When you work in a fast-paced support role, it’s easy to move from one task to the next without pausing to reflect on what you’ve achieved. Business Support professionals are often the ones holding everything together behind the scenes, yet their successes are rarely shouted about. You solve problems quietly, anticipate needs before they arise [...]
In today’s high-paced working environments, it is crucial to handle pressure whilst managing your own stress. Understanding the difference between the two is crucial to managing both effectively. Pressure is external, often seen in the demands or expectations placed on you by work, deadlines, or life events. Stress, on the other hand, is your internal [...]
We’ve all heard the sayings, “It’s lonely at the top” and “heavy is the head that wears the crown”, but what about the person behind the crown? The one making sure that the crown – in this case the CEO, or other senior leader – is the best that they can be? The ones who [...]
Most days, you’re one of the first people in the office and one of the last ones to leave. No day is ever the same, most days you’re juggling many plates at one time, like an octopus and sometimes you may feel like you need eyes in the back of your head. Trying to be [...]
As a small business owner in the UK, private healthcare is a desirable benefit I have considered for many years. In my years spent recruiting and meeting clients, I would often wonder if we could ever compete with large corporates who seemed to offer healthcare as standard. In terms of whether healthcare should be a [...]
Is it ok to be ‘your true self’ in the workplace? […]
Health benefits are now amongst the most sought-after benefits in the UK – consistently coming in somewhere just behind flexible working and a pension. […]
Our top tips to building a sense of ‘belonging’ in the workplace. […]
Showing appreciation to your staff is crucial to ensure that they feel respected and valued. In this article, we’ll explore why appreciating your employees is so important and how to create a culture that emphasises recognition and gratitude. […]
Employee engagement is arguably one of the most important contributing factors to a thriving workplace. Engaged employees are not only happier but also more committed and productive. We’ll be looking at identifying some of the tools employers can implement and/or strengthen to keep quality employees engaged. […]
