The colder months are setting in and the days are getting shorter. Commuting in the dark is no fun but working from home provides its own set of challenges. Get outside Okay it may be raining but if it’s a nice day, especially one of those crisp bright days, get outside. Take your lunch…
There are so many business bibles out there, each accompanied by the publisher’s hype. Lots involve great common sense, a bit of lateral thinking and some pretty standard business principles. However, once in a while, a book comes along with real insight and could change your mind set forever. These are the books we think…
At some point in your career you’ll be presented with a management role opportunity. Not everyone wants to be a manager and certainly not everyone is suited to it. If the management route is one you want to explore, these are our top tips for getting you on the ladder. Is management definitely for…
Welcome to our HR trends for 2018. The tide is well and truly turning on employee data. A few years ago we were trying to collect any information about employees to inform CPD, wellbeing and future planning. The answer to a successful business was really getting to know your staff and their needs. Suddenly it…
The purpose of the cover letter is a tailored introduction to yourself as a professional and as a person. Whether working in an office environment or remotely, the essential content of the cover letter should remain the same, however when applying for a remote position you may want to take note of the following; …
We’re coming into the conference / trade show season and as HR Tech speeds ahead there are a few industry get-togethers you won’t want to miss! These are the four HR tech events that caught my eye; UNLEASH (Formerly HR Tech World) – London 20th – 21st March The big one! If you’re going to…
Sometimes we associate soft skills with the day-to-day communication in an office environment but for remote workers it’s still vitally important to cultivate soft skills. When hiring SuccessFactors consultants our clients have specific experience and qualification requirements but beyond that a lot of their decision-making comes down to elements under the umbrella of soft skills.…
Just spotted your dream job? Rushed off to polish your CV and digging out your interview outfit? Remember your social media presence – it’s important! Don’t let your Facebook profile contradict your professional attire. These are our tips for ensuring an unguarded tweet doesn’t prove disastrous for your job prospects. LinkedIn Your LinkedIn profile…
It’s easy to provide platitudes about dusting yourself off and trying again but when you’re facing major career challenges, sometimes they seem insurmountable. We all develop resilience organically throughout your career but sometimes you need to reflect and actively develop some resilience techniques. Every setback is a learning opportunity Resilience is all about outlook.…
Enthusiastic engagement is the goal of every presentation. Achieving that in the same room is always a challenge; achieving engagement via a video screen from a different continent is another thing entirely! Is a live presentation the best way of communicating? It may be standard practice at the company to present projects to the…