your company PC or a status update that would make Kanye (aka Ye) blush, being mindful of online activity and digital doings is essential. Do […]
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Rage reducing tips for work
When was the last time you got angry at work? Maybe you were passed over for promotion again, maybe your colleague took credit for that project when you did all the work, or maybe someone stole your sandwich out of the office fridge. Whatever the reason, it’s normal to get annoyed occasionally. However, if you’re […]
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Secret Santa Claus is coming to town
Secret Santa Claus is coming to town…and it’s almost time for the annual exchange of gifts in the workplace. The concept of Secret Santa is simple, pick a name at random, buy that person a gift and keep the giver’s identity a secret. You’ve managed to negotiate the pitfalls of the work Christmas Party, but […]
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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 […]