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Why Constant Learning is Critical to Your Career

The CIPD recently published a nice study about how the City of London Corporation is trying to encourage employees to catch the ‘learning bug’. The key objective of this policy is to improve cohesion and collaboration between different functions and specialisms, and to increase internal mobility. For staff at all levels, learning is important and the emphasis on collaboration…

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A Guide to Mentoring for Career Success

The benefits of mentoring throughout various career stages have been the basis of many great debates. With the transition to a coaching leadership style, many individuals believe that this removes the need for promoting the benefits of mentor programs or seeking out a career mentor. The reality is however that successful people still have mentors.…

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New Job? 7 Things You MUST Do Immediately

Starting in a new role is an incredibly exciting time. You smashed the interview, met the team and it’s now time to walk into the first day at your new office, under your brand new job title. You’re bound to feel nervous about what’s to come, but the important thing is walking in to the…

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Are You Condoning Illegal Recruitment Bias?

In response to a global shift emphasising the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, many employers are looking inward to assess their own limiting prejudices in the hiring process, and turning to big data for solutions.  Over the past few years, researchers have conducted a large number of studies in an attempt to…

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Get Your Head In The Game: 7 #Motivation Tips Inspired By Sports Teams

What does it really mean to have a motivated team? Is it about passion? Is it about teamwork? Is it purely about productivity? The truth is, it’s a combination of all these factors that creates a strong and highly motivated team. If you’re lacking examples of how to kick start your team, why not analyse…