Your complete guide to finding work-life balance
By Rikki Wimmer Work-life balance is the key to well-being. It's National Work-Life Week in the UK, and unsurprisingly, the concept of work-life balance is at the centre of discussion. In a recent survey conducted by Robert Half UK, 39 per cent of workers
6 tips for conducting a successful long-distance job search
Navigate the winding road of a long-distance job search. Are you looking to relocate for a new job? Do you want to find a job in a new city? There are many reasons that you may wish to up sticks and
To excel at your new job, avoid these early mistakes
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It's a tired old adage, but one that still rings true, especially when starting a new job. Taking your place among new colleagues is a daunting prospect, particularly if you're
6 things to do on your last day at work
Take these extra steps before you say goodbye. On your last day of work, something akin to senioritis sets in: You're so eager for what comes next that you probably aren't focusing too much on what's happening right in front of
The advantages and challenges of remote work
Is a remote job right for you? Picture the scene: You're sitting on a sunlounger on a Mediterranean beach, your laptop perched on your legs. You take a quick Skype call, answer some emails and then continue your work in peace.
6 tips for creating (and maintaining) positive relationships at work
Good working relationships are key to success. It's official: Employees who have a best mate at work are more likely to be happy whilst there. Whether you have a desk buddy, coffee buddy or someone to have a chat with in
4 clever job-hunting tricks to help you get ahead
Time to think outside the box: To get ahead in the job-search game, you've got to nail the basics. Honed your CV? Check. Registered with recruitment agencies? Check. Signed up to all the job-alert emails under the sun? Check. Still not
Making Joy a Priority at Work
Amid the dazzle and hopes of the digital age, it is easy to forget that old-fashioned human desire is as essential to achieving business goals as ever. Right now, for example, companies are making massive investments in technologies that can more
How your workplace affects your job ‒ and your health
What kind of impact does your workplace have on you, your career and your health? How would you describe your workplace? Do you feel like it's lifting you up, or trying to bring you down? Whether for better or worse, your
Here’s exactly what to do—and say—after you’ve made a mistake at work
We all mistakes at work — and it’s not a bad thing. It’s how we grow and become better at our jobs. Maybe you missed a deadline or came to a client meeting completely unprepared. Whatever it was, the most important