In the string of “quiet” employment trends (check out our blog post on What to do Before Quiet Quitting), next up is “quiet firing”. Quiet firing describes the strategy of forcing an employee out of an organisation by employing a variety of methods to encourage them to voluntarily leave a position. Employers may use these tactics to avoid the administrative, financial or legal trouble of firing someone. So how do you know if this is...
What is quiet quitting and what can you do before opting out at work?...
Digital Marketing Assistant, Ellie, has been with us for a whole year! We caught up with her to find out how her first year has been...
Are you feeling drained every week when Monday morning rolls around? Do you still feel exhausted despite a weekend of catching up on sleep? It could be that you are not entirely resting. Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith lists seven types of rest needed for you to feel fully energised. Want to beat exhaustion and burnout? Keep reading...
If you are used to completing job applications via online forms, you may be surprised to learn that sending job applications via email is still quite common. When hiring managers are being snowed under with applications each day, however, it is essential that you stand out when making a speculative application. Here are our top tips on how to make sure your job application email receives a positive response...
Good leadership hinges on your ability to motivate and support members of your team. If you’re starting a new leadership position, it’s important to make a good impression with employees to begin your role as a leader as effectively as possible. It’s said that it only takes seven seconds to form an impression of somebody. When the stakes are high for you to get your team on side, how do you form the best first...
Key Performance Indicators measure the performance of a business, department or individual against objectives. They enable you to monitor how your goals are being met and allow you to re-evaluate your objectives moving forward. KPIs are important because they encourage you to focus on your most important business goals and measurably work towards them. So how do you design effective KPIs?...
The interview process is not only a chance for the company to evaluate you and your experience but an opportunity for you to investigate whether you want to work for the company. You will likely ask about, training and support; progression opportunities and management style, but how do you examine how inclusive a company is? Here are six questions to ask your interviewer(s) to evaluate how inclusive an organisation is. Why not ask one or...
So you’ve read through all of the applications and narrowed your choice down to a handful of candidates. What you need now are interview questions that dig deeper into what you need to know in order to select the best fit for your organisation. Here are the best questions to ask at interview and the answers you’re looking for...
Half of candidates that resign receive a counter-offer from their employer. What should you do if this happens to you?...