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How to be a great boss for remote employees

Remote working is here to stay, whether it’s full-time WFH or a hybrid mix of office days and days at home. It means that being a good manager increasingly requires you to work with some of your employees at a distance. Since the pandemic began, you’ve probably come across some of the challenges: a lack [Read more…]

The golden rules of LinkedIn etiquette

First impressions are vital on LinkedIn. You just have to think about how long people spend looking at a profile. Different reports suggest this can be anything from 10 seconds to a minute. Either way, you don’t have much time to impress them. Luckily, our golden rules of LinkedIn etiquette can help you do just [Read more…]

Tips for older students on returning to education

Don’t be put off by titles – the following tips may just change your perceptions of what being a mature student really means.   Do you feel like you’re stuck in a career rut and want to get some new professional qualifications to improve your prospects? Or perhaps you want to take your education to [Read more…]

Our favourite podcasts for career motivation

It’s no wonder podcasts have taken off as a way to get advice and inspiration in your career. After all, they’re easy to fit into your busy life.   Listen on your commute, in the car or on the train. Get some chores done while you catch up on the latest ideas. It’s the perfect [Read more…]

Five tips to make a great start at your new remote job

Thousands of people in the pandemic have started new jobs without ever meeting their colleagues face to face or stepping inside the office. As companies increasingly reconsider their working practices, you could be next.   Remote working can offer some exciting new opportunities. But chances are your new company doesn’t have an on-boarding process that’s [Read more…]