Does the thought of work stress you out? Do you feel depressed or overwhelmed while you’re there? Do you have a hard time disconnecting yourself from your job when at home? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, you may be working in a toxic work environment: Image credit: Resume.ioRead More
When women in business finally shatter the glass ceiling, they are swiftly introduced to the glass cliff. This phenomenon describes how high-performing women promoted during times of company turmoil, when risk of failure is the greatest. Women are then more likely to be challenged by male investors, given less time to turn things around than...Read More
Finding that perfect job can be frustrating. There are many questions to consider when deciding which positions to apply for. Is this job real or a scam? Am I 100 per cent “qualified”? Why has this position has been vacant for so long? So, let’s find out whether you should apply for that job. Image...Read More
Have you ever wondered how many vacation days people from other countries get each year? Or how long new mothers can take off work for maternity leave in different cultures? Research shows that taking vacation time can help keep your productivity levels high whilst improving your mental health and wellbeing. Yet many countries don’t create...Read More
Asking for a raise can be a nerve-wracking experience, so much so, that some people wait for months or even years before asking for a raise they deserve. But asking for a raise is a very normal part of having a job, and if you avoid doing it out of discomfort, you’re potentially giving up a...Read More
The overwhelming feeling of crippling self-doubt and dread known as Imposter Syndrome has impacted a whopping 62 per cent of people at work, according to a report by Access Commercial Finance. The survey of over 3,000 adults in the UK shows over two-thirds of women (66 per cent) have suffered from imposter syndrome compared to...Read More
Almost three-quarters (72 per cent) of UK industries still employ more men than women. Shipping, wholesale, and fuel manufacturing are the leading UK industries for closing the gender diversity gap over the last two decades, new research from business print providers instantprint has revealed. To mark International Women’s Day 2019, instantprint has explored labour market...Read More
December’s here! For some people this means parading tacky Christmas jumpers around the office, followed by festive drinks with colleagues. But for introverts, this time of year brings an onslaught of awkward work Christmas parties that they’d rather avoid. This step-by-step introvert’s guide to office social events covers what to do before, during and after...Read More
