A career mentor is generally an experienced and knowledgeable individual who provides guidance, support, and advice to someone (the mentee) looking to develop their professional skills and advance in their career. This relationship typically involves the mentor sharing their expertise, insights, and experiences to help the mentee overcome challenges, set career goals, and make informed [Read more…]
Almost all of us find ourselves getting distracted or putting things off from time to time, but for around one in five people, it’s a chronic problem. Psychologists believe that we’re not born procrastinators, but it’s a habit that grows over time. Why do we procrastinate? Procrastination happens when we delay doing things we [Read more…]
They can seem like a chore for bosses and employees, but if you want to climb the career ladder, it’s vital to take appraisals seriously. For your employer, they’re an opportunity to communicate their priorities and set targets. And for you, they’re a chance to talk about what you need to develop in your career [Read more…]
One of the foundations of a successful business is the ability to attract and retain talent. Human Resources (sometimes referred to as Personnel) plays a vital role in this. HR covers everything from recruitment and training to employee wellbeing and even conflict resolution in the workplace. HR professionals also play a crucial role in fostering [Read more…]
If time is money, how much of it are we spending in work meetings that never seem to go anywhere? A lot, if the Harvard Business Review is to be believed: its writers studied one large company and found that 300,000 hours a year went into supporting its executive committee’s meetings. So, getting meetings under [Read more…]