Indeed’s latest ‘Work Happiness Score’ survey has found that only a third of UK workers are generally happy in their jobs most of the time. This survey was developed with advice from professors of economics and psychology, it generated 170,000 UK responses. Here’s what else they found. Which job sectors are happiest and unhappiest? …
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It could be argued that now is the ideal time to bag your ideal job role! Competition for talent among companies is fierce and starting salaries have risen at the fastest rate in 24 years. It’s currently a candidates’ market as employers struggle to find employees with the right skills. In response, many employers have
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Working remotely has some benefits such as no time commuting but it also means we don’t have the chance to socialise with our colleagues in the traditional way. Read on to discover tips for workplace socialising while working remotely. Why it’s important to socialise with colleagues Having work friends makes us more productive according
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A lot has changed in our work lives this year. Among some of the changes have been a return to the workplace although in a different fashion, record staff turnover and routine lateral flow tests, for example. Looking forward to the year ahead, what are the predictions for the top 5 work trends for 2022?
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The pandemic has made workers reassess their work life balance and what they truly want. This has influenced some companies to look at new ways of working. Since Iceland and New Zealand conducted experiments of a 4-day workweek and declared they did not reduce output, more and more companies have been wondering if it’ll work
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After some time working remotely during lockdown, office workers have experienced the benefits of flexible working and have come to expect a more fluid way of managing where they work. Should companies adopt hybrid working; a mix of remote working and working on-site? Or should they aim to go back to pre-pandemic ways of working?
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Kindness in the workplace in the past has often been seen as unnecessary and even detrimental to getting ahead as we’ve been told that the workplace is cutthroat, and you need to be competitive to progress in your career. However, the tide has been turning as more and more research shows why it pays to
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Recently there has been a surge of discussion around the impact of menopause in the workplace. Two parliamentary inquiries have taken place this year to investigate discrimination and bring about reform. In addition, employers have been urged by the charity Wellbeing of Women to take the ‘Menopause Workplace Pledge’ to increase understanding, support, and training.
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If you aspire to be an effective leader, there’s an emotional element that will help you manage and influence your employees. Read on to learn how to develop emotional intelligence for effective leadership. What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence (also known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage,
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Having friends at work can be a controversial topic for both employees and employers. Many workers like to keep their work and personal lives separate; a lot of managers frown at the thought of too much chit-chat and think it will decrease productivity. Read on to find out what the research says to support the
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