Great managers are like gold dust. A study by the research and consultancy company Gallup found that only about one in ten workers have the right qualities – and 82% of the time, companies promote the wrong person. But Gallup also found that another one in five people have managerial talents and could become [Read more…]
Are you a business owner? Or do you work for a company that could take on a work experience student? The benefits of work experience for students may be clear, but how can your business benefit from participating in a work experience programme? Find out here what it can do for your productivity, staff training [Read more…]
Being able to write persuasively is a powerful skill to master. Whether you’re writing an essay, a proposal, an article, a review, an advert, or even a letter to your MP, convincing your audience to side with your point of view is essential to success. Here we outline some of the most effective ways [Read more…]
Passive income has become a huge buzzword in personal finance, with influencers and internet marketers eager to sell their idea of how you can make easy money. But what is it really? The idea behind passive income is an irresistible one – build your earnings without putting in ongoing labour. Traditionally, that’s meant things [Read more…]
According to several studies, the question you should be answering if you want to impress at your next interview is: What is your intrinsic motivation for applying for this job? But what does this mean exactly? There are two types of motivation you can talk about when applying for a job: Your extrinsic motivation [Read more…]
Landing pages are big business. Essentially, a landing page is where a visitor first ‘lands’ when they click on a link to your website from another location. The purpose of a landing page is to swiftly capitalise on the interest that has been generated and turn the visitor into a customer as soon as possible. [Read more…]
Everyone accepts that our bodies stay healthier if we give them a good workout on a regular basis. The idea that the same might be true of our brains is a little more controversial, but it’s growing in popularity. Scientists have been learning more and more about how our brains can adapt and change [Read more…]
Different productivity techniques work for different people. Here are some of the most effective ways to tick things off your to-do list and find some time in your busy schedule – which one works best for you? Use an app Using technology correctly can help you organise your busy schedule, both at work and [Read more…]
Phishing is an online attack with the goal of tricking people into giving up their personal information, usually via deceptive emails and websites. The most common ways in which hackers try to do this are: Encouraging the victim to click on a link or download an attachment containing malicious software that can infect your [Read more…]
Admittedly, working for a startup may not be suitable for everyone. The downsides can be long hours, uncertain job security and the risk of failure. But for the right person, helping to create a business from scratch can be the most fulfilling career experience – and in the right circumstances, it can be lucrative, too. [Read more…]