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4 Reasons to Simply Shut Up and Listen

Listening is more important than you may think. Not only does it improve interpersonal relationships with your friends, family, significant other and colleagues, but it can also boost your leadership skills, maximise productivity and make you more knowledgable in general. Here are our top 4 reasons why you just need to shut up and listen:…

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Why Your Resume Needs Accurate Action Verbs

This post is sponsored by onlineresumebuliders.com, the resume building software available on your phone, tablet or desktop.  There are many rules to resume writing; an important one being the need for ‘action words’ or ‘action verbs’. Don’t worry if you don’t really know what they are, we’ve got you covered. Action words are verbs that describe a mental or…

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Talent Acquisition

Change Your Life, Manage Your Inner Chimp

First of all, allow me to introduce you to Marje. She is my inner chimp. She tends to become dominant when I have had too much coffee, not enough sleep, have a situation that I feel is out of control or when my kids refuse to do as I ask for the 9th time. She drives me mad. She…

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Employer Branding

Why Social Workplaces Reign Supreme

We know that people are happier at work when they are on good terms with colleagues. Gallup found that close work friendships boost employee satisfaction by 50% and people with a best friend at work are seven times more likely to engage fully in their work. Not convinced yet? Fostering friendships at work is a simple way…

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Employer Branding

10 Ways Employee Surveys Help Attract and Retain Talent

A strong workplace culture increases business performance by engaging everyone in a united goal, values, and vision. It is also essential for helping to attract and retain talent; a key element to achieving business growth. The culture of your workplace has a significant impact on your employer brand and influences the perception of working for…

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How to Write a Standout LinkedIn Headline

You’re on LinkedIn to be noticed for the rights reasons. Potential employers will search for you, and colleagues, clients, and customers are bound to check you out at some point too. Your profile is your brand, so don’t let yourself be oh-so-bland. When it comes to acing your profile, the headline is arguably the most…

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Talent Acquisition Workplace

How NOT to Get Overwhelmed on Job Boards

I think everyone can agree there is something overwhelming about using job board sites to search for a new job. You go on the site, scroll for what seems like an eternity and find maybe 3 positions that seem both appealing and suited for your experience level. Go on three days later, and your recommended…

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Workplace

Food for Thought: Super Speedy Breakfasts

You’ve heard it many-a-time before. Breakfast is a seriously important meal that can help you get your day off to a good start. Eating a healthy breakfast can provide you with the energy you need in order to maximise your concentration and productivity at work. We’ve previously written about what the top business leaders eat for…

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Employer Branding

Glassdoor’s Guide to Embracing Employer Transparency

Did you realise that the employees of your organisation are writing up reviews about their experience online? Some are happy, others not so much. What can you do to embrace this transparency and how can you use these reviews as constructive feedback? To get the inside scoop, I’ve had a chat with Diarmuid Russell, Head of International at Glassdoor, the international…