How to get ahead in the race for ‘the big job’
Q: The big job – and I mean ‘the big job’ – has come up in my company. About six people are now chomping at the bit. I’m one of those chompers. It will be advertised externally too, and some good candidates will come around sniffing. How can I gain an edge? I’d love […]
How to take some of the pain out of working from home
Q: I started a new job nine months ago. Since then, I’ve met only about five of my colleagues face to face, and just for brief periods. We’ve all been working from home, and I feel quite isolated. We do all the usual bonding stuff such as online cookery and cocktail-making events but they’re not […]
VIDEO: What are competency-based job interviews?
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VIDEO: How to get into the right mindset before a job interview
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Have I even a remote chance of working from home long-term?
Q: I’m hearing a lot about remote work this weather. The idea of working from home really suits me but I can’t get my head around the fact that companies might actually offer this on an ongoing basis. Are we not all going to be shunted back into offices again once the vaccine programme has […]
Communication: is anybody listening?
Q: I manage a small company and am trying very hard to engage with my employees. After months at home, I don’t seem to get through to them and often ask myself is anybody listening? Employee fatigue is not helping. I would welcome any help (BC, email). A: Fatigue and shorter attention span are some […]
The right to disconnect
Q: The government recently launched a national remote work strategy, Making Remote Work. One of the things that stood out for me was the ‘right to disconnect’. I believe most of us are struggling to do that. Some employers are not helping by demanding and expecting us to be ‘on’ all the time. This mentality, […]
Career tips from around the world
Q: I will be looking for a new job during 2021. I am not sure how much the market has changed over the last few months. I need to find some inspiration and tips and would welcome any help. (BC, email). A: I believe the jobs’ market and the world have changed a bit. However, […]
How to survive as the remote work coordinator
Q: My company has moved to a permanent remote model for most employees. Some are happy, others not so much. I have been appointed remote work coordinator. This is a new role, and nobody really knows what is supposed to look like. I have to support the employees but where do I start? (BC, email). […]
Thinking about joining the gig economy?
Q: I am a professional considering a change. I’ve been employed most of my career and I have done quite well. I would like to have a bit more control and freedom over what I do. So, I am exploring the option of working freelance or as part of the gig economy. It does scare […]