The workplace has changed a lot in one generation, and new research released by LinkedIn, the world’s largest online professional network, reveals 1 in 3 parents don’t have a clue what their children do for a living. The research reveals a user interface designer, data scientist and social media manager are the professions parents are…
Do meetings seem like a waste of time to you? There’s nothing worse than having your already jam packed day interrupted by a meeting that you deem unnecessary and at the end of the day is much really achieved in them? Research suggests that staff become quickly bored in meetings, meaning that they lose focus…
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A New Career for Christmas Please!
It’s that time of year again, how did that happen? The year is drawing to a close, advent calendars at the ready, it’s time to evaluate how you stack up against your career plan, and start thinking about plans for next year. The long December break is the perfect time to do some serious reflection…
This article is sponsored by Camaloon, the Barcelona-based start-up that specializes in creating high-quality customized products, made especially for you. Even in 2015, working remotely remains an elusive reality for most employees with demanding, full-time jobs. In fact, at first glance, it seems exclusively reserved for people who use Instagram to make friends jealous –…
The role of a manager isn’t always smooth sailing. Whereas at the beginning of your career it’s likely that you were purely responsible for your work alone, it’s is now your duty to inspire, lead and motivate your team to accomplish a set of goals for the organization. Easier said than done right? Not everyone is going to…
Something that not enough recruiters realise is the power of branding and marketing. As I’ve written before, you can be a great company that offers the best jobs in the world but if your job adverts don’t reflect that then you won’t get the best candidates. While people will probably send in applications based on…
If you’re recruiting into the tech industry, but don’t necessarily have the technical knowledge yourself, it can often prove challenging to get your head around some of the jargon and understand what exactly a role entails. If you’re having trouble cracking the code and are unsure about what you should be looking for in a candidate,…
People now change jobs more times throughout their careers than ever before. In fact it’s actually the norm to switch jobs every few years, rather than climbing the ladder within the same company. In the past job hopping was regarded as a negative thing, as it sparked concerns that the individual has trouble holding down…
Keeping your team happy and motivated is extremely important for any employer. Motivation not only improves productivity and performance levels, but it also means employees will feel happier in the workplace – which will improve retention and performance of the team. So you’ve tried to put some effort into motivating your employees, but it’s not…