Where we are at now? I recruit for all types of recruitment businesses and represent all levels of recruiters, although generally I tend to specialise more in very experienced individuals, given my tenure in the sector, from a peerage perspective. As someone who physically enters and immerses themselves into their clients cultures, getting to know…
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6 Ways to Stop Procrastination at Work
Whether it’s fear of failing or a simple lack of motivation, procrastination can be a serious problem for many people. But putting things off can have a real negative effect on both you and your workforce. According to a study, people who procrastinate, actually suffer a delay in self development and personal maintenance (Kanus 1993). The…
Social media is maturing and becoming a core part of business for many organisations. Should it managed by an agency or is it better looked after in-house? We spoke to Rylan Holey to find out what he thinks. Ryan is a music blogger, a cellist, a member of the London Philharmonic Choir, speaker at #smlondon LIVE!, London…
When it comes to writing our Resume we’re all guilty of bending the truth slightly in our favour. Nothing too dramatic of course, just a few little white lies here and there that will make us sound that bit more employable. Here are a handful of some of the most common white lies that people put…
A lot of us live busy lives and it’s easy to lose touch with networking contacts; however you never know when you may want to call upon them so it’s important to maintain these ties. So how can you go about getting back in touch with these individuals? When reaching out to an old contact…
We all know that employers want to foster employee engagement and we’d all prefer to enjoy our work. Employees who are micro-managed and not trusted to work independently are likely to be less motivated; studies show that flexibility at work improves productivity, whereas ‘presenteeism’ stifles creativity. When we are trusted to work to a high…
There are lots of pros and cons of working from home, whereas employees may feel more relaxed in their own environment, without the stress of having to commute each day, being away from an office setting can lead to distractions and a lack of organisation. In order for work to be achieved to a good standard…
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How to Build a Great Executive Brand
In business, no man or woman obtains a top job, lands an extraordinary deal or develops a significant following without a combination of poise, authenticity and confidence in their abilities. That combination of poise, authenticity and confidence is the foundation of what is referred to as “executive brand.” Needless to say, having a presence (i.e.…
September has come around super quickly and unfortunately that means Summer holiday season is coming to an end for most of us. This means it’s time to swap that sun lounger for the ear-splitting alarm clock and busy commute. Now doesn’t that sound appealing? Sorry I didn’t mean to rub it in! A bout of the post…