Ways to create a positive working environment
It is easy to overlook how valuable a nurtured morale is within your company. But constantly promoting a positive working environment is important for a number of reasons… Creating a positive atmosphere in the workplace can improve overall staff satisfaction. Happy staff are more inclined to want to help the business succeed, so naturally will …
Office Politics – How to Survive
Office Politics With politics everywhere at the moment we are looking at the world of office politics. Every office in the country will have their own stresses, work load, staffing and internal rivalries. So how do you survive the office politics and make your way to the top without upsetting others on your way? Stay Calm Office …
GLAA; What Is It and Why is it so Important?
The GLAA (Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority) was set up to protect vunerable and exploited workers. They are governed by a separate board and work in partnership with other organisations. It is also an outlet in which suspicions of exploitation can be reported. They cover issues such as working hours, training, terms and conditions, the …
The Benefits of a Team Meeting
Team meetings, look forward to them or dread them, most businesses hold them regularly. When planned and prepared for sufficiently there are many benefits to a Team Meeting. Benefits include the following: An opportunity for team building and appraisals. Sometimes work can be so busy that you rarely have time to see or speak with …
How Important is the Wording of Your CV?
You have a CV with vast work experience and many academic achievements, wonderful! Then why are you not getting responses to your job applications? Perhaps, it’s time to start looking at the exact ‘language’ you are using, the words you should be including in your CV and more importantly the words you shouldn’t be using. …
Workplace Jargon… Motivating or irritating?
On days when you are feeling stressed, even the most innocent use of so called ‘Office Jargon’ can put your nose out of joint and send you into overdrive! Are there any phrases that your colleagues or boss overuse? Maybe you are guilty of overusing annoying cliches that cause others to cringe! Here are a …
How to Settle into a New Job
Most of us find interviews to be the most daunting part of changing jobs. However, once you’ve got the job, settling in can be just as tough. Here are a few tips on how to stay level headed and settle in as quickly as possible… Accept that you are the newbie! Going from knowing it …
Healthy Working
Healthy Working If you sit at a desk for 8 to 12 hours a day it can be detrimental to your health and well being. Below are some simple ideas that can help improve your mind and body during your working day. These can be applied whether you work from home, shared office environment or …
New Year- New Job
The New Year can be a time of change and to look for new opportunities. If you are thinking that it is time for a new job here are a few tips to help you in your search. Your CV Prepare your CV, make sure it is up to date and relevant to the type …
How to turn down a Job Offer the Right Way
It can be awkward, uncomfortable and scary to turn down a job offer, but it is important to be courteous and considerate to someone who has offered you a position. Not only does ignoring a job offer waste the employers time, but it also could potentially close doors for yourself in the future. If you …
Why use Temporary Staff?
Have you ever considered the benefits of using temporary staff? A temporary member of staff is employed on a non-permanent basis. These individuals are employed for a limited period and cannot be employed for more than two years. Temporary staff are crucial to the success of many companies. We have comprised a list of a …
Unusual Jobs | Earl Street Employment Consultants
There are certainly some unusual jobs in the world! Here’s just a few… Professional Sleeper A Finnish hotel hired a ‘professional sleeper’ to test each of it’s rooms in their hotel, it gives a new meaning to ‘sleeping on the job’!! Also, Nasa has advertised this position to test the effects that lying down for …