In a lifetime, where it’s estimated you’ll spend a total of 12 years at work, with 15 months of that over and above your contracted hours, there’s bound to be one or two things that send you over the edge when it comes to co-workers. Check out our list of the top ten bad habits […]

Losing your job through being made redundant or being fired can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. Luckily, [site_name] is here to help with our guide to your next steps:   Don’t burn your bridges Although it can be tempting to tell everyone exactly what you think of them, especially if you’ve been fired […]

While mental health in the workplace has become more openly talked about in recent years, it can still be difficult to know what to do if you suspect a colleague is struggling. Issues such as mental health problems, financial difficulties or relationship problems affect everyone differently. This can make it difficult to pinpoint if a […]

Scam jobs are fake adverts, usually used to obtain data from people, such as contact or card details. Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a job is legitimate or not, which is why we’ve put together our top tips on how to spot a fraudulent advert.   They contact you Look out for […]

Chances are, part of your working day involves reading and sending emails. It’s a small task that you might not think too much about, but your email habits might be harming the way others perceive you at work. You don’t need to craft a Pulitzer-worthy masterpiece every time you send an email, but avoid these […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]