by Charlotte Bowen | Jan 28, 2016
Do your colleagues stay out of your way until you’ve had your first coffee? Do you collapse in an exhausted slump in the middle of every afternoon? Tiredness at work is all too common, and everybody has days when their body and brain seem to conspire to prevent them...
by Charlotte Bowen | Jan 28, 2016
In 2014-15, a study conducted by the Health and Safety Executive found that 440,000 UK workers felt that work-related stress was making them unwell. While some pressure in the workplace can be motivating and enjoyable, and if it becomes disproportionate it can become...
by Charlotte Bowen | Jan 25, 2016
Hiring your first employee marks a significant milestone. It’s usually a sign that your business is ‘on the rise’ — opening up the possibility of expansion, delivering a better service to customers, and freeing up some of your own time to focus on wider business...
by Charlotte Bowen | Jan 25, 2016
Like any form of advertisement, a great job advert should speak to precisely the people you are trying to reach, and convince them to pay attention. Producing a strong advert should lead to a greater likelihood of self-selection on the part of your readers: suitable...
by Charlotte Bowen | Jan 25, 2016
So, you’ve spread the word about your job vacancy and have received a steady stream of CVs from promising applicants. Now comes the big decision: which of these talented candidates do you choose to be part of your staff? It’s estimated that around 40% of employees...
