Is your company suffering high rates of employee turnover, or an exceeding amount of employee sick days? The likelihood is, you haven’t quite managed to master the work-life balance of your employees. Worryingly, this issue is more common in the workplace than you might think… The latest data from CV-Library shows that 97.9% of Brits believing that work-life balance is important. However, despite this, over a third (37.3%) of the nation’s professionals admitted to not having a good work-life balance themselves. CV-Library’s data explored how 1,200 workers in various cities across the UK felt about their work-life balance and how…
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As the head of an established company, don’t ever make the mistake of thinking that closing sales is all about numbers. On the contrary, it’s about people in particular. In this regard, taking your focus off the customer is risky and can turn out to be quite foolish on your part. The aspect is sales is not always a smooth ride through and through, but there is also the fact that with a bit of effort, one can ensure that the entire process of sales is streamlined, making you appear a lot more organised, focused and present for your client.…
Do you regularly communicate with clients, business partners or staff using video calls? In many ways it is the next best thing to having a face-to-face conversation or meeting – provided the quality of the call is good. If you find that the quality of your business video calls leave a lot to be desired or are inconsistent, there are a few ways that you can improve them: Check the quality of your internet connection A better internet connection is vital if you want better quality video calls. For the best quality you may even want to plug in directly…
We often measure career growth by how far we have made it up the corporate ladder, however aiming for management isn’t the only way you can progress. When it comes to building a satisfying career, becoming a manager and taking on the responsibilities of a management role isn’t for everyone. In some instances, being manager could actually take you away from some of the aspects of your job that you actually enjoy them most. If management isn’t a path that appeals to you, there are still plenty of ways for your career to progress and move to the next level.…
The world of e-commerce platforms is filled with choices galore, which can make choosing the right platform for your needs a very challenging task. Most platforms offer the basic technology that you need to get your e-commerce venture up and running but some platforms are easier to use than others. In this article, we will take a closer look at the factors that make one e-commerce platform stand out from another. Must have features: There are a few features that every e-commerce platform should have in order to give its users the edge that they will need in the digital…
Whether you’re the owner of a small business or the manager of a corporately owned office, it can be easy to quickly sweep past the step of designing an efficient workplace. How hard could it be, right? Put a desk over here and a chair over there, throw in a break room and you’re done. In actuality, there’s a fine art to workplace design and there are many reasons to devote time and effort towards re-arranging or even renovating your office. Countless studies have proven that office design does in fact have a measurable impact on productivity, and you shouldn’t…
“Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say.” – Andy Stanley Listening is an extremely valuable skill for business leaders and managers. However, when it comes to listening to honest feedback from your employees, you’ll also require humility. We naturally dislike it when someone disagrees with us or questions our ideas, but the best leaders know that they are not always right, and they take the time to listen to the opinions of others. Have you ever shared a different view on an idea or new company policy and seen your boss’s disposition…
The 8-hour workday is an outdated and ineffective approach to work. If you want to be as productive as possible, you need to let go of this relic and find a new approach. The 8-hour workday was created during the industrial revolution as an effort to cut down on the number of hours of manual labor that workers were forced to endure on the factory floor. This breakthrough was a more humane approach to work two hundred years ago, yet it possesses little relevance for us today. Like our ancestors, we’re expected to put in 8-hour days, working in long,…
Your CV is your first impression to recruiters so it needs to be strong, attract recruiters’ attention, and entice them to further your application through the hiring process. With recruiters reviewing hundreds of CVs, you need to stand out from the competition, if you want to land your dream career, and there are certain things you should be avoiding. Before producing your next CV, make sure you’re side-stepping these CV errors. Big chunks of text Your CV should facilitate ease of reading, enabling recruiters to simply navigate your applicable experience, showcasing your suitability for the sector you’re pursuing. Large blocks…
When you are invited to an interview, you have an excellent opportunity to sell yourself and land your dream role. Getting your job interview right is key. It goes without saying that preparing well for your interview is crucial if you want to impress. You should find out a much as you can about your prospective employer and the role they are offering. While no two interviews are the same, you’re almost always going to have an opportunity to ask your own questions of the interviewer. Every interview should be two-sided, so don’t be afraid to take some control and…
