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  • Blue Monday : Look After Your Mental Health At Work

    Nobody looks forward to Mondays. But Monday 15 January, or Blue Monday, is the worst of them all as it’s officially the most depressing day of the year. Apparently, a mixture of rubbish weather, lack of vitamin D, debt, failed New Year’s resolutions and missing the festive fun of Christmas becomes all too much and leads to feelings of unhappiness.

    Jan 13, 2022

  • 5 Steps To Getting A Pay Rise

    Feeling those itchy feet about your current salary? Follow our guide on how you can put yourself in the best position to approach your boss with a case and get the discussion about your pay on the table.

    Aug 13, 2021

  • 1-Minute Mindful Exercises To Practice Daily

    If you feel like your mental health is starting to suffer, finding time for a self-care routine can help reduce stress and give you much-needed time to recharge. Here’s five mindfulness exercises you can start today which will take a minute or under – we promise!

    Mar 25, 2021

  • Worried About Your Job Security? Here’s How To Manage Your Anxiety

    During these uncertain times, it is understandable that people may be feeling anxious about their job security. The Coronavirus has had a knock-on effect on the world’s economy which is likely to be felt for a while yet.

    Aug 14, 2020

  • The importance of communication in today’s working world

    Communication is a fundamental part of our day to day lives. It is an essential tool in achieving productivity and maintaining strong working relationships within the working world

    Jul 21, 2020

  • The Worst Things About Remote Working

    Following the Coronavirus outbreak, millions of people have been forced to work from home; something of a hot topic

    Jul 20, 2020

  • Prevention Tactics To Avoid ‘Bore Out’!

    You’ve heard about ‘burn out’, but what about ‘bore out’?

    Jul 9, 2020

  • Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing While Working At Home

    For some people, the ‘new normal’ might be adjusting to life working at home which can expose all kinds of emotions such as bouts of loneliness due to a lack of team camaraderie or feeling frustrated. Remember, it’s perfectly OK to feel this way and everyone reacts differently to different circumstances. Here’s our top tips to help you keep yourself mentally healthy:

    Jul 8, 2020

  • Keeping Yourself Motivated When Working From Home

    The Coronavirus pandemic sent the UK into self-solation, many of us have either been furloughed or are now working from home.

    Jul 8, 2020

  • The Benefits Of Flexible Workers

    Flexible working is changing the way businesses operate, we are shifting away from the traditional 9 to 5 working hours into a more accommodating arrangement.

    Jul 1, 2020

  • 7 Ways To Work Effectively From Home

    As more businesses have implemented working from home policies in these unprecedented times, there are plenty of tips you can adopt to work effectively from home.

    Apr 29, 2020

  • Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle At Work

    We all live hectic lifestyles - juggling children, chores and work and it’s easy to lose sight of what makes us feel physically and mentally healthy. We’ve picked out a couple of key things you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

    Mar 10, 2020

  • You Have The Skills To Recruit

    The skills you have gained throughout your career so far have equipped you perfectly for a career in recruitment – currently among the most highly rated jobs in the UK.

    Mar 9, 2020

  • Mental health: How to help a co-worker

    Although conversations surrounding mental health at work have increased over the years, mental health stigma still remains an issue. If you discover a co-worker is struggling, here’s how you can help them:

    Feb 13, 2020

  • Ugly Truth About Racial Discrimination

    Racial discrimination is covered under the Equality Act 2010 and employers must not unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of race.

    Feb 4, 2020

  • The Equality Act: What You Need To Know

    The Equality Act came into law in 2010 by the UK government protecting people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation within the workplace and in wider society.

    Jan 27, 2020

  • True Romance – Why Loving Your Job Is So Important

    The Beatles wrote the famous line ‘all you need is love’ and that’s especially true with your job. Here’s why loving your job is so important:

    Jan 24, 2020