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Timebound

Should You Quit Your Job?

On average, workers leave a job every once every four and a half years. But how many jobs have you been truly happy to devote half a decade of your life to? The problem isn’t just that quitting a job is tough. It’s tough to even know that it is time to quit. There are…

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Talent Acquisition

The Recruitment Crisis on the Horizon

53% of employers in the engineering and technology sector say the shortage of engineers in the UK is a threat to their business. And as demand for engineers across the country continues to rise, 6 in 10 employers report recruitment of engineering and technical staff with the right skills the biggest anticipated barrier to achieving their…

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Workplace

Modern Office Trends for 2023

Professionalism in the workplace is a topic that continues to evolve as we head into a new year and a new decade. Gone are the days of the utterly formal office environment stuffed with cubicles and suits. Today those are being rapidly replaced with open floor layouts and casual dress codes. Business owners are shifting…

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Employer Branding

Why Bother with Employer Branding?

Oh, brother. Here come more “shocking” statistics that are actually quite pedestrian. Another clickbait headline that elicits the opposite…yawn. Well, the data points in this article are genuinely true, and we’re willing to bet most of them haven’t been heard, or at least, taken to heart and acted upon. With employer branding being so critical…

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Workplace

The Secrets to Keeping Your Fitness Resolution at Work

January is officially the bleakest month of the year. It’s cold outside, you’re broke and you’re stuck in your office making it difficult to kick start your health and fitness resolution.  Just because you can’t afford that gym membership and you’re office-bound and on your rump, doesn’t mean you have to let your fitness suffer.  Feel…

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Workplace

2023 Workplace Trends: The Rise of the Employee-Centric Organization

The workplace is changing rapidly. The rise of remote work, the increasing importance of diversity and inclusion, and the growing focus on employee well-being are just a few of the trends that are shaping the future of work. In this new environment, organizations that want to succeed will need to put employees first. This means…

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Employer Branding

What Attracts Purpose-Driven Talent to Your Employer Brand

When your business is connecting customers with their next home, attracting purpose-driven talent with your employer brand is critical. Sarah Staley is Head of Employer Brand and Culture at Realtor.com. Have a listen to the episode below, keep reading for a summary and be sure to subscribe to the Employer Branding Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Soundcloud. In…

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Workplace

The Benefits of Power Napping at Your Day Job

We’ve all been there, hitting the afternoon slump sitting at work trying not to fall asleep, reaching for coffee as an easy caffeine kick to get through the day. All you want is a quick power nap, yet, sleeping at work is known to be a big no-no.  Sleeping is best known to happen at…

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Employer Branding

Love is in the Office Air

Attitudes and expectations in the workplace are changing in a number of ways. One of the most notable areas in which change is occurring is the topic of office relationships. As younger generations continue to fill a larger proportion of the workforce, they bring with them a new set of beliefs and judgments. This is…