Archive for June 2022
5 Phrases You Should Avoid Using At Work At All Costs
Words matter, and the way you use yours at work could have a bigger impact on your career than you realise. And yet, professional communication can feel like a balancing act – you want to seem knowledgeable and confident, but you don’t want to come across as blunt or impolite. The way you communicate with…
Read MoreUnderstanding Social Media Screening: A Guide For Jobseekers
For better or worse, technology has made it easier than ever for employers to delve into the private lives of job seekers and employees. A quick Google search can easily lead to your Facebook or Twitter accounts along with all publicly shared content – yes, even those embarrassing photos from Ibiza 2011. And this is…
Read MoreIs Unlimited Time Off A Scam?
Burnout and stress is a huge problem in today’s workplaces. According to a recent largescale survey, 59% of millennials report experiencing burnout, along with similar levels of Gen Z. It’s no wonder then, that unlike generations before them, millennial and Gen Z workers are increasingly prioritising work-life balance, and flocking to employers that respect the…
Read MoreCould Your Accent Stop You Getting A Job?
For a small island nation, it’s incredible just how many accents the UK is home to. Although an exact number is hard to gauge, experts put the figure somewhere around 37. Ranging from “traditional” accents such as Geordie, Brummie or Cockney to newer accents such as Estuary English and British Asian English, accents can reflect…
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