Want to make an impact on the education and careers of our current or future students? Providing a testimonial is one of the quickest and easiest ways to do just that. Think about what you wish someone had told you when you were at Lincoln College. What pearls of wisdom would have pushed you [Read more…]
The average Briton spends nearly 2 hours commuting to and from work every day. What’s more, a study has shown that the longer a person’s journey is to work, the lower their job satisfaction. The research by the University of the West of England found that “a 20 minute increase in commute time is [Read more…]
The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the latest article in a series where we [Read more…]
Today’s job market is highly competitive for recent graduates. What’s more, it seems like even the most junior positions are demanding years of experience from their candidates. As a result, internships are increasingly becoming the norm for those trying to get their foot in the door of a new industry. The latest market research from Highfliers.co.uk shows [Read more…]
Being able to write persuasively is one powerful skill to have. Whether you’re writing an essay, a proposal, an article, a review, an advert, or even a letter to your MP, being able to convince your audience to side with your point of view is essential to success. Here we explain some of the [Read more…]
Not all career advice is good career advice. In a constantly evolving workplace, some of the career advice you have heard in the past has become a little old fashioned. Here we show you how these rules are adapting to a more modern working environment. Keep your work and home life separate Before: [Read more…]
Are you a small business owner? In today’s fast-paced world, technology is essential to help small business owners stay ahead. These free apps can help you with everything from finance to travel plans. Wave – financial software Wave seamlessly handles invoices, payments, taxes, pay roll and more for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The [Read more…]
There are several factors that could be causing low motivation in your workplace and these factors can have detrimental effects on both the employees and the business. Here we explore possible reasons for low motivation amongst your employees and what you can do to solve it. If you’re unsure whether your employees are lacking [Read more…]
In the modern world, screens surround us. Our smartphones, tablets, laptops and televisions make our lives easier by providing infinite possible functions – work, entertainment, shopping, socialising, organisation, direction finding, learning, fitness tracking, news… However, evidence shows that all of that screen time is affecting our health. 1. Brain function – too much [Read more…]
Some of the world’s most successful people get up early. Richard Branson reportedly gets up at 5.45, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner wakes up at 5.30am, Apple CEO Tim Cook gets up at 3.45am, Oprah gets up at 6am and Elon Musk rises at 7am, to name just a few. 50% of self-made millionaires and [Read more…]