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Make strides this summer
The summer hols are nearly here. It’s time to take a break from work and look out your flip-flops or hiking boots. And who could blame you for taking some well-earned R&R, using your holiday time to snooze in a beach hammock or finally go on that wine-tasting trip in Bordeaux? But if you’re keen […]
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Dealing with hay fever at work
Itchy eyes, scratchy throat, non-stop sneezing…it can only mean one thing- hay fever season. Hay fever affects around 13 million people in the UK and is one of the most common allergies that people suffer from. Often dismissed as a minor ailment, it can make sufferers’ lives a misery in the summer months especially at […]
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What to wear in a heatwave
Although not always guaranteed in the UK, summer generally means warmer weather and with it the dilemma of what to wear to work in a heatwave. It can be hard to strike a balance between being comfortable and looking professional on hot days. No one wants to be the talk of the office for getting […]
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How to deal with disruptive behaviour
Sometimes employees’ actions can be a cause for concern, thankfully [site_name] has a five-step action plan. Talk It Through Bad timekeeping, missed goals and a lack of focus are all irritating, but they could also be a sign an employee is troubled by work or personal concerns. So before going all Alan Sugar on their case, […]
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How to call time on latecomers
Sometimes it’s simply impossible to get to work on time and there are valid reasons: traffic gridlock, leaves on the line, the famously unpredictable British weather… Being late is not uncommon. One in four workers don’t make it to their workplace on time at least once a month, according to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder. […]
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How to stay strong in festival season
How much do you love summer? Enough to hand in your notice and head off for a season working in some of the many events and festivals happening around the country? Just think about that for a minute: you could go to some of the hottest gigs in the UK, hear headline acts and soak […]
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Survive summer even if you are stuck inside
There’s nothing worse than being stuck at work when it’s nice outside. Especially in the UK when it feels like the one day of sun always seems to fall on the day you happen to be working. Especially when social media is full of smug people who seem to all have the day off. Especially […]
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Top 5 summer jobs
While many of your friends are busy packing their bikini, factor 50 and a good book, you’re getting a head start on your career. That’s right. By the end of the summer holidays, when everyone else is sunburned and skint, you’ll have gained invaluable work experience, networked with the best contacts and have a rather […]
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Enter the danger zone
Here in the UK, unless you choose to opt out, you can’t work more than 48 hours a week on average. And, if you’re under 18, you can’t work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week. However, working too long isn’t the only hazard employees face. There are some jobs that […]
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How to go green in the office
David Attenborough’s recent stark warnings on plastic pollution and climate change have inspired a new wave of eco-minded campaigns, including a determination to ban plastics from everyday use. It could mean the last straw for plastic consumerism but it’s also a call for forward-thinking professionals to go green in the office. To help you get […]