What I have learned during the COVID-19 Lockdown

I learned my son was a whizz at putting together Ikea office furniture whilst I did a home office refurb. I learned how annoying it was watching celebrities telling us we are all in this together from their mansions, not having to worry about money, when so many...

Isolation and Keeping Mentally Healthy

It’s a really strange time we are living in right now, many would call it scary. I recently read that 50% of the earth’s population is in quarantine due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Human beings are social creatures, we do need to socialise, even Introverts need some...

What Makes a Good Leader?

There are essentially five characteristics I believe that is imperative if you hope to make the company a success and be a great leader. These things don’t represent all facets of leadership, but they do form the foundation on which leadership is built and are an...

Working From Home

The current COVID-19 pandemic has forced the hand of many employers to roll out “Working From Home” arrangements which have been resisted by many for so long. Other forward-thinking employers have been taking up these practices for some time now, being able to offer...

The Benefits of Using an Agency

The Benefits of using an Agency   Generally, the agency has a relationship with the right contact within the company requiring a new employee, they also have a relationship with the quality candidate and an understanding of what they are looking for. It is the...

The Six Things That Drives Recruiters Away From You

Finding a job is very similar to dating some things are attractive, and some things are turnoffs. Job searching is very much like dating: each party sizes the other one up for a good fit.  You are checking out the employer to see if they have what it takes to make you...