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7 tips for successful video calls
Video conferencing has become an essential part of how many of us currently communicate at work. Yet, if you’re used to working in an office rather than at home, you might be finding it challenging. If so far you’ve managed to keep video calls to a minimum, or have avoided them altogether, we congratulate you […]
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How to create a home office on a budget
With more businesses encouraging their staff to work remotely, you may find yourself having to adapt a part of your home into an office space. Whether your new setup is temporary or permanent, here are our top tips for creating a home office which doesn’t break the bank. Turn your dining room into […]
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How to Manage Employees Remotely
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect the UK, many businesses have faced significant disruption. Lockdown and social distancing measures mean that only employees deemed as ‘essential’ should be leaving their home to go to work. These measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus so that the NHS can cope with […]
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How to learn from your past interviews
When job hunting, if at first, you don’t succeed, you haven’t failed. You’ve been given the chance to learn from your interview and then use this information to go on and land another dream role. The first step in the learning process is to identify the primary reasons you weren’t chosen. The important ones will […]
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10 Top Tips for Anyone Working from Home
Working from home is in no way a new phenomenon, however, in light of the coronavirus outbreak, thousands of people will be working from home for the first time ever this week. This can be a difficult transition for some people and separating work life from your home life is even more of a challenge […]
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Upsell your personal brand
Did you know one of the most effective ways to land a top gig is to upsell your personal brand? Well, the people who might hire you certainly do. So, if you’ve not thought about brand awareness before, let’s start now. Whether you want to move into a senior management post or try out in […]
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Join the retail revolution
In the retail world, not all innovation happens online. The most successful ‘bricks and mortar’ stores are continually evolving . . . and introducing revolutionary ways to improve their customers’ experience. These are not the fads and one-off marketing promotions that once brought shoppers through the doors out of sheer curiosity: think free fondue samples […]
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‘The customer is always right’: Mantra or Myth?
The saying goes that the customer is always right, but this surely can’t always be true. Let’s take a closer look at the rights and wrongs of customer service in retail. Firstly, this adage, as coined by the original retail impresario Harry Selfridge, is based on the assumption every complaint be treated seriously. And few could argue […]
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How to have a five-star Hospitality career
London is the five-star hotel capital of the world, with no less than 19 establishments meeting the criteria when it comes to stellar Hospitality. That’s according to the 2020 Star Rating Awards just published by Forbes Travel Guides. So just what does it take to secure a top job in the top billing of Hospitality? And […]
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Fall back in love with your career
Valentine’s Day. The most romantic date of the year. Even if you’re single this year, true love could be in the air. All you need do is relight your fire and fan the flames of your career. Yes, it’s time to fall back in love with your job. Like any long-term relationship, keeping this spark […]