Having a chuckle at work can have some serious benefits for your business. Not only does it affect employees’ wellbeing & state of mind, but it also can boost precision and productivity. Where has laughter gone? It’s been suggested that children laugh around 300 times a day, and an average adult laughs only 4… a statistic…
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Is Freelancing For You?
Scoring a full time job with a decent salary is no longer the ultimate career dream. These days, more and more people want flexibility, autonomy and better work-life balance. They want to be their own boss, manage their own schedules and buck the 9-5 trend. It’s not all that surprising that so many people are opting for…
Times are tough, while the future looks bright. If you thought being comfortable was your goal, it’s time for a re-think. We’re in the 4th revolution. The job economy is hurtling towards automation, AI and robotics which impact the workplace, radically transforming every aspect of how work gets done. Let’s take a reality check on what…
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5 Ways to Get More From Your Job
There are a lot Average Joes out there who do the bare minimum to get by. That’s fine, if you’re prepared to kiss goodbye the prospect of a promotion, salary increase, big bonus or glowing midyear review. We live in a digital age where new technologies are constantly redefining how we work, and the jobs market is extremely competitive. Those…
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The Rec 2 Rec Octagon
I used to be an agency recruiter. I met my budgets and enjoyed the odd bonus as well as the big nights out. I truly enjoyed the feeling that we were all in a trench together. I remember silly hat sales days, the compulsory ‘take a buddy’ client visits and of course, the dress code. I’ve learned…