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Flexible Working Hours = Increased Productivity and Engagement

Flexible working helps employers meet the changing needs of customers and staff. Globalization, a competitive environment, and technological advances mean most of us to work at times and in places that don’t fit the traditional 9-5 Monday-Friday pattern. Employers have a ‘duty of care’ to protect employees from risks to their health and safety, including…

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7 Tips for Getting Discovered by the Best Companies

Many people are noticing a huge skills gap in the U.S right now. Basically, we have a lot of jobs available, but not the right kind of people to fill those jobs. And hiring is harder than ever. As a result, employers and recruiters are getting more and more creative with how they find employees. Knowing…

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The 13 Stages of Payday

Payday is the best day of any working individual’s month – it’s a reward for being you, especially if you’ve worked extra hard. You’ve put in all those hours, all that blood, sweat and tears, and you’ve made it to one of the most exciting parts of the month. Throughout the build up, during and after…

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Why Weren’t These Warnings In My Induction Pack?

Starting a new job is a pretty exciting time. No matter how cool, calm and collected you try to be about the whole thing, the reality is, your whole world is about to be tipped upside down… hopefully for the best! A huge chunk of your waking hours is spent working and whether you like…

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Land That Promotion, Don’t Just Wing It

I like the idea of always reaching; always striving for more and bettering yourself. As soon you stop setting your sights high, you plateau and stagnate – professionally, personally, totally. Continuous self improvement isn’t about taking what you already have for granted, nor is it characteristic of someone who never feels content or settled – those…