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Be As Nice As You Want, Just Don’t Be Rude

Jeremy in accounts is extremely annoying to talk to and most probably hiding something – no one is that friendly. Ask him one question and commit to 20 minutes of sickly-sweet small talk. Send him an email and he replies within the minute, wishing you a good morning, afternoon or evening. He’s always got time for everyone.…

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The Fundamentals of Employee Advocacy

Employee advocacy is a hot topic; it’s the form of workforce marketing that really gives the power to the people. Think, ‘straight form the horse’s mouth’ as an underlying principle here. Instead of relying solely on official, corporate messages as the means to marketing the business, employee advocacy is all about embracing the individuality of current…

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The 10 Types of People in Every Office

If you work in an office, you will obviously meet lots of different types of people during your day to day duties. Whether you work on a small team in a small office, or a team in a big office with other companies, there will always be 10 types of people which can be found in…

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Hangry vs. Happy Worker: How Food Influences Mood

The clock change is imminent, we can’t remember summer and the lure of the duvet feels stronger than ever, leaving us with no choice but to search ‘mood boosters’ on Google! Mood is a tricky commodity. A low mood is influenced by so much; often fickle by nature it can come and go or creep…

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How HSBC is Banking on Employee Advocacy

How can one of the world’s largest banks execute an effective employee advocacy program? I’ve spoken to Camila Romuld of HSBC to find out! Be sure to subscribe to the Employer Branding Podcast and never miss an episode. What prompted HSBC to launch an employee advocacy program? I can say from two different perspectives. So from…

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How to Optimize Your Career Page in 3 Simple Steps

This article is written and sponsored by Breezy HR – an intuitive, flexible and affordable ATS that thinks everyone on your team should be a part of recruiting and hiring. Yup, even those pesky marketers. Breezy – A Breath of Fresh HR. Recruiters are such special snowflakes! So focused, so driven to build relationships over data…

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5 Expert Steps to Evolving Your Employer Brand

Employer branding. If your company is hiring and doesn’t have an EB strategy yet, you might be in big trouble. Attracting and retaining top talent is a huge battle that businesses must fight; the competition for quality candidates is tough. Having a strong employer brand means there’ll likely be a lower employee turnover, lower cost per hire and increased…

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Get Back in Control, Avoid ‘Always Being Busy’

In my last article I talked about how it’s okay not to be ambitious, as well the importance of finding fulfilment at work and in life in ways that suit you. In our 24/7 work environment we are always busy, always on the move and always under pressure… but technological developments have offered opportunities to…

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How to Squash Serial Sarcasm in the Workplace

One of the unique things about working in an office with a lot of different people is that you have to deal with different personality types. This often means closely interacting with people who you otherwise avoid. And while most people have calm demeanors that are easy to get along with, there will always be…