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How SMEs can attract top talent

When you run an SME, it can be difficult to attract top talent. You’re competing with larger organisations who can offer bigger pay cheques and better promotional opportunities so how do you persuade a candidate to choose your organisation instead? … Continue reading

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How to create high-performing teams

Although individual work has its place and can certainly provide many benefits to an organisation, high-performing teams are also necessary to the successful running of your business. High-performing teams are made up of individuals who work particularly well together. They … Continue reading

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Five great reasons to work in finance

Whether you’re a recent graduate or you’re considering a career change, there are many benefits of working in finance. From an impressive starting salary to fantastic career progression opportunities, below we have highlighted just a few great reasons to consider … Continue reading

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8 ways to boost workplace productivity

New research from totaljobs has revealed that UK workers waste nearly an hour and a half of the working day being unproductive. This is costing British businesses on average, £4,467 per employee every year which equates to an annual cost … Continue reading

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Survey shows a sharp increase in mental health issues in the workplace

The results of the Benefits and Trends Survey 2018 has revealed that there has been a sharp increase in the number of employees who are suffering from stress and other illnesses related to their mental health. In 2017, 55% of … Continue reading

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The skills you need to be a great manager

Most people would agree that the perfect combination of experience, education, knowledge and communication skills are what makes a great manager. While these are all great attributes to have, there are also many softer personality and behavioural skills that play … Continue reading

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The bad habits your colleagues want you to break

Most of us want to be liked by our work colleagues and will therefore avoid all the most obvious office annoyances. Singing out loud, constantly talking while people are trying to work, eating smelly foods at our desk and not … Continue reading

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The reasons why top talent leave their jobs

Staff retention is something that a lot of companies struggle with. While it’s perfectly natural for people to want to move on after some time, if you find yourself being given that dreaded resignation letter time and time again, there’s … Continue reading

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Is it time to spring clean your CV?

With the New Year approaching, this is a popular time for people to start looking for a new job. If you have some time off over the Christmas period, this is the ideal time to start researching roles and applying … Continue reading

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Five reasons why you’re not getting job interviews

If you’re applying for job after job but aren’t being called in for interviews, it’s time to think about why this could be. Sometimes it’s something as simple as not writing out a cover letter but other times the answer … Continue reading

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