If you’re motivated by success you will naturally work hard and consistently push yourself to achieve more. However, while working hard is commendable it’s important that you don’t burn yourself out. Instead of focusing on working harder, we should be focusing on working smarter. That means using our focus and prioritising our workload to maximise our success. You won’t need to work longer hours if you’re able to assess what you are currently doing and adapt your routine to be a smarter one. Take a look at our tips below to see how you can achieve more. 1. Keep in…
Hunting for a new job can be one of the most stressful things in life. A job search often requires that one recruits the help of an employment agency in order to get a better chance of filling a vacancy they will not later regret. The same applies to companies. They often entrust staffing firms to help them fill open positions with the best candidates possible. Job seekers have specific benefits they can get from working with a staffing firm. Apart from the obvious perk of giving you access to vacancies that have not been posted on job boards for…
Brilliant people such as Albert Einstein, Bill Gates and Thomas Edison changed the world, but did you know that they also share a number of strikingly similar habits? While you may not have a sky-high IQ and you wouldn’t describe yourself as a genius, you can develop the same habits that helped many great inventors, scientists and musicians on their road to success. You can be brilliant too! Discover the habits that help smart people be brilliant How to be brilliant If you’re wanting to achieve more and better yourself, developing these 5 habits will help you to be more…
A loyal employee who is committed to the success of your business is an extremely valuable asset, but how do you win employee loyalty? The key to employee loyalty is relatively simple. If they have a good relationship with their manager, they are far more likely to stay motivated and committed. No wonder the common saying goes that employees don’t leave companies, they leave managers. If your employees aren’t engaged and loyal they could be costing your business a lot of money whether that be because of lost productivity, negative publicity due to poor customer service or negligence. We know…
Have you got a job interview coming up? If so, the chances are you’ll be asked a few behavioural interview questions that aim to reveal more about your skills, abilities and personality. These types of job interview questions are relatively straightforward to answer if you are well-prepared… What are behavioural interview questions? Behavioural interview questions focus on how you have handled work challenges and situations previously. The idea is that the way you have handled a situation in the past gives your potential future employer an indication of how you will behave at their company in real life. What are…
Are you asking yourself the tough question, what should I do with my life? Deciding what your passions are and what you want to do with your life and career is a choice that we all have to make. If you don’t know where to begin, we’ve got some pointers. 1. Talk to other people You can learn a lot by simply listening to others. What are their motivations, goals and ambitions? Are they on the kind of path that you would like to be on and if so, how did they get there? You can speak to anyone about…
Successful entrepreneurs like Bill Gates read 50 books a year on average. How much do you read? While it’s not necessarily about reading more books than the next guy, there is something to reading that is fundamental to your growth as a working professional. For one, reading is known to decrease stress. It also mentally sharpens you and teaches you things you wouldn’t have learned otherwise. But that doesn’t mean that every book under the sun is fair game; to grow in your career, you ideally should be reading material that is relevant to your industry and the greater professional…
We all want to be happy and positive people, but some days are more difficult than others and being positive is easier said than done. We put pressure on ourselves and allow self-doubts, negativity and anxiety to creep in. Sometimes circumstances can get us down, sometimes it’s other negative people and sometimes we can be our own biggest critic. Whatever it is that gets you down, it is always beneficial to take a step back, reflect and refocus on your goals. If you’re in need of some inspiration, we have ten positive quotes that will help you to cast your…
Every society is made of stereotypes concerning different areas of life. Therefore, it shouldn’t be surprising when you come across a number of them during your career. As a matter of fact, as a job-seeker or working class person, it’s important that you are aware of some of these stereotypes. Some of them have become so ingrained in everyday topics that they can easily pass as the unspoken truth. And sadly some people tend to believe them. However, if you want to climb higher on your career ladder, then you should be ready to break some of these stereotypes along…
Making a first CV is a challenge that all school leavers must face. For first-timers, it’s easy to make common mistakes and downright awkward errors that will land your CV in the shred pile. However, with the internet and therefore plenty of valuable CV tips and advice available to you, you should have no problems creating an awesome first CV that will win you job interview invitations! So, let’s get started with making your CV (curriculum vitae) for your first ever job… 1. Start with a clear format There are a few ways that you can format your CV depending…