A generation ago, most organisations employed a workforce that was representative of their geography. Today, the world is much smaller – we live in a global economy that is supported by ever-evolving technology which means a multicultural workforce is more common than not. Thankfully. Diversity in the workplace can be explored from several perspectives. Some
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How to get the most from your recruitment agency
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With a record number of new recruitment businesses registered in 2016 – and this trend set to continue in 2017 – it’s crucial that agencies stand out against the crowd in this competitive marketplace by providing an outstanding service to clients. We need to be working not just for the employer, but also for the
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Top ten ways to handle a workplace conflict
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Conflicts can be inevitable in office environments, so when a heated argument does break out it’s important to resolve it as quickly as possible. That’s why the office experts at Londonoffices.com have compiled 10 simple steps that will help to diffuse and solve any office grievances. Among the best ways that an employee can handle
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How strict should your workplace be?
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Today’s working world is full of distractions. With smartphones going off every other second, and more and more offices introducing quirky perks such as games rooms and beer fridges, some individuals are forgetting the real reason for going to work, which is to, well…work! What’s more, the younger generation entering the workplace are coming forward
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Gen Z hold key to commercial success, say leading business figures
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Employers are enthusiastic about the impact Generation Z, those aged 16-21, will have on the success of their businesses, with two thirds of CEOs believing they’ll have a positive impact on their growth, a new study reports. The research, carried out by Pareto Law on employers and ‘Gen Z’ themselves reveals that, while the latter
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How freelancers can add value to your business
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The gig economy is here to stay. Whether delivering a pizza, a passenger, a press release or an IT project all these people are part of the growing gig economy and the traditional workplace is becoming a thing of the past. There has been much conjecture and debate around what constitutes a freelancer and over
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Let’s spend less time talking and more time thinking
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Collaboration. Countless articles are written about it and by many it’s seen as the lifeblood of the modern workplace. But if everyone is busy collaborating, what happens to the other type of work we’re all required to do; the work that requires time, focus and uninterrupted concentration? ‘I don’t believe anything really revolutionary has ever
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Internal communication as a way of maintaining quality service
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The notion of internal communications may be quite alien to some small business owners. For those operating with only a few employees, many business owners may question the value of internal communications, outside of making sure their employees’ contractual obligations are met. However, ensuring your employees are kept fully informed of the direction, strategy and
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How to recruit the best talent for your business
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Recruitment can be hard to get right. For your business to reach its potential, it needs the right employees, with the right skills, and the right values. But how do you make sure you’re offering the job to ‘the one’? Having a solid recruit and selection process in place is all you need. To help
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Building a positive workplace culture
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Every working environment is different. Whether you’re on your feet all day or sat in a chair tapping away at a keyboard, there are certain qualities that make somewhere a great place to work. These qualities are often different depending on who you are speaking to; it might be the flexibility of remote working, or
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