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The easy way to get back in the saddle
Getting back into the swing of things at work following a long absence is never easy. There are a variety of reasons for taking time out: maternity leave, looking after a family, enjoying a gap year or even going through redundancy. But, whatever the circumstances, getting back in the saddle needn’t be a drama. Here are […]
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The secret to earning respect
When things don’t go the way we want them to at work, the urge to throw a tantrum can be overwhelming. Just ask Jose Mourinho. The feisty Man United boss has previously stormed out of a post-match press conference after becoming irritated at the ‘lack of respect’ he gets from the media. Respect in the […]
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Your top five opening lines
Excellent customer service is important, regardless of which sector you work in, from financial services to forestry and health to hospitality. And the one common factor is the ability to know what to say in sticky situations. So we’ve compiled a list of the top five things to say first, before any communication breakdown is […]
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How to avoid hot desk anxiety
More and more of us are hot desking and it’s not simply a response to this summer’s sweltering heat. In offices where employees work shift patterns, asking staff to find a new spot every day instead of offering fixed desks is pretty commonplace. Bosses like it because it’s a cost-saving measure – not everyone is […]
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How to ace your appraisal
Whether we like it or not, performance reviews are a common a part of working life. So here’s your guide to keeping calm and dealing with them effectively. Prepare yourself Prior to your review, take stock of your work. Where did you excel? Are there specific achievements? Are you fulfilling the expectations of the job […]
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Map out your next career move
Success doesn’t usually happen overnight. It takes hard work and determination to get to the top, whatever industry you work in. Even if you’ve a destination set in your mind, it’s not as easy as putting the directions straight into a Sat Nav and speeding off. Career moves take planning and preparation. There’s many different […]
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Go solo on your lunch break
How do you spend your lunch break? Catching up on celebrity gossip? Joining the Greggs queue for a steak bake and a yum yum? Well, according to new research by people analytics specialists Humanyze, regardless of how you spend your time, doing it solo could be the key to maximising productivity in the workplace. And that’s […]
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Why your first job is so important
The impact of first jobs can be huge. We all know stories of the CEO who started out by flipping burgers or the FTSE 100 boss selling sweets in the playground at the age of 10. Starting out in your first job – as thousands of school leavers and graduates will be doing this year […]
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Five ways to impress potential employers
With less than 10 seconds to impress potential employers, your CV needs to work hard. So how do you demonstrate that you’re the right candidate for the job? Here’s five simple factors recruiters look for when reviewing your CV. Contactable Basics like name, email address and telephone number seem like a given, however it would […]
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The long and the short of it
Ranging from two, three or six months to covering a year’s maternity leave, short-term contracts regularly feature on [site_name] – but are they always a good career fit? Let’s look at some of the long-term gains of taking on a short-term job. Your flexible friend Not everyone wants to be tied into a permanent […]