You know, when I started out in corporate life, the philosophy that was pervasive was ‐ more is better! Crank out the volume, produce more and more and never stop! Truthfully, many (and I mean MANY!) years later some organisations are still signed up to that belief. However, the enlightened ones have come to realise that less can very…
Take a look back at your week at work – how productive were you? A recent study has shown that a third of employees are disengaged in the workplace, which is a dangerously large number. Improving your productivity is easy if you tweak a few small aspects of your daily life – check out my…
Whether it’s a child or an adult, super heroes have always enticed us with their resonating stories of power intrigue, and justice. There is much to learn from just watching (or for that matter, reading about) superheroes, especially when we focus on their psychological attributes. These icons of greatness can mentor our thoughts and actions…
It’s always tempting to cut corners when screening candidates in order to save time in the recruitment process, whether it’s side stepping reference checks or rushing to fill the position without proper consideration, but these mistakes can have negative implications for all parties down the line. This infographic by Resoomay explores the top 10 screening mistakes that…
What drives your brand? And more specifically your employer brand? A shiny website is great, job listings on LinkedIn is fantastic but you can’t beat word-of-mouth marketing. If you have people talking about you as an employer, whether that be in person or on social media, you’re probably doing something right. Some would argue that…
When entering a job interview, the last thing you want to do is to show yourself up in front of your potential new employer, however these things happen and sometimes it is just out of your control. According to a study completed by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), six in ten Brits have been…
Do you find yourself being unhappy whilst at work? It would be great to actually enjoy your day at work rather than having to simply endure it. Even changing small things in your daily routine can help you to become much happier. This presentation by When I Work tells us how by making these 12 certain…
To enhance productivity in your working environment, everyone needs to be motivated and feel comfortable enough to interact with their fellow workmates. However, in some cases, this is not usually the case. At times you might be in a situation where your employer is making you uncomfortable with their inappropriate advances. These sorts of misplaced admirations…
Come to one of my events, or sit in on one of my social media strategy sessions and you’ll often hear me say: “Lewis Hamilton doesn’t win races simply by driving fast.” And… “recruiters don’t get results from social media simply by having multiple social media accounts, reverse spamming themselves with crappy job adverts and…