Have you ever wondered what really sets great communicators apart in the workplace? It might be easier than you think to sharpen your own skills. While technical qualifications are important, employers are increasingly looking for personal qualities—known as “soft skills”—that help teams work effectively together. Improving your communication skills can make a big difference in [Read more…]
Having good friends at work doesn’t just make your daily tasks more pleasant – there’s evidence that it makes us better workers, too. But if you’ve just scored a great new remote job and happily waved goodbye to the commute, does that mean the end of having office buddies? Not necessarily. We’ve tracked down some [Read more…]
As the UK looks to expand its business with countries around the world, language skills have never been more important. However, research suggests that 70% of British companies lack foreign language skills for the countries they do business with, and 77% of UK adults cannot speak another language well enough to hold a simple conversation. [Read more…]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we work. In the previous article, we looked at how AI might affect different jobs and industries. While there are many views on how big this impact will be, most experts agree that AI will play a significant role in the future of work. But what can you [Read more…]
This article is part of an Alumni series exploring key lessons from classic books—timeless works that continue to offer valuable insights. Whether you’re revisiting a familiar favourite or discovering these ideas for the first time, we’ll uncover practical wisdom that remains relevant today. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg was published in 2012 and [Read more…]
