Insights & Advice

Effective note-taking is a key skill for any professional. Here’s how to get it nailed: Mind maps, lists, doodles, shorthand. Whatever method you use, it’s important to perfect the skill of effective note taking at an early stage in your career. Whatever your profession, sooner or later you’ll be required to note down information. Maybe…

If you’re feeling uninspired by the daily grind, it may be time to consider a fresh challenge. Here are seven clues that you’re going stale. By Tim Gibson Few people can claim that every day of their working life is completely satisfactory. We all have occasional falling-outs with colleagues or managers, or feel uninspired by…

Mental health problems in the workplace are more common than you think, anxiety and depression being the most common. Most of us will suffer from a mental health issue at some point or another. One in six employees suffers from anxiety, depression and unmanageable stress each year. What is mental health? “Mental health is a…

The British Chocolate Industry has experienced significant change. The globalisation that saw historic British firms acquired by multinational corporations, and the consequent move of production to lower cost bases in Eastern Europe. When small is beautiful As all this consolidation was taking place, consumer tastes shifted toward premium, ethical, and artisan chocolate. Concerns over sustainability,…

Public speaking is an important skill in the world of work. Here are five things you can do to become better at it Whatever your occupation, sooner or later you’ll be asked to speak in public. It’s a crucial skill to have, but not something that comes naturally to everyone. To help build your confidence,…

If you’re looking for work, it pays to use your time wisely. Here’s how Question: What’s the smart thing to do while searching for work? Answer: Use the time constructively to look after yourself and improve your employability. That’s the view of the experts at Just Recruitment, who have an enviable track record of placing…

If you’re reading this, you’re probably vulnerable to distraction. Turns out you’re not alone We’ve all been there. It’s 8 o’clock on a Sunday evening. You’ve spent all day fighting off the impending doom of Monday. Your head may still be a bit foggy from Saturday evening’s excesses. Now, as the weekend draws to an…

It’s the time of year when professional dissatisfaction can take hold. But Chloe Brown says it’s important to count your blessings When I was a teenager, my Mum bought me a fridge magnet. On it was written a simple slogan: “The road to success is always under construction.” That phrase pretty much summed up my life. I…