COVID-19 changed many employees’ work routines, both in positive and negative ways. As a result of long-term remote working, many companies are considering introducing hybrid working models, giving staff the option of combining working from home with going into the office. However, hybrid working could also have a significant impact on employee mental health with many…
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5 Networking Mistakes Job Seekers Make
Regardless of the role or industry, nearly every job requires networking in some form in order to be successful. No matter how talented a business owner is or how in-demand his or her products are, a company can’t succeed without reaching the right people. This applies to a job search as well, as those who…
Research shows nearly eight out of 10 menopausal women are in work, with many in senior leadership positions. However, despite the evident disruption of the transition to those at the peak of their careers – and the resulting wider workplace impact – menopause remains a largely unspoken and unsupported taboo. That’s why Nuffield Health is pioneering a…
‘Putting your own life jacket on, before helping others’ Research shows employees are putting in an average of 9 hours of unpaid overtime per week. Does this surprise you? Probably not. Overwork culture – with long hours and constant exhaustion- is still seen as a badge of honor within the workplace. This is despite the WHO…
The COVID-19 era of work and life has been a crazy ride. Life was seemingly put on hold for many months last year and parts of it are still not back to normal today. As we all work to get past COVID-19 and the long-lasting impact on work and life, one thing has surely changed…
We’ve all heard the saying – sometimes you need to take a step back to take several steps forward. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the world to take many steps back, but in doing so, progress has been made in areas such as remote work scheduling, video conferencing technology, and understanding the challenges facing working…
Pre-Covid, the professional services industry was already focusing on ways to better foster employee mental health. However, the pandemic has greatly amplified the need for wellbeing support across the sector, with the impact of working from home and the broader health impacts of the virus taking a growing toll. This should come as a warning…
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How to Succeed at Work, Post-Pandemic
Since March 2020, a lot has changed within our workplaces and teams. You may be permanently working in your home office, or your team may have changed its size or makeup. Even your role may have been adapted to survive the pandemic. As a result, it’s completely normal to feel a little lost or overwhelmed…
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Overcoming Burnout as a Recruiter
Burnout is no joke. It’s an extreme state of exhaustion that can manifest as demotivation, anxiety/stress or feeling overwhelmed. Unsurprisingly, the rates of burnout have risen exponentially since the beginning of the pandemic. In fact, web searches for the phrase ‘signs of burnout’ were up 150% in 2020 from previous years, as many workers felt…