The flow of emails about Christmas parties starts in the middle of October and probably reaches its peak by the end of November. Some will come from HR consultants, others from law firms and others from membership organisations. Some will be from organisations I know and others, probably the majority,… Read More

A recruitment consultancy which specialises in placing contingent workers is training its employees in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) – and urging other companies to do the same – after recognising a dangerous gap in responsibility for this vulnerable section of the workforce. The decision to ensure staff at The… Read More

Good friendships are what can really make a workplace stand out and keep you at a particular company for longer. If you work with a good team of people and have good friends at work, it can make being at work more enjoyable and motivate you in your job. It’s… Read More

As results day looms and tensions rise, for many young people judgement day approaches.  This can be a stressful time where important decisions must be made. Although record numbers of young people go on to higher education, university is not for everyone and isn’t the only route into an established… Read More

New research has revealed just how hard it can be to handle rejection for those seeking employment, discovering that a third find it easier to cope with rejection from love interests than potential employers! It can be a massive knock to somebody’s confidence and can take a while to get… Read More