That mix of excitement and nerves when starting a new job is something most of us know well. While one in three UK employees leave within their first 90 days, those who stay and thrive often follow a simple plan. In this post, we have given a breakdown of what to focus on each week [Read more…]
Fifteen minutes. According to research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, that’s all it takes to start building valuable career skills. Their findings suggested that these short, focused learning sessions can increase knowledge retention by up to 80%. Welcome to micro-learning – where quarter-hour chunks of time become powerful tools for professional growth. [Read more…]
Here’s a worrying number: 91% of UK adults felt ‘very stressed’ last year. Even more concerning? Only 45% of employers have plans to help their staff avoid burnout. While companies catch up, there are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself and keep your career on track. Spot the Signs Before They [Read more…]
Ever caught yourself overthinking a colleague’s “Okay” response to your carefully crafted message? In today’s hybrid workplace, where many professionals spend the majority of their day communicating through screens and devices, understanding the subtle cues of digital body language has become as crucial as mastering traditional face-to-face interactions. The New Rules of Digital Expression [Read more…]
If you’re juggling multiple responsibilities at work, you’re not alone. Sometimes, it can feel like we’re managing 20 different tasks or projects simultaneously, with emails, calls and other distractions interrupting focus every few minutes. But here’s the good news: getting on top of your workload isn’t about working harder – it’s about working smarter. Let’s [Read more…]
Remember that project where everything just clicked? When complex problems seemed to solve themselves, and your focus was unshakeable? That’s your brain operating at peak performance – and just like athletic training, you can enhance your cognitive fitness deliberately and systematically. Cognitive (brain function and mental processes) performance can make a real difference to your [Read more…]
Building a professional reputation in today’s hybrid workplace takes more than just a polished LinkedIn profile and occasional networking events. Research shows that nearly 40% of people secure job opportunities through networking, but success means mastering both online presence and face-to-face connections. Whether you’re establishing yourself in a new field or advancing in your current [Read more…]
January sees more people start new jobs than any other month of the year. If you’re among those making a fresh start this new year, you might be splitting your time between a home office and company HQ, or joining a fully remote team across different time zones. Either way, whether you’re splitting your week [Read more…]
Want to make a real difference to sustainability at work but not sure where to start? Recent research shows that while almost two-thirds of people prefer to work for companies with strong environmental policies, workplaces were not doing enough to tackle climate change. But here’s the encouraging news – employees at all levels are successfully [Read more…]
Looking for a career change in 2025? You’re not alone. New research shows that more than one in three UK workers (37%) are thinking about switching careers this year – up from 29% in 2023. Young professionals are leading this trend, with nearly half of workers aged 25-34 ready to explore new paths, according to [Read more…]